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[[John Brooks]] played [[Mark Preston]], with Mark Preston winning {{score|80|0}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | [[John Brooks]] played [[Mark Preston]], with Mark Preston winning {{score|80|0}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | ||
| − | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant | + | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a [[contestant]] failed to score any points in the [[9 round format]], and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format. |
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| + | Round 1 of this game featured the first known instance in which a seven-letter word ({{word|STINGER}}) was spelt out in order on the [[letters game|letters]] board. To date, no longer word has ever appeared in order. | ||
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| + | Clips of this episode were featured on {{w|ITV (TV network)|ITV}}'s documentary ''Gameshow Losers'' on 8 September 2002, narrated by [[Harry Hill]]. [https://youtu.be/U61xpfvkCOA] | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|John Brooks|Mark Preston}} | {{Rounds-start|John Brooks|Mark Preston}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |ACSTINGER|TRACINGS |RECASTING| | 0|18 | 18}} | + | {{R-letters |1|ACSTINGER|TRACINGS |RECASTING| | 0|18 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |DHMIOIGXO|DIM |DOOM |IDIOM | 0|22 | 23}} | + | {{R-letters |2|DHMIOIGXO|DIM |DOOM |IDIOM | 0|22 | 23}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |FNESIPLAY|PLANES |FINALES |LIFESPAN | 0|29 | 31}} | + | {{R-letters |3|FNESIPLAY|PLANES |FINALES |LIFESPAN | 0|29 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|1|8|5|3|7| 621 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 50|1|8|5|3|7| 621 |
|621 {{x}} | |621 {{x}} | ||
| − | |621|sol2= | + | |621|sol2=(8 + 5 − 1) × 50 + 7 × 3 |
|0|39|41}} | |0|39|41}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |OSTEHNVOT|SHOVE |TENTHS |TOSTONE* | 0|45 | 48}} | + | {{R-letters |5|OSTEHNVOT|SHOVE |TENTHS |TOSTONE* | 0|45 | 48}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |ISNETNOVH|HONEST |TENSION |HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON| 0|52 | 55}} | + | {{R-letters |6|ISNETNOVH|HONEST |TENSION |HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON| 0|52 | 55}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |SNUJELRAG|largens {{x}}|GRANULES | | 0|60 | 63}} | + | {{R-letters |7|SNUJELRAG|largens {{x}}|GRANULES | | 0|60 | 63}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|8|3|5|10|6| 211 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 75|8|3|5|10|6| 211 |
|213 | |213 | ||
| − | |211|sol2= | + | |211|sol2=75 × 3 − (8 + 6) |
|0|70|73}} | |0|70|73}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|aghinrttw*|c2time=8|c2sol=THWARTING|0|80|83}} | {{R-conundrum|9|aghinrttw*|c2time=8|c2sol=THWARTING|0|80|83}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | ||
[[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | [[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | ||
[[Category:Scores under 10]] | [[Category:Scores under 10]] | ||
| − | [[Category:9-round | + | [[Category:9-round wins by over 60]] |
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Recaps with missing conundrum scrambles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:48, 31 July 2023
Episode 637 was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of Series 13.
John Brooks played Mark Preston, with Mark Preston winning 80 – 0. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant failed to score any points in the 9 round format, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format.
Round 1 of this game featured the first known instance in which a seven-letter word (STINGER) was spelt out in order on the letters board. To date, no longer word has ever appeared in order.
Clips of this episode were featured on ITV's documentary Gameshow Losers on 8 September 2002, narrated by Harry Hill. [1]
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Brooks | Score | Mark Preston | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACSTINGER | TRACINGS | 0 – 18 | RECASTING | 18 | |
| 2 | DHMIOIGXO | DIM | 0 – 22 | DOOM | IDIOM | 23 |
| 3 | FNESIPLAY | PLANES | 0 – 29 | FINALES | LIFESPAN | 31 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 ☓ | 0 – 39 | 621
(8 + 5 − 1) × 50 + 7 × 3 |
|
41 |
| 5 | OSTEHNVOT | SHOVE | 0 – 45 | TENTHS | TOSTONE* | 48 |
| 6 | ISNETNOVH | HONEST | 0 – 52 | TENSION | HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON | 55 |
| 7 | SNUJELRAG | largens ☓ | 0 – 60 | GRANULES | 63 | |
| 8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 213 | 0 – 70 | 211
75 × 3 − (8 + 6) |
|
73 |
| 9 | aghinrttw* | 0 – 80 | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
83 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Series 13
- 9-round scores over 75
- Scores under 10
- 9-round wins by over 60
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer
- Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest
- Recaps with missing conundrum scrambles
