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Numberwang

That Mitchell and Webb Look 2006 Season 1 Episode 2

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The setup

A maths quiz turns imaginary numbers, bouncing contestants and a revolving set into a competition nobody could possibly understand.

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The premise

Here’s the bit.

Julie and Simon compete in a quiz where speed matters more than understanding the rules. Imaginary numbers lead into a frantic round of bouncing and collecting numbers, before the rotating board briefly exposes a startled newsreader. Simon takes the prize in the final round while Julie is led away in handcuffs.

The funny people

Meet the cast. 4

Say it with us

Highly quotable.

That's Numberwang!

Behind the scenes

The people who made it.

Mark Evans
Writer
James Bachman
Writer
David Kerr
Director

ScriptEnglish · 28 turns

Automatically generated script; wording may contain errors. Speaker labels are inferred.

00:07
Numberwang Host
And welcome to Numberwang, the maths quiz that's simply everyone. Joining me today are Julie from Northampton and Simon, who is also from Southampton. So, Julie, any funny stories to tell us?
00:17
Julie
Yes.
00:17
Numberwang Host
Simon?
00:17
Simon
No.
00:18
Numberwang Host
Great. Let's play Numberwang. And it's Simon to go first. Too slow. Julie?
00:24
Julie
38.
00:25
Numberwang Host
That's Numberwang. Let's move on to round two, imaginary numbers. Simon?
00:29
Simon
Twentington.
00:30
Numberwang Host
That's Numberwang.
00:31
Julie
Trail of Hundred and Knee.
00:32
Numberwang Host
That's Numberwang.
00:33
Simon
Shinty Six. six.
00:34
Numberwang Host
Oh, bad luck, Simon. I'm afraid shinty six is a real number. As in the popular phrase, I only have shinty six days left to live. So, on to round three. Julie, Simon, please take to the number leans. And if I can have time on the clock, please. Let's play number bounce.
00:54
Eight. Ninety-three. Fifteen. Seventy.
01:00
Numberwang Host
That's number wang. Take a number. Julie?
01:03
Julie
30!
01:04
Numberwang Host
That's number wang, take a number. Simon?
01:08
Simon
3,249.
01:09
Numberwang Host
That's number wang, take a number. Julie?
01:11
Julie
Not!
01:12
Numberwang Host
That's number wang, take a number. Simon?
01:14
Simon
Four and a half.
01:15
Numberwang Host
That's number wang, take a number. Oh, and I'm afraid we're out of time, so you'll have to put those last numbers back. Well, that's the end of Number Bounce. Well done, everyone. So, as we go into the final round, it's neck and neck because Julie is on 82 and Simon is also on 26. It's time for Wanganum. Let's rotate the board. Julie, Simon, welcome back. Let's play Wanganum. Julie, you go last. Simon?
01:51
Simon
44.
01:52
Numberwang Host
Julie?
01:53
Julie
404.
01:54
4.4. Ah. 444.4. 44.44. 44.
02:01
Numberwang Host
That's Wanganum! Julie, you've been Wanganum, but Simon, you are today's number wang. More number one tomorrow, but until then, stay number one.