Episode 8 The National Lottery: In It to Win It

Hello, welcome to the National Lottery:

It's Saturday night which means there's money to be won.

There's up to 100 grand here in the studio for five players, and I can't

wait for you to meet them, and also, I am hoping you'll be a winner

tonight in the National Lottery with those draws coming up later.

But now it's my co-presenters' time? Well, I call them that - they're are

They are Sue, Luke, Jenny, Said, and Margaret .

Right now, they are in the waiting area.

They need to make it out of the waiting area and come and

join me in Winners' Row and then they can be in for a lot of money.

Whoever is sitting in one of those chairs, whenever

the klaxon goes, is guaranteed a shot of what is on the prize fund.

The question is, who will be the first person in Winners' Row ?

Let's find out who's going to play first.

Well, that's the best seat in the house, the first one.

I work for a marketing company, it's technical but it is called an SCO.

You are not one of those people that make the calls?

I do a bit of magic behind the scenes on the Internet .

I would love to go away with ?50,000.

The first thing I would love to do is go to New York,

I would love to go first class and get a good apartment and live the

After that, if I have any money left, I want to go on

a spending spree and put some money down for a house and buy a car.

It is been something that me and my friend up there have always

If we can help you tonight, that's all good .

Every question is worth ?5,000, you know that.

However, that's for a correct answer.

If you give me a wrong answer , the dreaded red area .

One question, you get it right , you are back in Winners' Row.

A wrong answer, you go back to where you started.

They will be glad to see you but you do not want to do that.

I know the Three Blind Mice rhyme but not the whole thing

Three blind mice, three blind mice, I cannot remember the rest .

I am playing it through my head and I cannot get to that point.

The Farmer's Wife is in my head for some reason.

I hope you're right, shall I accept it?

I really hope it is right because we want to get a good flow going here .

We do not want to start in the red area.

Let's make it ten grand, here's your next question.

Well, I know what a sarong is and it's a

piece of cloth you can wrap around your legs , and that kind of stuff

comes across as being in India and I want to say Southeast Asia, so...

I know this one, I studied broadcasting at uni

and it's something I kept my eye on so I am going to go with the Press.

OK, 15 grand , let's make it ?20,000.

I mean, I know this one too, I think the answer is Jay-Z.

I am not, this is a weak area for me.

It does not sound like an athlete's name or cricketer's name ,

Shall I take rugby union as you answer ?

This will be ?30,000 and you are on your own in Winners' Row .

The name does not ring a bell in my head, I am afraid .

Aviation , architecture , photography, what names come out?

Would you like me to take photography as your answer?

We have an arrangement, I have accepted it, there it is,

You keep saying, I do not like this question.

I do not mind, however you play, it is great.

I wish you luck, here is your next question.

I know the answer, Dale, it is Strictly.

In my head, I was hoping for the name Harold

for some reason but I am not good at history when it comes to this.

John sounds really modern and so does Stephen so I think I will

I like your logic, I hope it serves you well.

Are you saying you would like me to accept William I?

There it is, if that is right and I genuinely

think you do not like this question, you will have 40 grand in there.

I always say glass half full and not half empty.

That means halfway back here, but for now,

Well, I have four glamorous gorgeous contestants waiting to join me and

I love the leather pants, I love the dress, I love the boots.

I have not got my reading glasses on.

St Helens, between Liverpool and Manchester.

You sound like my friend, Cilla , you really do.

Does that mean like ER , major accidents ?

When you come to us after a major accident, you come to us to

maybe learn how to make a cup of tea again and get back on your feet.

I would like to go to Silverstone and watch the racing.

You're going to go home with the money I hope so.

It is also up to you to add to that prize fund.

You're not going to do that now but you're only here because

I will be back with your first question after Said.

Red area means one question, this is not a multiple choice.

Take your time, we will either go back and join Jenny or you

That seems like a very long big mountain range.

