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Episode 2006
From Countdown
Episode 2006 was broadcast on 15 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Hughie High played Robert Shaw, with Hughie High winning 48 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hughie High | Score | Robert Shaw | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSNEOECRA | CREASED | 7 – 7 | SCORNED | COARSENED | 18 |
| 2 | ZYBREOAPT | BETRAY | 13 – 7 | PRATE | PROBATE | 25 |
| 3 | HLTIEASRI | REALIST | 20 – 7 | SHARE | HAIRIEST, LISTERIA* | 33 |
| 4 | 75 25 2 7 6 9 → 575 | 575
9 × 75 − (6 − 2) × 25 |
30 – 17 | 575
75 × (6 + 2) − 25 |
|
43 |
| 5 | LSTDEAIML | MISDEAL | 37 – 24 | MILDEST | MEDALLIST | 61 |
| 6 | NYGTEEDAS | AGENTS | 43 – 30 | STAGED | ENDGATES* | 69 |
| 7 | PTNUOQAVF | QUOTA | 48 – 35 | VAUNT | FOUNT*, FUTON*, PANTO, QUANT, UNAPT* | 74 |
| 8 | 75 2 1 4 5 7 → 885 | 881 ☓ | 48 – 42 | 890
(7 + 4 + 1) × 75 − 5 × 2 |
CV: 885 = (4 × 75 − 5) × (2 + 1) |
84 |
| 9 | UNDERTEST | 48 – 42 | ENTRUSTED | 94 |
