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Episode 194
From Countdown
Episode 194 was broadcast on 26 October 1984, as part of Series 5.
Jan Turner played Phillip Alder, with Jan Turner winning 39 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Round 2 is the only known round in history to have featured two Js.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jan Turner | Score | Phillip Alder | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | REVGUISOB | VIGOUR | 0 – 7 | BROGUES | GRIEVOUS | 8 |
2 | AELBKJYSJ | BLEAKS | 6 – 7 | BAKES | BASELY*, BELAYS* | 14 |
3 | OHRGEITAE | GOATIER | 13 – 7 | reheat ☓ | HERITAGE | 22 |
4 | 25 10 5 8 2 6 → 954 | 958 | 13 – 17 | 954
(8 × 5 − 2) × 25 + 10 − 6 |
|
32 |
5 | OESHMSGTS | GHOSTS | 19 – 17 | SHOES | HOSTESS* | 39 |
6 | UEWGTDOAE | GATED | 24 – 22 | WAGED | GOUTWEED* | 47 |
7 | IUHZSLCTA | CLASH | 29 – 27 | HAILS | CHITALS* | 54 |
8 | 100 75 6 2 1 4 → 269 | 269
2 × 100 + 75 − 6 |
39 – 37 | 269
2 × 100 + 75 − 6 |
|
64 |
9 | NCLDOCEUD | unclouded ☓
(5 seconds) |
39 – 37 | CONCLUDED | 74 |