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Episode 2654
From Countdown
Episode 2654 was broadcast on 30 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Perry Poole played Melvin Hetherington, with Melvin Hetherington winning 69 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Perry Poole | Score | Melvin Hetherington | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNJIEARND | HANDIER | 7 – 7 | HANDIER | 7 | |
| 2 | TESWISBUH | BUSHIEST | 15 – 15 | BUSHIEST | 15 | |
| 3 | PCDAOEGVA | PAVED | 15 – 21 | PAGODA | PAVAGE* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 8 1 6 4 → 109 | 109
(6 x 4) + 8 + 2 + 75 |
25 – 31 | 109
(8 x 4) + 2 + 75 |
|
31 |
| 5 | TDUYREITB | BUTTERY | 32 – 38 | BUTTERY | BRUITED*, DUBIETY*, TRIBUTE* | 38 |
| 6 | TZGAEITKN | TAKING | 38 – 44 | KITTEN | TZIGANE | 45 |
| 7 | TNEFOMCAN | FOAM | 38 – 49 | COMET | CONNATE*, CONTEMN, MONTANE* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 5 9 2 6 7 → 685 | 685
(7 x 100) - (9 + 6) |
48 – 59 | 685
(7 x 100) - (9 + 6) |
|
62 |
| 9 | DUDPORTER | 48 – 69 | PROTRUDED
(23.25 seconds) |
72 |
