Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 106
From Countdown
Episode 106 was broadcast on 1 November 1983, as part of Series 3.
Andrew Guy played Phil Slade, with Andrew Guy winning 61 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Guy | Score | Phil Slade | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VEIYBZUTR | RIVET | 5 – 5 | TRIBE | BREVITY | 7 |
| 2 | NDITESOBF | BODIES | 11 – 5 | TENDS | FOISTED, BONIEST*, FONDEST* | 14 |
| 3 | LIAHGEXSC | CHASE | 16 – 10 | AGILE | SILAGE, CHAISE*, CHELAS*, CHISEL*, GEISHA*, GLACIS*, LACHES*, SHEILA*, SLEIGH* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 3 6 5 4 7 → 105 | 105
100+5 |
26 – 20 | 105
100+5 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TAGFOIOST | TOAST | 31 – 25 | GIFTS | FOIST, AFOOT*, AGIOS*, AGIST*, FIATS*, FOOTS*, GAITS*, GIFTS*, GOATS*, GOOFS*, GOTTA*, IOTAS*, SOFTA*, STOAT*, TOFTS*, TOGAS*, TOOTS* | 35 |
| 6 | NEISYGUNB | BUSYING | 38 – 32 | BUSYING | BUNNIES, ENSUING*, GUNNIES* | 42 |
| 7 | IMBEGROSE | MERGES | 44 – 32 | ROBES | BEGRIMES | 50 |
| 8 | 25 4 2 9 6 8 → 820 | ?
? |
51 – 39 | ?
? |
Best: 820 = (25 x 8 + 9 + 2 - 6) x 4 |
60 |
| 9 | KDUETRAEN | UNDERTAKE
(4.5 seconds) |
61 – 39 | 70 |
