Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 2808
From Countdown
Episode 2808 was broadcast on 13 July 2000, as part of Series 43.
Kate Ritchie played Martin Bates, with Kate Ritchie winning 58 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Ritchie | Score | Martin Bates | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LASGIRREY | SILAGE | 6 – 0 | grails ☓ | GREASILY | 8 |
| 2 | CDOGAIPUF | FUCOID | 12 – 0 | AUDIO | 14 | |
| 3 | TEGOELCAN | ELEGANT | 19 – 0 | GENTLE | ELONGATE | 22 |
| 4 | 75 5 1 4 7 4 → 734 | — | 19 – 7 | 730
(7 + 4 − 1) × 75 − 5 × 4 |
CV: 734 = (75 + 7) × (5 + 4) − 4 |
32 |
| 5 | ISLPEKGOR | SPOILER | 26 – 14 | GLORIES | PORGIES*, PORKIES, PROLEGS* | 39 |
| 6 | BEHASDETD | BEHEADS | 33 – 21 | BADDEST | DEATHBEDS | 57 |
| 7 | LEIWMANQS | LEANS | 38 – 21 | wiseman ☓ | INWALES*, MENIALS, SEMINAL* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 6 1 9 6 1 → 114 | 114
(50 − (1 + 1) × 6) × (9 − 6) |
48 – 21 | 115 |
|
74 |
| 9 | LERTYITIS | STERILITY
(17.5 seconds) |
58 – 21 | 84 |
