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'''Episode 28''' was broadcast on 5 April 1983, as part of [[Series 2]]. | '''Episode 28''' was broadcast on 5 April 1983, as part of [[Series 2]]. | ||
| − | [[Hugh Fraser]] played [[Jane McLeman]], with Hugh Fraser winning {{score|42|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the lexicographer was [[Joyce Hawkins]], and the arithmetician was [[Carol Vorderman]]. | + | [[Hugh Fraser]] played [[Jane McLeman]], with Hugh Fraser winning {{score|42|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the [[lexicographer]] was [[Joyce Hawkins]], and the [[arithmetician]] was [[Carol Vorderman]]. |
| − | Of the 38 preliminary matches in Series 2, this is the only one in which neither contestant went on to enter the series finals. | + | Of the 38 preliminary matches in Series 2, this is the only one in which neither [[contestant]] went on to enter the series finals. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Hugh Fraser|Jane McLeman}} | {{Rounds-start|Hugh Fraser|Jane McLeman}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NULGITUEN|UNGUENT |TUNING |ELUTING* | 7|0 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1|NULGITUEN|UNGUENT |TUNING |ELUTING* | 7|0 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |FRITERCEM|cement {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2|FRITERCEM|cement {{x}}|FIERCER |FERRITE*, RECITER*, TRIREME*| 7|7 | 14}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |KANPOERYU|POKER |PRANK |YOUNKER* | 12|12 | 21}} | + | {{R-letters |3|KANPOERYU|POKER |PRANK |YOUNKER* | 12|12 | 21}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|1|6|10|9|2| 566 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 50|1|6|10|9|2| 566 |
|557 | |557 | ||
|566|sol2=(9 + 2) × 50 + 10 + 6 | |566|sol2=(9 + 2) × 50 + 10 + 6 | ||
|12|22|31}} | |12|22|31}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DGATEPENI|PAINTED |PAINTED |NEGATED* | 19|29 | 38}} | + | {{R-letters |5|DGATEPENI|PAINTED |PAINTED |NEGATED* | 19|29 | 38}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |AEHQICGUR|CHARGE |QUICHE |ACQUIRE* | 25|35 | 45}} | + | {{R-letters |6|AEHQICGUR|CHARGE |QUICHE |ACQUIRE* | 25|35 | 45}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |YTAGOMEGO|MAGGOTY |MEATY | + | {{R-letters |7|YTAGOMEGO|MAGGOTY |MEATY | | 32|35 | 52}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|9|8|10|9|1| 687 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 50|9|8|10|9|1| 687 |
|649 {{x}} | |649 {{x}} | ||
|639|sol2=(10 + 1) × 50 + 9 × 9 + 8 | |639|sol2=(10 + 1) × 50 + 9 × 9 + 8 | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|ICGNUPOCY|c1time=7.5|c1sol=OCCUPYING|42|40|72}} | {{R-conundrum|9|ICGNUPOCY|c1time=7.5|c1sol=OCCUPYING|42|40|72}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|4n2phKBcNz8}} |
| + | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0028}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0028}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 2]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 2]] | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 13 November 2023
Episode 28 was broadcast on 5 April 1983, as part of Series 2.
Hugh Fraser played Jane McLeman, with Hugh Fraser winning 42 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, the lexicographer was Joyce Hawkins, and the arithmetician was Carol Vorderman.
Of the 38 preliminary matches in Series 2, this is the only one in which neither contestant went on to enter the series finals.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hugh Fraser | Score | Jane McLeman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NULGITUEN | UNGUENT | 7 – 0 | TUNING | ELUTING* | 7 |
| 2 | FRITERCEM | cement ☓ | 7 – 7 | FIERCER | FERRITE*, RECITER*, TRIREME* | 14 |
| 3 | KANPOERYU | POKER | 12 – 12 | PRANK | YOUNKER* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 1 6 10 9 2 → 566 | 557 | 12 – 22 | 566
(9 + 2) × 50 + 10 + 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | DGATEPENI | PAINTED | 19 – 29 | PAINTED | NEGATED* | 38 |
| 6 | AEHQICGUR | CHARGE | 25 – 35 | QUICHE | ACQUIRE* | 45 |
| 7 | YTAGOMEGO | MAGGOTY | 32 – 35 | MEATY | 52 | |
| 8 | 50 9 8 10 9 1 → 687 | 649 ☓ | 32 – 40 | 639
(10 + 1) × 50 + 9 × 9 + 8 |
CV: 687 = (50 + 9 + 9) × 10 + 8 − 1 |
62 |
| 9 | ICGNUPOCY | OCCUPYING
(7.5 seconds) |
42 – 40 | 72 |
External Links
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- Episodes with round details
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- Episodes in Series 2
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Kenneth Williams as a guest
- Episodes with Joyce Hawkins as lexicographer
