Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Difference between revisions of "Episode 2552"
From Countdown
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
{{Rounds-start|Glynn Leaney|Terence English}} | {{Rounds-start|Glynn Leaney|Terence English}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |TSENURADP|untreads ☓|PASTURED |TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS*|0|8|8}} | {{R-letters |1 |TSENURADP|untreads ☓|PASTURED |TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS*|0|8|8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |TLMLIOENA|ELATION|LAMENT |AILMENT*, ALIMENT*, MAILLOT*, MELILOT*|7|8|15}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|3|9|5|8|1| 158 | ||
| + | |158|solc1= | ||
| + | |158|solc2= | ||
| + | |17|18|25}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |4 |RTIYESIGM|TIMERS|MITRES |GRIMIEST*|23|24|33}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |LDBGOAESR|BADGERS|GARBLED |GARBLES*, LODGERS*|30|31|40}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|8|7|6|1|5| 474 | ||
| + | |468|sol1= | ||
| + | |478|sol2= | ||
| + | |other=474|solother=(100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1 | ||
| + | |30|38|50}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|7 |TICTEAPOT|c2time=6.5|c2sol=PETTICOAT|30|48|60}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 40|2552]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 40|2552]] | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 25 April 2009
Episode 2552 was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the Series 40 grand final.
Glynn Leaney played Terence English, with Terence English winning 81 - 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glynn Leaney | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSENURADP | untreads ☓ | 0 – 8 | PASTURED | TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS* | 8 |
| 2 | TLMLIOENA | ELATION | 7 – 8 | LAMENT | AILMENT*, ALIMENT*, MAILLOT*, MELILOT* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 3 9 5 8 1 → 158 | 158 | 17 – 18 | 158 |
|
25 |
| 4 | RTIYESIGM | TIMERS | 23 – 24 | MITRES | GRIMIEST* | 33 |
| 5 | LDBGOAESR | BADGERS | 30 – 31 | GARBLED | GARBLES*, LODGERS* | 40 |
| 6 | 100 8 7 6 1 5 → 474 | 468 | 30 – 38 | 478 |
Best: 474 = (100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1 |
50 |
| 7 | TICTEAPOT | 30 – 48 | PETTICOAT
(6.5 seconds) |
60 |
