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Episode 400
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Episode 400 was broadcast on 2 April 1986, and was the third quarter-final of Championship of Champions II.
Julian Hough played Laurie Silver, with Laurie Silver winning 57 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Round 8 of this game is the first recorded instance of a numbers game in which it was impossible to score any points.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Julian Hough | Score | Laurie Silver | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IAEGDRTAN | TRAGEDIAN | 18 – 18 | TRAGEDIAN | 18 | |
2 | WFHIEODGN | HEWING | 18 – 25 | WIDGEON | WENDIGO*, WHINGED* | 25 |
3 | IOBSIHCET | BOTHIES | 25 – 32 | BITCHES | BIOETHICS* | 43 |
4 | 100 50 8 8 6 1 → 106 | 106
100 + 6 |
35 – 42 | 106
(8 ÷ 8 + 1) × 50 + 6 |
|
53 |
5 | GYTDOAAVS | GOATS | 40 – 47 | GOATS | STODGY, TODAYS* | 59 |
6 | ITYREOMWL | moeity ☓ | 40 – 53 | TROWEL | MOTLIER* | 66 |
7 | XGTIARJIW | WAIT | 44 – 57 | WRIT | TRAGI* | 71 |
8 | 1 2 6 4 1 4 → 541 | — | 44 – 57 | 384 |
CV: 384 Best: 384 = 4 × 2 × 6 × (1 + 1) × 4 |
71 |
9 | RRGLNSTEA | STRANGLER
(1 second) |
54 – 57 | 81 |