UK Millionaire, November 27
Iain Weaver
#268 Ben Whitehead... gets out with £125,000.
#269 Linda Allan... looking for thrills... two lifelines to get to
£4000... then a rocky ride to £32,000... but MDCLXVI was 1666, not
1856... and she leaves.
#270 Martine Knight... got to £4000... then got which day's child works
hard for a living... says Friday... it's Saturday... leaves with £1000
and three worthless lifelines.
#271 John Randall... with mother Betty in the audience... he has
£32,000... three lifelines... Betty is just about impressed.
ITV2 repeat 11:00 tomorrow, not 10.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
November 27, 2000; Edition 125
Series 8 Episode 38
John is still in his pink-purple shirt, Chris has changed into a white
shirt and grey tie. Mother Betty remains unimpressed, and would rather
watch a good historical programme. She has had two good meals, and has
her eye on a new stairlift. John is feeling a little queasy, but it is
a lot of money. The Free Shot is next.
£64,000 - Who was British prime minister at the end of World War I?
A) Herbert Asquith B) David Lloyd George
C) Andrew Bonar Law D) Stanley Baldwin
Quick as a flash
"David Lloyd George."
Final answer
B) David Lloyd George.
Whaddya know, 1916-1922 PM was Lloyd George.
£125,000 - The wine Tokay originated in which country?
A) Germany B) Hungary
C) Japan D) Bulgaria
"I'm thinking of asking the audience."
No pressure, then.
A) Germany 5% B) Hungary 34%
C) Japan 32% D) Bulgaria 29%
"I was thinking Hungary in the first place."
"The upside is £61,000, the downside £32,000, so that's almost 2/1 on
an even money chance. Which is good odds."
"I'll go with my original suspicion and the audience, Hungary."
"Yeeeeeh," says Chris, thinking he's Paxman.
"You do lose £32,000."
"Yeah. Hungary."
B) Hungary
"You had £64,000
A second's pause.
"You've just won £125,000."
50/50 and PAF remain. The Thirteen Club awaits.
£250,000 - Which American state has a Union Jack on its state flag?
A) Virginia B) Georgia
C) Maryland D) Hawaii
"I think it's Hawaii."
Silence.
"I remember seeing it a long time ago, I think it's to do with Captain
Cook, when he discovered Hawaii in the 18th century."
Chris reminds of the lifelines.
"Hawaii; final answer."
D) Hawaii
"Still happy with your answer?"
"Reasonably."
"You should be, you've just won a quarter of a million."
"Betty, he's got a quarter of a million."
"He might have, you mean."
We've got through these questions in just seven minutes. The Halfway
House heaves into view.
---<parish notices>---
Next Millionaire date will be a 30 minute affair, at 9pm Wednesday.
ITV2 repeat at 11.
Thursday 8:30 (and 11)
Saturday approx 9pm (ITV2 tba)
---<corrie live: friday @ 9>---
John Randall is doing *awfully* well, even if Betty doesn't think so.
He has £250,000, PAF, FF. I think this is the best position anyone's
ever been in.
£500,000 - What does a "spelunker" do as a hobby?
A) Watch birds B) Explore caves
C) Collect autographs D) Make pottery
John is quiet. He's thinking.
This is a first. A pan down from the roof.
"I've heard of it. I have some idea of what it might be."
Before revealing his gut feeling, John will go 50/50.
B) Explore caves
D) Make pottery
John nods sagely.
"I think he explores caves."
"Do you want to play?"
"Yes."
"Final answer?"
"Yes."
B) Explore caves
"You've just won half a million."
"John, what have you gone and done!"
Chris can't stand any more of these nights.
For the second time in 167 hours, Question One comes up. He has PAF
left.
£1 MILLION - Oberon is a satellite of which planet?
A) Mercury B) Neptune
C) Uranus D) Mars
John looks.
And thinks.
This is the first time we've really got to hear the Million Pound
music, and it is really frightening!
"I think I will phone a friend."
The audience makes noise.
Richard will get the call. He won't get to find the value, at least in
the call.
"It's not Mercury or Mars, unsure whether it's Uranus or Neptune."
John really doesn't know, won't guess.
"I'll take the half million."
"Don't go ah!, audience! Don't go, ah go on then!"
John will take the half million. Final answer.
The right answer is Uranus. A planet that Chris *still* can't pronounce
the name of.
"Betty, he won £500,000. That's quite good!"
"Yes, smashing."
So, who wants to go one step better? Four ladies, one visible minority.
FFF: Starting with the lowest, order these darts scores
A) outer bull B) double top
C) bullseye D) treble ten
A -D -B -C
25-30-40-50
Fastest of one, 10.93 seconds, Elsa Oliver. Red jumper, long black
hair, mid 30s. In between jobs from Gateshead, finace Alan in the
audience. She wants to have a non-tacky Elvis wedding in Vegas. They
were due to fly to New York last weekend, but she cancelled on a
premonition. Mother is a darts player, which helped.
£100 - What does the medical abbreviation GP stand for?
A) Goose pimples B) General practitioner
C) Geriatric pills D) Grumpy patient
B)
£200 - What is a flutter on the horses?
A) Small bet B) Rodeo contest
C) Gymnastic vault D) Beach donkey ride
A)
"John would have known," remarks Chris, referring to his racing
statistician occupation.
£300 - Where is a person led when they are being deceived?
A) Up the stream B) Up the avenue
C) Up the garden path D) Up the crazy paving
C)
£500 - Martin and Charlie, father and son actors, share which surname?
A) Douglas B) Bridges C) Carradine D) Sheen
D)
Real name Estevez.
£1000 - Which girl's name refers to any young woman in Australia?
A) Sheila B) Pammie C) Adelaide D) Lottie
A)
We'll pick up after the break.
