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'''Episode 249''' was broadcast on 27 January 1985, as part of [[Series 6]]. | '''Episode 249''' was broadcast on 27 January 1985, as part of [[Series 6]]. | ||
| − | [[Irene Pollard]] played [[Darryl Francis]], with Darryl Francis winning 41 - 21. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne | + | [[Irene Pollard]] played [[Darryl Francis]], with Darryl Francis winning 41 - 21. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. |
| − | This episode was notable for being the first ever one shown at a weekend. | + | This episode was notable for being the first ever one shown at a weekend. It was shown at the usual time, but on a Sunday. This was to compensate for a missed episode on the previous Wednesday due to live House of Lords coverage. |
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Yvonne | + | [[Category:Episodes with Yvonne Warburton as lexicographer]] |
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 13 January 2011
Episode 249 was broadcast on 27 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Irene Pollard played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 41 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
This episode was notable for being the first ever one shown at a weekend. It was shown at the usual time, but on a Sunday. This was to compensate for a missed episode on the previous Wednesday due to live House of Lords coverage.
