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Marquee #9 answer

Monday, 26 October 2026

The quote

Because the room is cold, the bath is too small, the view is invisible, and the radio doesn't work.

Mrs Richards, Fawlty Towers (1975)

From a TV show, 1975: that was the only clue before the first letter went up. The line has 76 letters in 19 words.

The bonus round

Which show is it from? The four choices were The Good Life, Porridge, Fawlty Towers and M*A*S*H. The answer: Fawlty Towers.

100% of players lit up the whole line and 33% named the show.

3 players took part on the day.

Play today's Marquee

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