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Episode 1971
From Countdown
Episode 1971 was broadcast on 27 March 1997, and was the second semi-final of Series 34.
Huw Morgan played Paul Peters, with Huw Morgan winning 61 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Huw Morgan | Score | Paul Peters | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRPITDYAE | PRIMATE | 7 – 7 | PRIMATE | IMPARTED | 8 |
| 2 | ROTSECVAE | OVERCAST | 15 – 15 | OVERACTS | OVEREATS* | 16 |
| 3 | GJNLOAIRZ | LAZING | 21 – 21 | JARGON | RANGOLI* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 25 50 4 3 10 → 314 | 314
(3 x 100) + 10 + 4 |
31 – 31 | 314
(3 x 100) + 10 + 4 |
|
33 |
| 5 | LEMDUNDEL | MUDDLE | 37 – 31 | unmelded ☓ | DUELLED* | 40 |
| 6 | BTGIEHAWN | THAWING | 44 – 38 | BEATING | WINGBEAT* | 48 |
| 7 | TERTINEXR | TERRINE | 51 – 45 | TERRINE | REINTER*, RENTIER* | 55 |
| 8 | 8 4 8 10 7 6 → 824 | — | 51 – 45 | — |
CV: 824 = (((10 + 6 - 4) x 8) + 7) x 8 |
65 |
| 9 | DEEPFRUIT | PUTREFIED
(29.5 seconds) |
61 – 45 | 75 |
