Episode 28

Episode 28 was broadcast on 5 April 1983, as part of Series 2.

Jane McLeman played Hugh Fraser, with Hugh Fraser winning 42 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams.

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	?	? – ?	?	ELUTING, UNGUENT	7
2	FRITERCEM	?	? – ?	?	FERRITE, FIERCER, RECITER, TRIREME	14
3	KANPOERYU	?	? – ?	?	YOUNKER*	21
4	50 1 6 10 9 2 → 566	?	? – ?	?	Best: 566 = 50 × (9 + 2) + 10 + 6	31
5	DGATEPENI	?	? – ?	?	NEGATED, PAINTED	38
6	AEHQICGUR	?	? – ?	?	ACQUIRE*	45
7	YTAGOMEGO	?	? – ?	?	MAGGOTY*	52
8	50 9 8 10 9 1 → 687	?	? – ?	?	Best: 687 = (50 + 9 + 9) × 10 + 8 − 1	62
9	ICGNUPOCY		40 – 42		OCCUPYING	72