I'm trying to think of mountain ranges and...

Which mountain range extends from northern Canada...

I'm going to come and sit down so you do not have

You have got them all right except one.

I know that the San Andreas fault is on the west and I am trying to think

I don't know any mountain ranges in America .

Which mountain range extends from northern Canada through the USA

Are you saying you would like me to take the Rockies as you answer?

OK, guys , you're going to put money in and make it 40 grand .

five grand. Here be your choices: I haven't a clue, Dale. I'm really not

squash. Sailing? Snooker, Dame. Would you like me to accept snooker

as your answer? Yes. I've accepted snooker. I hope it's right. If it

is, the first question you've got money in the bank. Is it snooker?

It's squash. I wonder why you ruled out squash so soon. I never thought

squash was a championship sport. Please make your way to red. Luke

and Margaret stand by. You know one of you will be sitting right here

very soon. In fact after Said has put another five grand in. You can

do this. This will make it ?40,000. Here's your question: Have you read

To Kill A Mockingbird? I haven't. In my head I'm thinking Peter Radley,

Lawrence Radley or Arthur Radley, and which ones sounds like To Kill A

Mockingbird? The only one that sounds right is Lawrence Radley. Are

you saying I'm to accept Lawrence as your answer? Yes, please. It's done.

If it is right, 40 grand. Is it Lawrence? It's Arthur. I'm so sorry.

However, two minds are better than one, so they say. Jenny, you have

company in the red area. Please Said make your way down. One of you is

about to join me in Winners' Row. Let's find out who it is going to

be. It's Margaret, come and make some

money. Fantastic! Hi darling. Hi Dale. How are you? Fine, thank you.

Come and sit down. Tell me, who've you brought with you for support

tonight? My brother Mike and my nephew, Jack. Where have you come

from? Derbyshire. A nice part of the world. What do you do? I'm a retired

police officer. OK. And how much money would you like to win? About

?50,000. We were almost there. Thanks to these two, particularly

Said. I will be back with your first question presently.

Red area, Said, we've been here before. We have. You know how it

works. Jenny, one question. This is not multiple choice. I am going to

ask you both to tell me the answer, so I'm sure you both agreement work

together on this. Talk it out. We would like to know what you're

thinking. Ready? Don't rush this one. It's important at this stage in

the game. The red area question for Said and Jenny:

I want to say Kansas. Is Kansas a state? Oh, gosh. I think it's

Kansas. I don't want you to agree with me and be wrong. Is it... I'm

happy with Kansas if you are. OK, I'm going to ask you individually to

give me the answer. Kansas, please. Said? Kansas. Jenny? Kansas. If that

is right you are going straight back to Winners' Row. Is it Kansas?

APPLAUSE I don't know why you hesitated. Fantastic. Margaret.

Let's put some money in the prize fund. Your first question. Are you

ready? Ready. This is not one of my better subjects. It's going to have

to be a guess. God of war... I'm going to say Apollo. Would you like

me to take that as your answer? Yes, please. I accept Apollo. If that is

right you've dodged a nasty question. But you have put five

grand in. I'm looking for Apollo. It's Ares. I'm so sorry. That's

alright. Please make your way to red.

Jenny, here is your chance to salvage your reputation in that

respect and add to that wonderful prize fund. I think we are doing

nicely at the moment. For five grand, here is your next question.

I think I know this one, Dale. I know it's Wigan Athletic. Would you

like me to accept that as your answer? I would, Dale. I accept it.

If it's the right, 40 grand. That would be good. Is it Wigan athletic?

APPLAUSE Yes! Lovely. Your next question:

Before the answers were up, in my head I was thinking Lily Cole. I'm

going with that as my answer, please. I accept it. Is it Lily

Cole? APPLAUSE Yes, you were right! Well

done, 45,000. Look at that. Nice. Which means I have an empty seat in

Winners' Row. Luke and Sue are hoping it's them. One of them will

be sitting here shortly. Here's where we find out who it's going to

be. It's green, it's Luke! Come and make

some money. It's lovely to see you. You too,

Dale. Who did you bring with you for support? My mother-in-law and

father-in-law. Where did you come from? Bridgend in South Wales.

