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Episode C8
From Countdown
The eighth (and last from its original run) episode of Celebrity Countdown was broadcast on 18 June 1998, with Alan Coren beating Graeme Garden 35 – 29. The lexicographer was Susie Dent and the Dictionary Corner guest was Matthew Parris.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Alan Coren | Score | Graeme Garden | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RMYEOISLU | MOUSILY | 7 – 7 | MOUSILY | LOURIES*, LOUSIER*, MISERLY, MISRULE*, MOUSIER | 7 |
2 | IPFAESDOJ | POISED | 13 – 7 | JAPES | ADIPOSE, FEIJOAS* | 14 |
3 | 25 3 10 1 9 8 → 585 | 583 ☓ | 13 – 7 | — |
CV: 585 = (8 × 3 − 1) × 25 + 10 |
24 |
4 | VAEBSIQUC | BISQUE | 19 – 13 | CAVIES | ABUSIVE*, CAIQUES* | 31 |
5 | RTNOASSEG | GROANS | 25 – 19 | TONERS | ASSENTOR*, NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE*, SANTEROS*, SENATORS, SONGSTER*, TREASONS | 39 |
6 | 100 9 6 8 3 6 → 323 | 323
3 × 100 + 9 + 6 + 8 |
35 – 19 | 325 |
|
49 |
7 | WHITEGRIN | 35 – 29 | WITHERING
(4 seconds) |
59 |