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[[Zarte Siempre]] played [[Brenda Widger]], with Zarte Siempre winning {{score|103|49}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jon Culshaw]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Zarte Siempre]] played [[Brenda Widger]], with Zarte Siempre winning {{score|103|49}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jon Culshaw]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
This was notable for a blooper in Round 11. After Siempre declared {{word|AREOLA}}, [[Nick Hewer]] then introduced the Origins of Words section as 'Susie's Special Spot' unware of the unfortunate meaning of the Round 11 declaration. This then followed with Dent breaking into a laughing fit. According to Siempre, filming was stopped for 15 minutes whilst Dent and everyone else composed themselves. The said blooper was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6a7qNl1Fug later shown on an episode of 'It'll be Alright on the Night'.]
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This was notable for a blooper in Round 11. After Siempre declared {{word|AREOLA}}, [[Nick Hewer]] then introduced the [[Origins of Words]] section as 'Susie's Special Spot' unware of the unfortunate meaning of the Round 11 declaration. This then followed with Dent breaking into a laughing fit. According to Siempre, filming was stopped for 15 minutes whilst Dent and everyone else composed themselves. The said blooper was later shown on an episode of ''{{w|It'll Be Alright on the Night}}'', and can be viewed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6a7qNl1Fug here.]
  
 
==Rounds==
 
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{{R-TTT        |BIGGATES|The sort of trousers they wear at West Bromwich, perhaps?|BAGGIEST}}
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{{R-TTT        |BIGGATES|The sort of trousers they wear at {{w|West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich}}, perhaps?|BAGGIEST}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|RSGAOAMSI|ORGASMS  |IMAGOS  |MARGOSAS*          | 79|24 | 81}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|RSGAOAMSI|ORGASMS  |IMAGOS  |MARGOSAS*          | 79|24 | 81}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|JRLHAOAEQ|AREOLA  |ALOHA    |                    | 85|24 | 87}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|JRLHAOAEQ|AREOLA  |ALOHA    |                    | 85|24 | 87}}

Latest revision as of 16:13, 24 April 2022

Episode 5741 was broadcast on 26 July 2013, as part of Series 69.

Zarte Siempre played Brenda Widger, with Zarte Siempre winning 103 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jon Culshaw, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This was notable for a blooper in Round 11. After Siempre declared AREOLA, Nick Hewer then introduced the Origins of Words section as 'Susie's Special Spot' unware of the unfortunate meaning of the Round 11 declaration. This then followed with Dent breaking into a laughing fit. According to Siempre, filming was stopped for 15 minutes whilst Dent and everyone else composed themselves. The said blooper was later shown on an episode of It'll Be Alright on the Night, and can be viewed here.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Zarte Siempre Score Brenda Widger Others Max.
1 DSNTEIUOV OUTSIDE 7 – 0 DIVEST DEVIOUS, ENVIOUS*, NIVEOUS*, SNOUTED*, TEDIOUS*, VEINOUS*, VOIDEST* 7
2 SFLEAIFRL RAFFLES 14 – 7 RALLIES FALLERS, FILLERS*, REFILLS, RIFFLES* 14
3 25 50 75 3 7 5 → 386 386
(50 + 5) × 7 + (75 ÷ 25) ÷ 3
24 – 7 383


24
TTT SEMISTAR They're big stars, but not the biggest group. ASTERISM
4 SDBOUEWGR BROWSED 31 – 14 BROWSED BODGERS, BROGUES*, DROGUES*, GOURDES*, GROUSED, ROSEBUD* 31
5 MRYLEIAOM MEMORIAL 39 – 14 MEMOIR 39
6 75 2 1 7 4 8 → 149 149
2 × 75 − 1
49 – 24 149
2 × 75 − 1


49
7 TGKVIEOPR GOITRE 55 – 24 pivoter ☓ OVERTIP, VERTIGO 56
8 TWHEONEDP PENTODE 62 – 24 PHONED POTHEEN* 63
9 100 25 9 2 5 1 → 880 880
100 × 9 − 25 + 5
72 – 24 883


73
TTT BIGGATES The sort of trousers they wear at West Bromwich, perhaps? BAGGIEST
10 RSGAOAMSI ORGASMS 79 – 24 IMAGOS MARGOSAS* 81
11 JRLHAOAEQ AREOLA 85 – 24 ALOHA 87
12 SNTAUICPA CAPTAINS 93 – 32 CAPTAINS 95
13 NSTHEIONT hottens ☓ 93 – 39 INTONES THINNEST, TINSTONE*, TONTINES* 103
14 100 1 6 3 9 4 → 777 777
(100 − 4) × (9 − 1) + 6 + 3
103 – 39 780


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15 CITRUSHOP 103 – 49 COURTSHIP
(21 seconds)
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