Lovely. Did you have a conflab about how much and what you would do with

the money? I'm not going to be greedy, Dale, I would like 95,000,

but I don't think that's going to happen. What do you do for a living?

I drive for a big motor company. Is it one of these Biggar tick lated

lorries? Yes. What would you do with the money? Myself and Debra

travelled a fair bit when we were younger, did Australia, so I would

love to take my two girls out to see what we saw. How old are they? 11

and eight. Lovely. They were at the age now where they stand what's

going on. Yes. How fabulous. Is it deftly Aussie? They would probably

say, this is rubbish dad. You don't need 50 grand for that. Anything

else you would like as a treat? A room for myself, so I could lock the

door. I play the guitar. You want a boy's den? Yes. You join me with

45,000 in the prize fund. If the klaxon went with three of you here

we are looking at a share of 15 grand. We are putting more in.

Relax. How are you doing, Margaret? Unfortunately, it wasn't my bag.

This is not multiple choice. One question, find the answer and you're

sorted. Are you ready? I'm ready. I wish you the best.

I want to say Spain. I don't know why. Well, I will say Spain. Would

you like me to accept Spain as your answer? Yes, please. It sounds

really good. Is it right? APPLAUSE Yes! Sue, you've got to be

patient. 45,000 in the prize fund. Are you ready? As ready as I will

ever be. Oh, Dale. Films are a nightmare for

me. It's going to have to be a wild guess, Dale. I'm going to go with

India. Would you like me to take India as your answer? Yes. Is it the

right answer? APPLAUSE Yes! Well done. Jenny, how

are you doing, gorgeous? Alright. We are at 50 grand. We've cracked that

50 grand. Are you ready for your question? As ready as I'll ever be.

I have not a clue again, Dale. You and me both, kid. I like the film.

But... I've not got an inkling. You can eliminate one or two of them? I

tried that last time and got it completely wrong didn't it? Let's

just pick one. Mark Twain. Would you like me to take that as your answer?

Yes. Accepted. If that is right... We'll have 55 grand in there. Is sit

Mark Twain? Oh, it is not. I'm sorry. Please make your way to red.

You'll be back. You did it before. Said, here's your question.

Oh gosh. Geography is not a strong point for me. I'm trying to think

Crete... San Antonio sounds Spanish, so I'm ruling that one out. I've not

heard of Bodrum before. So I think Malia is the answer. Would you like

me to take that as your answer? Yes, please. I'm hoping it is right. I

would be with you on San Antonio. It sounds Spanish. Is it Malia? Yes!

APPLAUSE You are playing me. Do you know these things? I honestly didn't

know that. Margaret, we've not had a good run so far. We are going to be

fine with this one. I don't think it's a department

store. I don't know why, but I don't think it is. It is either a hospital

or a hotel. I think... I'm going to choose hotel. Would you like me to

take that as your answer? Yes please. I accept hotel. If that is

right, we've got 60 grand. Very nice. I'm looking for hotel. It was

department store. I'm so sorry. For the second time, please make your

way to red. APPLAUSE

Come on, Sue. Come over the Winners' Row. Thank you! Lovely to see you.

We've been keeping the seat warm for you. I love your second name which

is Coffin! What you do now? I am retired now. What would you do with

the money? I would like to treat the grandchildren. We need a new car. It

sounds like you need more than 30 grand! I will be back with your

question when I have the girls in Winners' Row. If you are ready, I

will give you the question. Are you ready? Yes. Please reveal the

question to me. Please tell me you know this! I think they were

Martians. Or maybe some form of robot. Do not talk yourself out of

it! They could be big trees, plants. We will go with that. Go with what

you think because I have never heard of it. They were eggplants. I am

going to ask you individually. Plants. Plants. If it is right,

you're going back to Winners' Row. Is it right?

