UK - Series 12 (Mandy/Simon/Ayline) recap

Airdate: Unknown (sometime in 2000)

Wheel Of Fortune! Where one spin of the Wheel could twirl you into some fabulous fortune. Today's contestants are:

Mandy (surname sounds like "new"): GP receptionist, from North Shields
Simon Farnam: Firefighter, from Brighton
Ayline Gaffley: Done TV extra work, from East Court Way

The top value on the Wheel is 1,000. And we know one way to brighten your day...with an extra £100, if you can solve the Round 1 puzzle at the right time. For now, get ready to buzz in:

PRESENTER/TV SHOW:

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Question: Chasing Men is the latest novel by which outspoken female politician and author?
Simon: Edwina Currie (Correct!)


(For no particular reason, the applause sounds after Simon's J call and Mandy's repeated N.)

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Simon blanks out and says MICHAEL BARRYMORE ME MIND MUSIC, then MY MUSIC, but is stopped.


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Not only does Ayline steal the first pick by solving MICHAEL BARRYMORE MY KIND OF MUSIC, she snatches the cash from John's pockets.

As for the first pick, our kind of prize is a refrigerator/freezer, and will it be her kind?

For her, it's the TV and video combo.


Don't let the extra BANKRUPT smother you. Stay on fire with some fuel from the extra 1,000 space! Try and go for the mystery prize, with a token on 150.

Who will start Round 2?

PHRASE:

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Question: Which football club did Kevin Keegan join as manager in September 1997?
Simon: Fulham (Correct!)


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Mandy solves A BRIGHT SPARK.

We can see a bright sparkle in her eyes as she gets to pick a prize. Is he thinking about a Hi-Fi system?

She's looking at the refrigerator/freezer.


You're out of control if you take advantage of the third 1,000 space and doubled points! John is trying to remain calm, but is that £100 safe? Someone could solve both puzzles in Round 3:

SONG:

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Question: The Testament and The Brethren are the latest novels from which best-selling author who specialises in the legal world?
Simon: John Grisham (Correct!)


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Mandy solves SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY.

John is still waiting to see if he can hang on to half of the cash, but can Mandy steal the £100 from him?

OCCUPATION:

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She accidentally pluralizes the second word, though she didn't know the first anyway. The answer is METER MAID.

At least she can still go back to the prizes. We will try and drive her crazy (maybe an exaggeration) with a VCR.

Mandy will have the mountain bike.


We've set up for another round:

PLACE:

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BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

But we don't want any tickets, so John will give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth...450 doubled. Hands on buzzers:

Question: Born Barry Alan Pincus, which American singer/superstar had hits with Mandy and Can't Smile Without You?
Mandy: Barry Manilow (Correct!)

Mandy: S (x3)
Simon: T (DUD!)
Ayline: L (DUD!)
Mandy: M
Simon: N
Ayline: R (x2)
Mandy: G (DUD!)
Simon: B (DUD!)
Ayline: D
Mandy: C (x2)

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Simon solves EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE for 1,800.

He crosses the finish line just in time, so at least he can get a prize. Our offer to him is designer kitchenware.

Simon ends the game with the wine collection.


All contestants receive the Wheel of Fortune souvenir watch.





£2,000 BONUS ROUND:

Round 3 was quite helpful...or was it? It depends on if Ayline can solve this puzzle:

FILM:

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It may depend on RSPTNE:

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She does not solve HUMAN TRAFFIC. But she still leaves with some good prizes already.