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[[Irene Pollard]] played [[Darryl Francis]], with Darryl Francis winning 41 - 21. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]].
 
[[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.
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This episode is believed to be the only one ever broadcast 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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Revision as of 23:48, 20 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 is believed to be the only one ever broadcast on a Sunday. This was to compensate for a missed episode on the previous Wednesday due to live House of Lords coverage.