Who doesn't like a bit of 1980s nostalgia...............a still from the popular US soap Dynasty one of many catfights between Krystle and Alexis........In a Lily pond
More 1980s nostalgia..........an alien catfight or a bitch fight from Diana and Lydia from the popular cult Science Fiction series V otherwise known as Dynasty in Space !
Here we go again..........Alexis in action........this time with the love of her life Dex Dexter.......enough of the catfights let's enjoy our feline friends on TV and film
A still from one of my favourite films Witness that was released in 1985, Lukas Haas and my favourite actor Harrison Ford with some cute kitties
One of the most successful series of the 2000s Bad Girls, a still from the 3rd season which is one of my favourite episodes a smiling Pam Jolley playing with the cute kitties that would melt anybodys heart
The highly successful Lethal weapon franchise featuring the Murtagh family cat Burbank......before the Condom Advert in Lethal Weapon 2 this was the highest grossing film in the franchise and highest grossing 'R' Rated film
Last but not least Batman's arch enemy Catwoman aka Selena Kyle she has been portrayed by many actresses Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt ( season 3 ) in the campy but silly TV series Batman, Lee Merriwether in the 1966 film Batman the Movie and Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns that became the 6th highest grossing film in 1992 taking over $260m at the box office.
A real catfight ! Enough of that let's have some celebrity cat lovers !
British singer Peter Gabriel arguably one of the best songwriters in the world and his kitty way back in 1983, his 1986 album So is a massive fan favourite and a masterpiece. Many households have a copy of this even my late uncle and our recap writer
Here a couple of stills from the award winning video Sledgehammer peaking at No 4 in the UK charts and topping the US Billboard charts making this his only American No 1
What recap would not be complete with a tribute to Freddie Mercury singer/songwriter and former frontman of the British rock band Queen and the ultimate cat daddy himself as a tribute to the great man himself........I have named my cat after him
American singer Taylor Swift with her feline friends
American actress Drew Barrymore relaxing at home with her rescue cat. She made her film debut in the 1980 Science fiction horror Altered States. She shot to fame in the 1982 Steven Spielberg blockbuster E.T the Extra Terrestrial making it the highest grossing film in the same year taking $792.9M at the box office a total that stood for 11 years until it was surpassed by another Steven Spielberg Blockbuster Jurassic Park in 1993 taking $1.058 billion at the box office and making it the highest grossing film in the same year ........it is no 46 in the highest grossing films of all time.......... trust me you will need some tissues for E.T The Extra Terrestrial..........even I cry at this !
American actor Robert Downey JR with his kitty cat, he is a leading man whose films have grossed over $14BN at the box office, mostly in the Marvel Comics franchise
C1: Champion Paul Johnson (2 wins, 156 points.)
C2: Challenger Kay Newman.
DC: Susie Dent and Clara Amfo.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: T N C I E O R N E
R02: D U M S O A R Q U
R03: 50, 1, 5, 1, 7, 8, . Target: 673.
TTT: TOTAKEUS - "The British fans will take to us if we do this, said Jayne and Chris"
R04: M E S D I M R E T
R05: D N L U A I C L O
R06: 25, 2, 8, 7, 1, 2. Target: 277.
R07: S T N E A U S N E
R08: C O R P R E G L A
R09: 50, 75, 6, 9, 3, 10. Target: 297.
TTT: AGRIMHIT - "I could be wrong, but let's find out."
R10: R I L F O A G K E
R11: T S G A U O S J E
R12: D A N I V E P H I
R13: T V S O U A N B I
R14: 75, 25, 3, 6, 7, 9, . Target: 980.
R15: S I C S C A R A T (conundrum)
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Round 1: T N C I E O R N E
Paul: ERECTION (8)
Kay: CORNET (6)
DC: ENTERIC (7)
OT: NECRONITE (18)
Score: 8–0 (max 18)
A great start from our champion with Erection............I did not see this coming..........it was my spot..........the usual brand of rudeness from our recap writer..........what else did you expect ?
Round 2: D U M S O A R Q U
Paul: SQUAD (5)
Kay: SQUAD (5)
DC: QUORUMS (7)
OT: ARDUOUS (7) MADUROS (7) QUADROS (7)
Score: 13–5 (max 25)
Fives all round from Paul and Kay..............there were a couple of 7s one of those was spotted by DC.......again not a lot to squabble over
Round 3: 50, 1, 5, 1, 7, 8. Target: 673.
