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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]]. |
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. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Jane McLeman|Hugh Fraser}} | {{Rounds-start|Jane McLeman|Hugh Fraser}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NULGITUEN|TUNING | + | {{R-letters |1 |NULGITUEN|UNGUENT |TUNING |ELUTING* | 7|0 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |FRITERCEM|FIERCER | + | {{R-letters |2 |FRITERCEM|6 |FIERCER |FERRITE*, RECITER*, TRIREME*| 7|7 | 14}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |KANPOERYU| | + | {{R-letters |3 |KANPOERYU|PRANK |POKER |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 |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DGATEPENI|PAINTED |PAINTED |NEGATED* | 29 | + | |12|22|31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |AEHQICGUR| | + | {{R-letters |5 |DGATEPENI|PAINTED |PAINTED |NEGATED* | 19|29 | 38}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |YTAGOMEGO|MEATY | + | {{R-letters |6 |AEHQICGUR|CHARGE |QUICHE |ACQUIRE* | 25|35 | 45}} |
| + | {{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 | ||
|cv=687|solcv=(50 + 9 + 9) × 10 + 8 − 1 | |cv=687|solcv=(50 + 9 + 9) × 10 + 8 − 1 | ||
| − | |40 | + | |32|40|62}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|ICGNUPOCY| | + | {{R-conundrum|9|ICGNUPOCY|c1time=7.5|c1sol=OCCUPYING|42|40|72}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 5 May 2020
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 | Jane McLeman | Score | Hugh Fraser | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NULGITUEN | UNGUENT | 7 – 0 | TUNING | ELUTING* | 7 |
| 2 | FRITERCEM | 6 | 7 – 7 | FIERCER | FERRITE*, RECITER*, TRIREME* | 14 |
| 3 | KANPOERYU | PRANK | 12 – 12 | POKER | 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 |
