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Episode 108
From Countdown
Episode 108 was broadcast on 3 November 1983, as part of Series 3.
David Brook played Syd Spilsbury, with David Brook winning 53 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Brook | Score | Syd Spilsbury | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPAESVAPQ | SAVAGE | 6 – 6 | SAVAGE | AGAPES*, AGAVES*, PAVAGE* | 6 |
| 2 | SLARNODEL | ORDEALS | 13 – 13 | SNARLED | LANDLERS*, LLANEROS*, SOLANDER* | 14 |
| 3 | DEUHJENCL | LUNCHED | 20 – 20 | LUNCHED | 21 | |
| 4 | 5 4 7 8 7 50 → 224 | ?
? |
27 – 27 | ?
? |
CV: 224 = 7 x 8 x 4 |
31 |
| 5 | WGAHTOCIG | WATCH | 32 – 32 | WITCH | AITCH*, COATI*, GIGOT*, TACHO*, WIGHT* | 36 |
| 6 | NESTIROBN | BONNIEST | 40 – 32 | STONIER | INTONERS* | 44 |
| 7 | ZVDUFITUD | DUD | 43 – 35 | DUD | 47 | |
| 8 | 25 8 6 6 7 10 → 465 | — | 43 – 35 | ? ☓ |
Best: 465 = (25 + 6) x (8 + 7) |
57 |
| 9 | EEETHDRAN | HEARTENED
(7 seconds) |
53 – 35 | 67 |
