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| − | '''Episode S8''' was broadcast on 8 September 2003, as a [[special episode]], and a rematch of the [[Series 31]] | + | '''Episode S8''' was broadcast on 8 September 2003, as a [[special episode]], and was a rematch of the [[Episode 1782|grand final]] of [[Series 31]]. It was broadcast following the conclusion of {{w|South African cricket team in England in 2003#5th Test|England vs South Africa}}. |
[[David Acton]] played [[Kenneth Michie]], with Kenneth Michie winning {{score|104|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | [[David Acton]] played [[Kenneth Michie]], with Kenneth Michie winning {{score|104|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | ||
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| + | This was Eadie's final appearance in front of the cameras to date. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|211|sol2=(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 | |211|sol2=(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 | ||
|25|29|49}} | |25|29|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT|YOBAPLY||PLAYBOY}} | + | {{R-TTT |YOBAPLY||PLAYBOY}} |
{{R-letters |6 |RTLEIEGDP|TRIPLED |REPLIED |LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE| 32|36 | 56}} | {{R-letters |6 |RTLEIEGDP|TRIPLED |REPLIED |LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE| 32|36 | 56}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |NOCELISIR|SILICONE |ELISION |ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 40|36 | 64}} | {{R-letters |7 |NOCELISIR|SILICONE |ELISION |ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 40|36 | 64}} | ||
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|492|sol2=2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 | |492|sol2=2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 | ||
|57|60|89}} | |57|60|89}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT|ROBWINA||RAINBOW}} | + | {{R-TTT |ROBWINA||RAINBOW}} |
{{R-letters |11|MACIGOTYR|TRAGIC |TRAGIC |TRIGAMY* | 63|66 | 96}} | {{R-letters |11|MACIGOTYR|TRAGIC |TRAGIC |TRIGAMY* | 63|66 | 96}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|BNJAEULSH|NEBULAS |UNABLE |UNLEASH* | 70|66 |103}} | {{R-letters |12|BNJAEULSH|NEBULAS |UNABLE |UNLEASH* | 70|66 |103}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 5 July 2023
Episode S8 was broadcast on 8 September 2003, as a special episode, and was a rematch of the grand final of Series 31. It was broadcast following the conclusion of England vs South Africa.
David Acton played Kenneth Michie, with Kenneth Michie winning 104 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
This was Eadie's final appearance in front of the cameras to date.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Kenneth Michie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIROHEPSA | TROPHIES | 8 – 0 | HARPIES | ATROPHIES | 18 |
| 2 | BCMIEOGLZ | emblic ☓ | 8 – 6 | OBLIGE | EMBOLIC | 25 |
| 3 | DARITENFA | FAINTED | 15 – 13 | DEFIANT | ARANEID*, DETRAIN, FAINTER*, RADIANT*, RADIATE*, TRAINED | 32 |
| 4 | SXNEUAMSO | MOUSE | 15 – 19 | AMUSES | NOSEMAS | 39 |
| 5 | 50 5 1 9 5 10 → 211 | 211
(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 |
25 – 29 | 211
(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 |
|
49 |
| TTT | YOBAPLY | PLAYBOY | ||||
| 6 | RTLEIEGDP | TRIPLED | 32 – 36 | REPLIED | LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE | 56 |
| 7 | NOCELISIR | SILICONE | 40 – 36 | ELISION | ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 64 |
| 8 | MTDOAEGRL | MORTAL | 40 – 43 | LEGATOR | DELATOR*, EARLDOM, GLOATED, GLOATER*, LEOTARD* | 71 |
| 9 | NAKISEDTP | PAINTED | 47 – 50 | PAINTED | SNAKEPIT* | 79 |
| 10 | 25 1 10 3 5 2 → 492 | 492
2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 |
57 – 60 | 492
2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 |
|
89 |
| TTT | ROBWINA | RAINBOW | ||||
| 11 | MACIGOTYR | TRAGIC | 63 – 66 | TRAGIC | TRIGAMY* | 96 |
| 12 | BNJAEULSH | NEBULAS | 70 – 66 | UNABLE | UNLEASH* | 103 |
| 13 | DOWETRNAS | WORSTED | 70 – 84 | DOWNRATES | DANEWORTS* | 121 |
| 14 | 25 10 10 5 8 4 → 431 | 432 | 70 – 94 | 431
5 × 8 × 10 + 25 + 10 − 4 |
|
131 |
| 15 | IRISHSEAN | 70 – 104 | HAIRINESS
(7 seconds) |
141 | ||
