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Episode 1744
From Countdown
Episode 1744 was broadcast on 6 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Richard Hayes played Brian Phillips, with Brian Phillips winning 52 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Hayes | Score | Brian Phillips | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSERATRAM | malters ☓ | 0 – 6 | STREAM | ARMLETS*, ARMREST*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, SMARTER*, TAMALES* | 7 |
| 2 | GRMIEPORE | porrige ☓ | 0 – 12 | PRIMER | EMPEROR, GERMIER*, PREMIER | 14 |
| 3 | TDSAEITBN | BATTENS | 0 – 20 | BANDIEST | INSTATED* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 2 1 8 2 → 390 | 395 ☓ | 0 – 20 | 391 ☓ |
CV: 390 = (75 + 1 + 2) × (8 − 2 − 1) |
32 |
| 5 | PGSCEAIEL | ESPECIAL | 8 – 20 | SPECIAL | ELEGIACS*, LEGACIES* | 40 |
| 6 | TDROAEHFN | THRONE | 8 – 27 | FRONTED | FOREHAND | 48 |
| 7 | IDSWNAIQJ | WINDS | 13 – 32 | WINDS | DIWANS* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 5 7 9 9 3 → 230 | 230
25 × 9 + 5 |
23 – 42 | 230
25 × 9 + 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | GRAPEDIRT | 23 – 52 | PARTRIDGE
(9.5 seconds) |
74 |