C1: 671. (7 + 1 + 5) × (50 + 1) + 8 (7)
C2: -
RR: 673. 5 × 7 + 50 − 1) × 8 + 1 (10)
Score: 20–5 (max 35)
Another fine solve from our champion that bags him 7 points..........but Ms Riley shows us how it is done and produces a purrfect 10
Teatime teaser: TOTAKEUS -> OUTSKATE
One of the best ice dance duos of all time Torvill and Dean a still from their Olympic Gold winning routine Bolero.......this gives me goosebumps after 40 years
Round 4: M E S D I M R E T
Paul: STRIMMED (8)
Kay: TRIMMED (7)
DC: SIMMERED (8) DEMISTER (8)
OT: MISMETRED (18) MISTERMED (18)
Score: 28–5 (max 53)
A great 8 from our champion Paul with Strimmed..........adding insult to injury........our Challenger Kay is kicking herself after realising that you can add an S to Trimmed for an 8 Strimmed which was my spot by the way ! Meanwhile there were a couple more 8s from DC........but let's not argue over this !
Round 5: D N L U A I C L O
Paul: UNLOAD (6)
Kay: CLOUD (5)
DC: CULLAN (6) UNLOAD (6)
OT: CAUDILLO (8)
Score: 34–5 (max 61)
Sixes all round from our champion and DC...........but one rather interesting 8 hidden away with Caudillo..........I didn't spot this one !
Round 6: 25, 2, 8, 7, 1, 2. Target: 277.
C1: 277. (8 + 2 + 1) × 25 + 2 (10)
C2: 277. (25 + 2) × (8 + 2) + 7 (10)
Score: 44–15 (max 71)
Piss easy this.......let's move on !
Round 7: S T N E A U S N E
Paul: SUNSET (6)
Kay: -
DC: NEATNESS (8)
Score: 50–15 (max 79)
A great 6 from our champion Paul........he won't be walking off into the sunset as he will be back in the Champions chair tomorrow..............over in DC they are tidying up with their 8 Neatness...........Yes this was one I spotted !
Round 8: C O R P R E G L A
Paul: GROPER (6)
Kay: REGAL (5)
DC: PERGOLA (7)
OT: PERORAL (7) POLACRE (7) PREORAL (7) RAGLORE (7)
Score: 56–15 (max 86)
Another good round from our champion with his 6 Groper........but a good 7 from DC Pergola this was one I spotted !
Round 9: 50, 75, 6, 9, 3, 10. Target: 297.
C1: 297. 6 × 50 − 3 (10)
C2: 297. 6 × 50 − 3 (10)
Score: 66–25 (max 96)
Another easy one.................NEXT !
Teatime teaser: AGRIMHIT -> AMIRIGHT
Round 10: R I L F O A G K E
Paul: FLAKIER (7)
Kay: FLAKIER (7)
DC: FRAGILE (7) FOLIAGE (7)
OT: FOLKIER (7) FREGOLA (7)
Score: 73–32 (max 103)
Sevens all round........lets not argue about this........play nicely children !
Round 11: T S G A U O S J E
Paul: OUTAGES (7)
Kay: joust
DC: OUTGASES (8)
Score: 80–32 (max 111)
A good 7 from our champion Paul........over in DC they get to shine with their 8 Outgases..........I chickened this one........how annoying......you can sack the recap writer if you want !
Round 12: D A N I V E P H I
Paul: DIVINE (6)
Kay: PAINED (6)
DC: PINHEAD (7)
Score: 86–38 (max 118)
Sixes all round from our Champion and Challenger........but a not so nice 7 from Susie and Co with Pinhead
Round 13: T V S O U A N B I
Paul: uniboats
Kay: BASTION (7)
OT: BUSTIAN (7) INABOUT (7) OBTAINS (7)
Score: 86–45 (max 125)
A very risky 8 from our champion Paul that is disallowed by Susie..........the damage is minor as our challenger gets to score with her 7 Bastion and DC spot the other 7 Obtains
Round 14: 75, 25, 3, 6, 7, 9. Target: 980.
C1: 981. (7 + 6) × 75 + (9 − 3) (7)
C2: 981. Mistake in working.
RR: 980. (7 + 6) × (75 + 3) − (25 + 9) (10)
Score: 93–45 (max 135)
Not easiest of the 2Ls our champion Paul does well to get 1 away sadly Kay misses it ..........over in Brainbox corner Ms Riley shows us how it is done and produces a purrfect 10
Round 15: S I C S C A R A T
No one buzzes. The answer was SARCASTIC.
Final Score: 93–45 (max 145)
Neither contestant spots the conundrum.........but it is left to a certain Rachel Riley and our recap writer to spot the elusive conundrum........another fine win from our champion Paul who improving by the day and is aiming to bag his first century.........but take nothing away from Kay she had some good spots but they weren't enough to match Paul........you can join me for any future recaps........in the meantine it is bye for now.
