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'''Episode 3959''' was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the [[Series 53]] grand final. This was the last episode presented by [[Richard Whiteley]], and was broadcast shortly after his death. | '''Episode 3959''' was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the [[Series 53]] grand final. This was the last episode presented by [[Richard Whiteley]], and was broadcast shortly after his death. | ||
− | [[John Mayhew]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Mayhew winning 86 | + | [[John Mayhew]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Mayhew winning {{score|86|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. Mayhew claims that the game actually had three conundrums, the second of which was cut from the broadcast, but others present in the studio do not recall this event. The game is notable as being the last game [[Richard Whiteley]] ever took part in before his death. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters| 4|NMRIAEDNA|MARINADE |MARINADE |MANDARINE |30|22|41}} | {{R-letters| 4|NMRIAEDNA|MARINADE |MARINADE |MANDARINE |30|22|41}} | ||
{{R-numbers| 5|25|2|5|1|6|6| 158 | {{R-numbers| 5|25|2|5|1|6|6| 158 | ||
− | |158|sol1= | + | |158|sol1=25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 |
− | |158|sol2= | + | |158|sol2=25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 |
|40|32|51}} | |40|32|51}} | ||
{{R-TTT |RENORIPS |He might talk about terms and conditions. |PRISONER}} | {{R-TTT |RENORIPS |He might talk about terms and conditions. |PRISONER}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 6|LRNEOETLS|RELENTS |renotes | + | {{R-letters| 6|LRNEOETLS|RELENTS |renotes {{x}}|ENTRESOL, RELLENOS* |47|32|59}} |
{{R-letters| 7|JLSPOEICW|POLICES |POLICES |COWSLIP |54|39|66}} | {{R-letters| 7|JLSPOEICW|POLICES |POLICES |COWSLIP |54|39|66}} | ||
{{R-letters| 8|VHNAEOMFI|FAMINE |FAMINE |ANOMIE* |60|45|72}} | {{R-letters| 8|VHNAEOMFI|FAMINE |FAMINE |ANOMIE* |60|45|72}} | ||
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{{R-numbers|10|100|1|6|4|3|10| 723 | {{R-numbers|10|100|1|6|4|3|10| 723 | ||
|721 | |721 | ||
− | |723|sol2= 100 | + | |723|sol2= 100 × (10 − 3) + 6 × 4 − 1 |
|68|63|90}} | |68|63|90}} | ||
{{R-TTT |OSCARVET |Cloudy, with too many actors. |OVERCAST}} | {{R-TTT |OSCARVET |Cloudy, with too many actors. |OVERCAST}} | ||
{{R-letters|11|ZBRKIEIST|STRIKE |BRISKET |KIBITZERS* |68|70|108}} | {{R-letters|11|ZBRKIEIST|STRIKE |BRISKET |KIBITZERS* |68|70|108}} | ||
− | {{R-letters|12|RHMAEIPRG|primage | + | {{R-letters|12|RHMAEIPRG|primage {{x}}|REPAIR |ARMIGER*, EPIGRAM, GRAPIER*|68|76|115}} |
{{R-letters|13|NTDQEUESA|UNSEATED |QUESTED | |76|76|123}} | {{R-letters|13|NTDQEUESA|UNSEATED |QUESTED | |76|76|123}} | ||
{{R-numbers|14|75|9|1|6|10|5| 934 | {{R-numbers|14|75|9|1|6|10|5| 934 | ||
− | |934 | + | |934 {{x}} |
− | | | + | |— |
− | |cv=934|solcv=(75 + 9) | + | |cv=934|solcv=(75 + 9) × (6 + 5) + 10 |
|76|76|133}} | |76|76|133}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|ARTGENIUS|sol=SIGNATURE|76|76|143}} | {{R-conundrum|15|ARTGENIUS|sol=SIGNATURE|76|76|143}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum| | + | {{R-conundrum|TB|LIFEFAIDS|c1sol=FALSIFIED|c1time=2.5|86|76|143}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:3959}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3959}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 53]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 53]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Grand finals|53]] | ||
[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
− | |||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Philip Franks as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Philip Franks as a guest]] |
Revision as of 01:03, 16 March 2010
Episode 3959 was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the Series 53 grand final. This was the last episode presented by Richard Whiteley, and was broadcast shortly after his death.
John Mayhew played John Brackstone, with John Mayhew winning 86 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent. Mayhew claims that the game actually had three conundrums, the second of which was cut from the broadcast, but others present in the studio do not recall this event. The game is notable as being the last game Richard Whiteley ever took part in before his death.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Mayhew | Score | John Brackstone | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FSLTEUAYT | TASTEFUL | 8 – 0 | FAULTS | ASTUTELY | 8 |
2 | MPNOEOCST | MOONSET | 15 – 7 | COMPOSE | COMPOTES | 16 |
3 | RGLREIEDP | REPLIED | 22 – 14 | REPLIED | GIRDLER*, PERILED*, PLEDGER, REPLIER* | 23 |
4 | NMRIAEDNA | MARINADE | 30 – 22 | MARINADE | MANDARINE | 41 |
5 | 25 2 5 1 6 6 → 158 | 158
25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 |
40 – 32 | 158
25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 |
|
51 |
TTT | RENORIPS | He might talk about terms and conditions. | PRISONER | |||
6 | LRNEOETLS | RELENTS | 47 – 32 | renotes ☓ | ENTRESOL, RELLENOS* | 59 |
7 | JLSPOEICW | POLICES | 54 – 39 | POLICES | COWSLIP | 66 |
8 | VHNAEOMFI | FAMINE | 60 – 45 | FAMINE | ANOMIE* | 72 |
9 | TDSRAIATE | RADIATES | 68 – 53 | RADIATES | ADSTRATE*, AIRDATES, SATIATED*, STRIATED*, TARDIEST* | 80 |
10 | 100 1 6 4 3 10 → 723 | 721 | 68 – 63 | 723
100 × (10 − 3) + 6 × 4 − 1 |
|
90 |
TTT | OSCARVET | Cloudy, with too many actors. | OVERCAST | |||
11 | ZBRKIEIST | STRIKE | 68 – 70 | BRISKET | KIBITZERS* | 108 |
12 | RHMAEIPRG | primage ☓ | 68 – 76 | REPAIR | ARMIGER*, EPIGRAM, GRAPIER* | 115 |
13 | NTDQEUESA | UNSEATED | 76 – 76 | QUESTED | 123 | |
14 | 75 9 1 6 10 5 → 934 | 934 ☓ | 76 – 76 | — |
CV: 934 = (75 + 9) × (6 + 5) + 10 |
133 |
15 | ARTGENIUS | 76 – 76 | SIGNATURE | 143 | ||
TB | LIFEFAIDS | FALSIFIED
(2.5 seconds) |
86 – 76 | 143 |