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Episode 56

From Countdown

Episode 56 was broadcast on 25 May 1983, as part of Series 2.

Ivy Baird played Paul Rose, with Ivy Baird winning 40 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ivy Baird Score Paul Rose Others Max.
1 ERUHEPOFI  ? ? – ?  ? HEIFER*, HEREOF* 6
2 GERIKEBAG  ? ? – ?  ? BAGGIER* 13
3 QIGOTOYNT  ? ? – ?  ? TOOTING* 20
4 25 50 4 4 7 5 → 743  ?  ? – ? ?

Best: 743 = (50 − 5 × 4) × 25 − 7

30
5 GUMSEBEIT  ? ? – ?  ? BETIMES* 37
6 EZIXMERSO  ? ? – ?  ? ISOMER*, MIXERS*, REMISE*, SEIZER*, SEXIER*, SOIREE*, ZEROES* 43
7 PEFOTISTO  ? ? – ?  ? FOOTSTEP* 51
8 75 8 10 3 4 6 → 983  ? 30 – 39 ?

Best: 983 = 75 × (10 + 3) + 8

61
9 ELLAAAPBT PALATABLE
(? seconds)
40 – 39 71