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[[Sheila Mann]] played [[David Myerscough]], with Sheila Mann winning {{score|52|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]]. | [[Sheila Mann]] played [[David Myerscough]], with Sheila Mann winning {{score|52|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]]. | ||
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| + | Round 2, the first recorded instance of a 9 letter word being achievable from the letter selection, was immediately followed by a Round 3 in which the longest possible word was just 4 letters, the lowest on record at the time, and still one of the lowest today. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Sheila Mann|David Myerscough}} | {{Rounds-start|Sheila Mann|David Myerscough}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |PESISEYTA| ? | ? | | + | {{R-letters |1 |PESISEYTA| ? | ? |EASIEST*, PASTIES*, PATSIES*, PESETAS*| ?|? | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NITOSEDMO| ? | ? | | + | {{R-letters |2 |NITOSEDMO| ? | ? |DEMOTIONS*| ?|? |17}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |YGESUYOZC| ? | ? | | + | {{R-letters |3 |YGESUYOZC| ? | ? |COGS*, COSY*, CUES*, EGOS*, GOES*, GOYS*, GUYS*, OYES*, OYEZ*, SYCE*| ?|? |21}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 |50|4|1|2|3|1|900| ?|? | ?|? | | + | {{R-numbers |4 |50|4|1|2|3|1|900| ?|? |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |JUSROYAGU| ? | ? | | + | |other=900|solother=(4 + 2) × 3 × 50 |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |GEMUGEGAT| ? | ? | | + | | ?|? |31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |VITERENIL| ? | ? | | + | {{R-letters |5 |JUSROYAGU| ? | ? |ARGOSY*, AUGURS*, AUGURY*, SUGARY*| ?|? |37}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 |2|75|100|4|9|9|983| ?|? |?|?| | + | {{R-letters |6 |GEMUGEGAT| ? | ? |GAMETE*, METAGE* | ?|? |43}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|ITAELECLS|sol=CELESTIAL|52|50| | + | {{R-letters |7 |VITERENIL| ? | ? |LENITIVE* | ?|? |51}} |
| + | {{R-numbers |8 |2|75|100|4|9|9|983| ?|? | ||
| + | |other=983|solother=9 × 100 + 75 + 4 × 2 | ||
| + | |?|?|61}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|ITAELECLS|c1sol=?|c2sol=?|sol=CELESTIAL|52|50|71}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0031}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0031}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 2]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Partial recaps]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Dr Linda Barrett as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Kenneth Williams as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Kenneth Williams as a guest]] | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 16 March 2021
Episode 31 was broadcast on 12 April 1983, as part of Series 2.
Sheila Mann played David Myerscough, with Sheila Mann winning 52 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams.
Round 2, the first recorded instance of a 9 letter word being achievable from the letter selection, was immediately followed by a Round 3 in which the longest possible word was just 4 letters, the lowest on record at the time, and still one of the lowest today.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sheila Mann | Score | David Myerscough | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PESISEYTA | ? | ? – ? | ? | EASIEST*, PASTIES*, PATSIES*, PESETAS* | 7 |
| 2 | NITOSEDMO | ? | ? – ? | ? | DEMOTIONS* | 17 |
| 3 | YGESUYOZC | ? | ? – ? | ? | COGS*, COSY*, CUES*, EGOS*, GOES*, GOYS*, GUYS*, OYES*, OYEZ*, SYCE* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 4 1 2 3 1 → 900 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 900 = (4 + 2) × 3 × 50 |
31 |
| 5 | JUSROYAGU | ? | ? – ? | ? | ARGOSY*, AUGURS*, AUGURY*, SUGARY* | 37 |
| 6 | GEMUGEGAT | ? | ? – ? | ? | GAMETE*, METAGE* | 43 |
| 7 | VITERENIL | ? | ? – ? | ? | LENITIVE* | 51 |
| 8 | 2 75 100 4 9 9 → 983 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 983 = 9 × 100 + 75 + 4 × 2 |
61 |
| 9 | ITAELECLS | ? | 52 – 50 | ? | CELESTIAL | 71 |
