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| − | '''Episode 2796''' was broadcast on 22 June 2000, and was | + | '''Episode 2796''' was broadcast on 22 June 2000, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 42]]. |
| − | [[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Terence O'Farrell]], with Michael Calder winning 55 | + | [[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Terence O'Farrell]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|55|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. |
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| + | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] was illegal as {{word|SCRAPHEAP}} was listed in the dictionary as 2 words. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Michael Calder|Terence O'Farrell}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |NWAONTEVA|OVATE |WANTON |NEWTON*, NOVATE*, NOVENA| 0|6 | 6}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |SDUECXOAY|CAUSED |CAUSED |CAUDEX*, CAUSEY*, CAYUSE*, COAXED, COAXES*, COUDES*, DECAYS*, DECOYS, ESCUDO*, EXODUS*, SAUCED*| 6|12 | 12}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |IEATBRPGO|BOATER |PRATE |BEARPIT, GOATIER*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER*, PROBATE| 12|12 | 19}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|6|10|9|10|3| 397 | ||
| + | |397|sol1=(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 | ||
| + | |397|sol2=(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 | ||
| + | |22|22|29}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |RCIESLMOT|MORTICES |CRIMES |CLOISTER*, CORTILES*, CORMLETS*, COSTLIER| 30|22 | 37}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |BJRNUEQID|INJURED |BURIED | | 37|22 | 44}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |TNAEFKISL|LANKIEST |INFLATES |FLAKIEST* | 45|30 | 52}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|3|1|5|5|9| 626 | ||
| + | |626|sol1=(100 + 5) × (9 − 3) − (5 − 1) | ||
| + | |626|sol2=(9 − 3) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 1 | ||
| + | |55|40|62}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|PAPERCASH|sol=SCRAPHEAP|55|40|72}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2796}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2796}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 42]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 42]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
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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 Damian Eadie as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Damian Eadie as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Joan Bakewell as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Joan Bakewell as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:05, 11 July 2021
Episode 2796 was broadcast on 22 June 2000, and was the second semi-final of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Terence O'Farrell, with Michael Calder winning 55 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SCRAPHEAP was listed in the dictionary as 2 words.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Terence O'Farrell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NWAONTEVA | OVATE | 0 – 6 | WANTON | NEWTON*, NOVATE*, NOVENA | 6 |
| 2 | SDUECXOAY | CAUSED | 6 – 12 | CAUSED | CAUDEX*, CAUSEY*, CAYUSE*, COAXED, COAXES*, COUDES*, DECAYS*, DECOYS, ESCUDO*, EXODUS*, SAUCED* | 12 |
| 3 | IEATBRPGO | BOATER | 12 – 12 | PRATE | BEARPIT, GOATIER*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER*, PROBATE | 19 |
| 4 | 100 6 10 9 10 3 → 397 | 397
(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 |
22 – 22 | 397
(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 |
|
29 |
| 5 | RCIESLMOT | MORTICES | 30 – 22 | CRIMES | CLOISTER*, CORTILES*, CORMLETS*, COSTLIER | 37 |
| 6 | BJRNUEQID | INJURED | 37 – 22 | BURIED | 44 | |
| 7 | TNAEFKISL | LANKIEST | 45 – 30 | INFLATES | FLAKIEST* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 3 1 5 5 9 → 626 | 626
(100 + 5) × (9 − 3) − (5 − 1) |
55 – 40 | 626
(9 − 3) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | PAPERCASH | 55 – 40 | SCRAPHEAP | 72 |
