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Episode 2854
From Countdown
Episode 2854 was broadcast on 5 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
John Thompson played Ben Ferry, with Ben Ferry winning 45 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Thompson | Score | Ben Ferry | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BRGEAMUCP | CREAM | 0 – 6 | CAMBER | UMBRAGE | 7 |
2 | HSOITRANE | HOISTER | 7 – 13 | RETAINS | HORTENSIA, SENHORITA* | 25 |
3 | LDIAFOLYE | FOILED | 13 – 19 | FAILED | ALLOYED*, FLAILED*, IDEALLY | 32 |
4 | 50 100 9 8 1 3 → 568 | — | 13 – 26 | 566
9 × 50 + 100 + (3 − 1) × 8 |
CV: 568 = (3 − 1 + 50) × 9 + 100 |
42 |
5 | UWABCEWSI | CUBES | 18 – 31 | BASIC | CEIBAS*, SABICU* | 48 |
6 | NTREAGWUS | WASTER | 18 – 38 | SAUNTER | GARNETS, GAUNTER*, GUNTERS*, NATURES*, STRANGE | 55 |
7 | TEDORAGSE | STORAGE | 25 – 45 | ROASTED | DEROGATES | 73 |
8 | 25 7 6 8 9 5 → 967 | 970
(6 × 8 − 9) × 25 − 5 |
32 – 45 | 963 |
CV: 967 = (25 − 7) × 6 × 9 − 5 |
83 |
9 | GUESTSDID | DISGUSTED
(3.25 seconds) |
42 – 45 | 93 |