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Episode 181
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Episode 181 was broadcast on 25 June 1984, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 4.
Brian Hudson played Mike Willis, with Brian Hudson winning 40 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Hudson | Score | Mike Willis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTHGUAEFP | AUGHT | 5 – 5 | VAGUE | FAUGH*, PHAGE*, TAUPE* | 5 |
| 2 | OOSARRGNE | ORANGES | 5 – 13 | GROANERS | 13 | |
| 3 | SVAETRSIW | STRIVES | 12 – 13 | waisters ☓ | WAITRESS | 21 |
| 4 | 25 5 7 10 7 6 → 750 | 750
25 × 5 × 6 |
22 – 23 | 750
25 × 5 × 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | EGLGAICAH | HAGGLE | 28 – 29 | HAGGLE | HIGGLE* | 37 |
| 6 | ZOULMNSAE | ZEALOUS | 35 – 29 | unlames ☓ | 44 | |
| 7 | IEGADBDYE | BADGE | 40 – 29 | badged ☓ | ABIDED*, BEADED* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 3 5 8 10 7 → 782 | — | 40 – 29 | 780 ☓ |
CV: 782 = (7 × 5 − 3) × 25 − 10 − 8 |
60 |
| 9 | ROOCUTDNC | 40 – 39 | CONDUCTOR
(10 seconds) |
70 |
