In a grid on celebrities with famous parents, Paul mentions Jess Yates as the father of Paula Yates.
However, it had been established in 1997 via a DNA test that her actual biological father was Hughie Green.
However, it had been established in 1997 via a DNA test that her actual biological father was Hughie Green.
There's a rare instance of Paul revealing answers before the board does in this edition. In a grid on German words, Paul discusses multiple words and confirms their validity before the board gets to reveal whether or not they're a "Wipeout".
Such a practise was a regular part of the series when Bob Monkhouse took over as presenter, but Paul usually tried to keep the suspense by not revealing the answers ahead of time.
Such a practise was a regular part of the series when Bob Monkhouse took over as presenter, but Paul usually tried to keep the suspense by not revealing the answers ahead of time.
Paul asks the studio audience not to shout out answers during one of the games on this edition.
This edition didn't make the Top 70 Chart.
The grid subjects featured on this edition are:
Main Grids: TV dynasties; German words; Sportspeople who also appeared in a film.
Auction Grids: Music artists who never won a Grammy; Cities that have hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Final Grid: Words that can be preceded by the word "Safety".
Main Grids: TV dynasties; German words; Sportspeople who also appeared in a film.
Auction Grids: Music artists who never won a Grammy; Cities that have hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Final Grid: Words that can be preceded by the word "Safety".
