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Episode 2787
From Countdown
Episode 2787 was broadcast on 6 June 2000, as part of Series 42.
Jim Ainsworth played Paul Beesley, with Jim Ainsworth winning 42 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
The recording of this programme was delayed due to the late running of Carol Vorderman's train. To keep the studio audience entertained, this impromptu performance was given.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jim Ainsworth | Score | Paul Beesley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOGEJTICU | JUICE | 5 – 5 | GOUGE | OUTJIE* | 6 |
| 2 | SLREOSATD | ROASTED | 5 – 13 | LEOTARDS | LODESTARS | 24 |
| 3 | YEWNIVALR | WINERY | 11 – 19 | LIVERY | INLAYER*, NAILERY*, NAIVELY*, NERVILY*, RAVELIN*, VIRELAY*, WEARILY | 31 |
| 4 | 75 1 2 1 3 8 → 499 | — | 11 – 19 | — |
CV: 499 = (75 − 1 − 3) × (8 − 1) + 2 |
41 |
| 5 | DSFEITGAQ | FIDGETS | 18 – 19 | FASTED | AGISTED | 48 |
| 6 | LONREHAPS | PAROLES | 25 – 26 | PLANERS | ALPHORNS*, PERSONAL, PSORALEN*, SHRAPNEL* | 56 |
| 7 | XLYEIMDAT | DAYTIME | 32 – 26 | MALTED | MEATILY | 63 |
| 8 | 100 9 7 5 1 2 → 996 | 996
(9 + 1) × 100 − (7 − (5 − 2)) |
42 – 26 | 997 |
|
73 |
| 9 | OURCITYIS | 42 – 26 | CURIOSITY | 83 |
