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Episode 152
From Countdown
Episode 152 was broadcast on 3 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Stuart Schofield played Robert Richland, with Robert Richland winning 75 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell. 70 was the highest ever losing score in a 9-round game.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stuart Schofield | Score | Robert Richland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STALDILEN | INSTALLED | 18 – 18 | INSTALLED | DILATES | 18 |
| 2 | HINTEROEY | NEITHER | 25 – 25 | NEITHER | THEREIN, HEROINE*, THEREON* | 25 |
| 3 | SITIBSRAT | STRAITS | 32 – 32 | STRAITS | SATIRIST* | 33 |
| 4 | 75 1 3 10 6 3 → 151 | 151
(3 - 1) x 75 + 10 - 6 - 3 |
42 – 42 | 151
(3 - 1) x 75 + 10 - 6 - 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | RUVESDBIO | BRUISED | 49 – 49 | DEVOURS | OVERBIDS | 51 |
| 6 | CBLAIFULJ | LILAC | 54 – 49 | CALL | ABULIC*, FIBULA* | 57 |
| 7 | TNONEGICE | NOTICE | 60 – 55 | NOTICE | GENETIC* | 64 |
| 8 | 75 1 1 2 5 10 → 735 | 735
75 x 10 - (2 + 1) x 5 |
70 – 65 | 735
(75 - 2) x 10 + 5 |
|
74 |
| 9 | NIGIMSORP | 70 – 75 | PROMISING
(4 seconds) |
84 |