APPLAUSE Back you come. OK. I was just about

to say that was looking good but it is a good sounds, the klaxon has

sounded, and that means one thing. 55 grand is going nowhere. They are

each looking to take home a share of that which at the moment stands at

?11,000 each. I like this! It means you can relax, your work is done,

you lucky girl. You lucky girl! Allison, you are one question away

from the cash. Guess what? You do not have to do a thing, I will be

back with your question very shortly. OK. I love it! A full

Winners' Row and 55 grand to play for. They have got to hold their

nerve for a minute before they find out if one or all of them are going

to be a winner tonight. However, here is your chance to win a

fortune, I wish you the best. The Thunderball draw from the National

Lottery. Good luck and have fun, everyone!

Thanks Dale and welcome to The National Lottery Live!

Great to see a full house there on Winners Row!

It's time to really raise the stakes for all of you at home!

There's serious money to be won this Saturday night which could change

Thunderball is almost upon us with a top prize

And then, of course, there's tonight's main event, the

big Lotto draw with a multi million pound jackpot there for the taking!

Also, here to start the Lotto draw and be part of that winning moment

will be double platinum selling pop sensation Matt Cardle.

And, before we start the first of tonight's draws, many of you will

have no doubt seen the Queen's Baton making its way around the UK before

it's due to arrive in Glasgow ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games.

Well, next week, it will be changing hands on its way

through England, right here live on the show so don't miss that!

Who fancies winning half a million pounds?

Start up that first machine if you would please, Matt!

Our draw master tonight is Matt Chamberlain

and the draws are being overseen by an independent adjudicator.

Excalibur to and set of balls four were selected for us.

In the last week over ?2.6 million has been paid out in prizes

and there have been over 445 000 winning tickets.

Congratulations if yours was one of them.

Matt, please start that second machine!

All five numbers are lined up but what will the all-important

Thunderball be? Well, that's what we're all

eager to find out Alan! This next ball is crucial because

if you've matched with all the numbers drawn so far,

and the next one comes up trumps for you, then that half a million

pound top prize will be yours! Thanks Alan, join us again very

shortly for tonight's big Lotto draw which will be started

by none other than Matt Cardle. But first it's back to Dale for

In It To Win It. APPLAUSE

There you are. Welcome back. Not so long ago, these five people all

helped put ?55,000 in the prize fund which means that each will get a

share of ?11,000 and the best bit is that they are one question away from

that money. We wish them well. You get here, Sue, without answering a

single question though I know. Here is your first and last question,

that is unusual for me to say. We wish you the very best. Thank you.

You are very patient and lovely, so here is the question.

What was the most popular name? I think I am going to rule out Holly

because it is quite seasonal and named around Christmas. Grace or

Amelia... I think... 2012... Amelia. Shall I take that as your

answer? Yes, please. I accept it. Is it the right answer? Yes! Well done!

Well done! OK. Right, Luke, how you feeling? Very nervous. I am going to

give you the question and you are going to win a minimum of 11,000.

Are you ready? Yes. Here is the last question of the night.

Any good? No. I am going to rule out the Roman Empire. OK, would you like

me to read the question again? Yes, please. Big breath, clear your mind.

And you say... I will go with the Aztec Empire. Would you like me to

accept that as your answer? Yes. I accept that answer. If it is Aztec

and I have accepted that, Luke is going to go home with 11 grand

minimum just like soup. Is it Aztec? -- Sue. Oh, gosh, I am sorry, and it

has been lovely to meet you, but I am sorry and have a safe journey

home. He looked really upset and I do not blame him, I would be as

well. Sue, your share went up to 13700 and you minimum. Said, you

have been brilliant tonight and you deserve the right to win the cash. A

minimum of 13,750. If you are ready, let me give you the last question of

the night. Said, here is your last question. Why are you laughing? I am

the biggest James Bond fan in the world! Are you? Yes! The answer is

neither Amy Harris. Would you like me to take that? -- Ngaio me. Yes!