---<university challenge>---
In the first elimination contest between high-scoring first round
losers, Bristol took on Wycliffe Hall Oxford. From quick glances during
the break, it looked to be a one-sided contest, with Bristol leading by
over 100 points with moments to play.
---<i don't believe it: frank skinner: at 10 (allegedly)>---
Elsa Oliver has £1000 and three lifelines.
£2000 - Who wrote "The Wind in the Willows"?
A) Lewis Carroll B) Edward Lear
C) Kenneth Grahame D) Frances Hodgson Burnett
B) "Kenneth Grahame."
She read it.
She's right.
£4000 - Yehudi Menuhin was famous for playing which instrument?
A) Violin B) Piano C) Guitar D) Saxophone
"I think I know what it is."
A little nose-wrinkling.
"Violin."
"Final answer?"
"Yes."
A) Violin
"Why did you say violin?"
"He didn't play the rest of them."
"It's good."
£8000 - What are the pulse vegetables grown in kitchen gardens?
A) Onions and leeks B) Peas and beans
C) Cabbages and sprouts D) Carrots and turnips
Audience?
A) Onions and leeks 10% B) Peas and beans 79%
C) Cabbages and sprouts 7% D) Carrots and turnips 4%
Goes with her instincts.
B) Peas and beans
It's correct.
Elsa joins in with the clapping.
Her target is £16,000.
£16,000 - What kind of weapon is named after the American frontiersman
James Bowie?
A) Pistol B) Knife C) Sword D) Musket
Else mutters something to herself.
"I'll say knife, Chris."
Why?
"I've heard of a Bowie knife."
B) Knife
"You lose £7000 if you're wrong."
Pause.
"You're not wrong."
£32,000 - In the financial abbreviation ISA, what does the letter S
stand for?
A) Standard B) Savings C) Sterling D) Shares
Time to phone a friend. Bill, Alan's dad.
"Standard, I think. I'm not certain."
He doesn't know. She doesn't know.
50/50 leaves
A) Standard B) Savings
Alan is shaking his head.
Elsa thought it was savings.
Could still be.
Chris is diving for his water.
Elsa covers her head in her hands.
"I'm thinking I want to play savings. Decisions, decisions."
Mutters under her breath again.
"If I hadn't called Bill, I would have said savings straight away. He's
put a doubt into my mind."
Elsa thinks more.
"I think I'm gonna go for savings."
"Final answer?"
"Savings."
"Final answer?"
B) Savings
We'll take a break.
---<very silly: daylight robbery: tonight @ 9>---
Elsa Oliver is wondering if it's an Individual Standard Account or an
Individual Savings Account. Prospective father-in-law Bill reckons
Standard. Elsa disagrees, and says Savings. She has no lifelines left,
but £32,000 safe if she's right.
"Her final answer won her £32,000."
The Free Shot is next.
"I never ever thought I'd see this."
£64,000 - Which of these is an island in the Gulf of St Lawrence in
Canada?
A) Prince William B) Prince Philip
C) Prince Edward D) Prince Andrew
Elsa thinks.
It's gonna be a guess.
"A total guess."
It is The Free Shot, though. She loses nothing.
"Prince William, or Prince Andrew. Just a guess."
More mouthing of something.
Alan shakes his head again.
"Prince Edward."
Edward?
"I don't know!"
Voting continues for another four hours in Canada's Federal election
tonight. Which province will be returning an MP or two?
"Prince William. I've no idea."
Another think.
"Prince Edward. I've changed my mind again."
She's playing.
"Prince Edward. Not William?" asks Chris.
A look of horror crosses Elsa's face.
C) Prince Edward
Chris pauses.
"Why did you choose Prince Edward?"
"I don't know."
"It's worth £64,000."
PEI, the smallest province in the big country.
£125,000 - In miles, how far from the earth is the moon?
A) 50,000 B) 100,000
C) 150,000 D) 250,000
Elsa has yet another long think.
"I think I need my cheque back."
If pushed, she would go for 150,000, but she's not going to.
Final answer, take the money.
Elsa's had a great time, sweetened by this £64,000 cheque.
Following her instincts would have been a bad move. 250,000 the right
answer. A wise lady knows her limits.
Just time for one of these.
FFF: Starting with the youngest, order these Oscar winning actors
A) Anthony Hopkins B) John Mills
C) Michael Caine D) Daniel Day-Lewis
D -A -C -B
57-37-33-08 (born 19xx)
Fastest of three, 10.41 seconds, Hywel Harris. Early 30s, curly hair,
glasses, dark grey shirt. Civil servant from Swansea, friend Alan in
the audience. Hywel and Alan's wives are shopping in Harrods and taking
tea at the Savoy, Hywel needs to pay off the bills. In a sponsored
WWTBAM for charity last week, Hywel went at £500.
£100 - Which of these is a type of bird?
A) Metalknocker B) Plasticjabber C) Woodpecker D) Papertapper
C)
£200 - What is held during the life of Parliament when a vacant seat
needs filling?
A) Byword B) Bypass C) Bygone D) Byelection
D)
£300 - Which adjective describes Tommy Tucker and Jack Horner?
A) Silly B) Little C) Crooked D) Chubby
B)
Time expires.
Since Day 1: £12,691,000 from 272 completed contestants.
For UK Millionaire:
Summary: Iain Weaver
Format by: Chris M Dickson, Jeremy Soria, Charlie Pevey
Certain questions at the lower levels have been edited for space and
brevity.
For Who Wants To Be A Millionaire:
Creators: David Briggs, Steve Knight, Mike Whitehill
Associate Producer: Maria Knibbs
Executive Producer: Coleman Hutchinson
Director: Paul Kirrage
Producer: Damon Pattison
A Celador Production for ITV, 2000.
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