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Episode 104
From Countdown
Episode 104 was broadcast on 27 October 1983, as part of Series 3.
Jane Guestin played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 69 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton. This was William's eighth win, making him the first octochamp in Countdown history.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jane Guestin | Score | William Bradford | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WUSINEVAR | WINERS | 0 – 7 | RAVINES | WAIVERS*, WIVERNS* | 7 |
2 | EGUMILIDV | GUILD | 5 – 12 | GLIDE | DIVULGE | 14 |
3 | PESETIDAL | SAILED | 5 – 20 | PEDESTAL | DEPILATES | 32 |
4 | 50 5 7 4 3 2 → 454 | 454
? |
15 – 30 | 454
? |
Best: 454 = 50 × (7 + 2) + 4 |
42 |
5 | NIOACTNGQ | COATING | 22 – 37 | COATING | ATONING*, CANTING*, CONTAIN* | 49 |
6 | WEDIKOSHB | WISHED | 28 – 43 | WISHED | WHISKED* | 56 |
7 | LEPJURIGS | JURIES | 34 – 49 | PURGES | SPLURGE, GULPERS* | 63 |
8 | 75 10 8 7 9 5 → 103 | 103 ☓ | 34 – 59 | 103
? |
Best: 103 = 75 + (9 − 7) × 10 + 8 |
73 |
9 | METIISSSP | 34 – 69 | PESSIMIST
(5 seconds) |
83 |