Congratulations! OK. OK, well, Jenny, you have had an interesting

night, and you put five grand in and have earned the right to be here.

You saw Sue and Said secure minimum of 13,750. Are you going to do the

same? I hope so. I wish you the best of luck, here is your question. I

would not know where to begin on this one. Something is telling me

Thailand. Everyone is really welcoming in Thailand. You know

what? I am just going to say Thailand. Would you like me to

accept that as your answer? Yes. Which country is it? You said

Thailand and I accepted it. It sounds good but is it right? Yes!

How about that? ! And the final question of the night is for

Margaret. Are you ready? I am. Here is your question. I do not know. Can

you eliminate any of them? I do not know, it will have to be a guess.

Would you like me to read the question again? Yes, please. PG

Wodehouse. What-macro would you like me to take PG Wodehouse as your

answer? Yes stop I accept that. If it is PG Wodehouse, you have one

13,750. Yes! Well done, congratulations! OK, that is what I

like to see. I will be back with your money shortly. Here is where

you could be celebrating a massive cash win as well. A fortune is up

for grabs in the wake National Lottery draw. Have fun and good

luck, everyone! Dale, thank you, and congratulations

to all four of tonight's winners. Joining us now is a vocalist that

former Spice Girl Mel C described as the best she had ever worked with.

Matt Cardle, such a delight to see you. Thank you for having me. We

just mentioned her. Can we see you two singing together? Of course you

can. # I could tell myself that I don't

need to # I could try to run away from the

truth # I can't hide and I can't lie

# Because baby I'm love-in you #. I love that you were singing along

to your own song. Bless her. I think you two should get married. I have

said it before and I will say it again, whoever marries Mel will be a

lucky man. You are working on your fourth album? Yes, I had a bit of a

holiday, much needed. The thing with the album process from the writing

and the recording and mixing and the promoting and tour it was almost a

year. It was three years on the treadmill. You've done phenomenally

well. It's been a roller coaster but brilliant. And you are doing the

festivals this year? I am. I'm playing the Isle of Wight this year,

where me and Melanie first met. You are all romantic. I know she's

watching. It is lovely to see you. Thank you. Folks, moment has

arrived. It's the big one. It's Lotto.

I don't know where to look! Let's release the big weekend balls.

Tonight's jackpot is estimated at 4. 3 million balls. We are using

Guinevere. One ticket holder scooped the jackpot on Wednesday, winning

over ?2 million. Thank you Alan. Is your hand ready?

Absolutely. Spread some luck and love. Good luck, everybody.

Gaby. Alan, thank you. Matt, lovely to see you. Thank you so much.

Remember to see your tickets to see if you've won one of the 50 prizes

of ?50 tonight. Full results will be available later on the Red Button or

if you visit bbc.co.uk/lottery. Jenni Falconer will be here next

Saturday, when the Queen's Baton's makes its way to Lottery HQ. In the

meantime, back to Dale and In It to Win It. Bye-bye.

APPLAUSE All work, done and dusted. I have to

hand over the cheques to our winners.

CHEERING Still makes me laugh, Sue Coffin. I

know! Well done, darling. Thank you. Said. You put in a lot of money and

you have a huge cheque, ?30,750. Congratulations. Thank you. ?13,750.

Thank you. Thank you. Congratulations, darling. And you

are going home with ?13,750. Well done!

CHEERING It's been good tonight. And I really

hope you've enjoyed watching In It to Win It. If you have, come back

and see us again soon. Until then, have a good night. Goodnight now.

Wow, over 13-and-a-half grand to each of tonight's winners. Nice work

if you can get it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. From

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