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Episode 1963
From Countdown
Episode 1963 was broadcast on 17 March 1997, as part of Series 34.
Andrew Gait played James Martin, with James Martin winning 53 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Gait | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDSEEIRGC | DESIRE | 0 – 7 | DECRIES | DECRIERS | 8 |
| 2 | NLATGETAI | LETTING | 7 – 14 | ELATING | ALGINATE, TAILGATE | 16 |
| 3 | AELCTJUTS | CASTLE | 7 – 21 | SCUTTLE | ACUTEST, CUTLETS, CUTTLES*, SULCATE* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 100 50 75 8 10 → 256 | 256
25 × 10 + 8 − 100 ÷ 50 |
17 – 31 | 256
25 × 10 + 8 − 100 ÷ 50 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RTIMSEARE | streamier ☓ | 17 – 31 | streamier ☓ | ARTERIES*, EMIRATES*, MERRIEST*, REMASTER*, STEAMIER, STREAMER*, TRIREMES* | 41 |
| 6 | SBMAIEHCP | CHIMPS | 23 – 37 | MISHAP | CHAMISE*, IMPEACH | 48 |
| 7 | DYAESROMD | ROAMED | 29 – 43 | DREAMS | RADOMES, SOMEDAY* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 100 10 2 9 9 → 333 | 333
(25 + 9) × 10 − (9 − 2) |
39 – 53 | 333
(25 + 9) × 10 − (9 − 2) |
|
65 |
| 9 | SOURPITCH | 39 – 53 | COURTSHIP | 75 |
