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'''Episode 637''' was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of [[Series 13]]. | '''Episode 637''' was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of [[Series 13]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[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 has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. Mark dropped just one point from a perfect game on {{word|IDIOM}}. | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. Mark dropped just one point from a perfect game on {{word|IDIOM}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
| − | {{Rounds-start|Mark Preston | + | {{Rounds-start|John Brooks|Mark Preston}} |
| − | {{R-letters|1|ACSTINGER|RECASTING| | + | {{R-letters | 1|ACSTINGER|TRACINGS |RECASTING| |0|18|18}} |
| − | {{R-letters|2|DHMIOIGXO|DOOM | + | {{R-letters | 2|DHMIOIGXO|DIM |DOOM |IDIOM* |0|22|23}} |
| − | {{R-letters|3|FNESIPLAY|FINALES | + | {{R-letters | 3|FNESIPLAY|PLANES |FINALES |ALPINES*, PAISLEY*, SPANIEL*|0|29|30}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|4|50|1|8|5|3|7|621 | + | {{R-numbers | 4|50|1|8|5|3|7|621 |
| − | {{R-letters|5|OSTEHNVOT|TENTHS | + | |621 {{x}} |
| − | {{R-letters|6|ISNETNOVH|TENSION | + | |621|sol2=? |
| − | {{R-letters|7|SNUJELRAG | + | |0|39|40}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|8|75|8|3|5|10|6|211 | + | {{R-letters | 5|OSTEHNVOT|SHOVE |TENTHS |HONEST*, HOOVES*, SOOTHE*|0|45|46}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|?????????|c1time=8|c1sol=THWARTING|80|0|81}} | + | {{R-letters | 6|ISNETNOVH|HONEST |TENSION |HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, VENISON*|0|52|53}} |
| + | {{R-letters | 7|SNUJELRAG|largens {{x}}|GRANULES | |0|60|61}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers | 8|75|8|3|5|10|6|211 | ||
| + | |213 | ||
| + | |211|sol2=? | ||
| + | |0|70|71}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum| 9|?????????|c1time=8|c1sol=THWARTING|80|0|81}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| − | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | ||
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[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[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]] | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 17 September 2010
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 has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format. Mark dropped just one point from a perfect game on IDIOM.
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 | ALPINES*, PAISLEY*, SPANIEL* | 30 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 ☓ | 0 – 39 | 621
? |
|
40 |
| 5 | OSTEHNVOT | SHOVE | 0 – 45 | TENTHS | HONEST*, HOOVES*, SOOTHE* | 46 |
| 6 | ISNETNOVH | HONEST | 0 – 52 | TENSION | HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, VENISON* | 53 |
| 7 | SNUJELRAG | largens ☓ | 0 – 60 | GRANULES | 61 | |
| 8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 213 | 0 – 70 | 211
? |
|
71 |
| 9 | ????????? | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
80 – 0 | 81 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Recaps with missing numbers solutions
- Episodes in Series 13
- Partial recaps
- 9-round scores over 75
- Scores under 10
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer
- Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest
