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Episode 1908
From Countdown
Episode 1908 was broadcast on 30 December 1996, as part of Series 34.
Bob Edwards played Harshan Lamabadusuriya, with Harshan Lamabadusuriya winning 55 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Edwards | Score | Harshan Lamabadusuriya | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSHEONURC | CRUSH | 0 – 7 | UNHORSE | CONSUMER | 8 |
| 2 | FDTEAILPC | PLATED | 0 – 14 | PLICATE | PLICATED | 16 |
| 3 | GHSUILEGK | HULKS | 0 – 20 | GUILES | HIGGLES* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 8 2 4 3 6 → 280 | 280
(6 x 50) - ((2 x 8) + 4) |
10 – 30 | 280
(6 x 50) - ((2 x 8) + 4) |
|
33 |
| 5 | LDRAOETSI | ISOLATED | 18 – 38 | LEOTARDS | IDOLATERS, STEROIDAL | 51 |
| 6 | CTGEAILOM | LOCATE | 24 – 38 | aloetic ☓ | CLIMATE, COMITAL*, GAMETIC*, GELCOAT*, METICAL* | 58 |
| 7 | VRWAEINFR | WAIVER | 24 – 45 | REFRAIN | 65 | |
| 8 | 50 3 5 3 9 10 → 714 | 714
((10 + 5) x (50 - 3)) + 9 |
34 – 55 | 714
(50 + (3 / 3)) x (9 + 5) |
|
75 |
| 9 | DANPRIMER | REPRIMAND
(4.75 seconds) |
44 – 55 | 85 |
