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Episode 158

From Countdown

Episode 158 was broadcast on 15 May 1984, as part of Series 4.

Debbie Maguire played Mike Willis, with Mike Willis winning 52 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Debbie Maguire Score Mike Willis Others Max.
1 DOGBERHIS SIGHED 0 – 7 BODGERS BRIDGES*, DISROBE, OGREISH* 7
2 UEFTBAESN BEANS 0 – 13 BEAUTS ABSENT*, BEATEN*, BUSTEE*, BUTANE*, FASTEN*, SATEEN*, SENATE*, UNEASE*, UNSAFE*, UNSEAT* 13
3 TUSINAGES SEATINGS 8 – 21 SEATINGS EASTINGS*, GENISTAS*, GIANTESS, SAUTEING* 21
4 75 5 2 6 1 7 → 191 191
6 × 7 + 75 × 2 − 1
18 – 31 191
6 × 7 + 75 × 2 − 1


31
5 ITLESOTER LOITERS 18 – 39 TRIOLETS LOTTERIES* 49
6 SILATFETR FLATTERS 26 – 39 SALTIER FILTRATES* 67
7 IOSZSEBTK STOKES 32 – 45 BESOTS BOSIES*, STOKES*, TOBIES*, ZIBETS* 73
8 25 2 6 9 1 3 → 954 904 32 – 52 950
((3 + 2) × 9 − 6 − 1) × 25

CV: 954 = ((3 + 1) × 25 + 6) × 9

83
9 OOLLUTINP POLLUTION
(1.5 seconds)
42 – 52 93