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Episode 1872
From Countdown
Episode 1872 was broadcast on 1 November 1996, and was the first semi-final of Group C in the Supreme Championship.
Ian Bebbington played Harvey Freeman, with Harvey Freeman winning 72 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ian Bebbington | Score | Harvey Freeman | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PRNDEAOSC | PRANCES | 7 – 7 | PONDERS | ENDOCARPS | 18 |
2 | NIRULFIEA | FUNERAL | 14 – 14 | FAILURE | AIRLINE*, FLANEUR*, INFULAE*, UNIFIER* | 25 |
3 | CRHRWEAOM | CHARMER | 21 – 21 | CHARMER | MARCHER | 32 |
4 | 75 9 7 7 6 2 → 533 | 533
75 × 7 + 6 + 2 |
31 – 31 | 533
75 × 7 + 6 + 2 |
|
42 |
5 | NIGYESVAS | ASSIGN | 31 – 39 | ESSAYING | 50 | |
6 | KLDYTEAEC | TACKLED | 38 – 46 | TACKLED | LACKEYED | 58 |
7 | TMIEDAFIW | WAITED | 44 – 52 | WAITED | MIDWIFE | 65 |
8 | 75 3 8 9 4 10 → 864 | 864
(75 + 8 + 3) × 10 + 4 |
54 – 62 | 864
(9 × 4 − 3 + 75) × 8 |
|
75 |
9 | NOTDECENT | conceited ☓
(1.75 seconds) |
54 – 72 | CONTENTED
(4.75 seconds) |
85 |