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Episode 48
From Countdown
Episode 48 was broadcast on 11 May 1983, as part of Series 2.
Michael Firth played Russell Byers, with Michael Firth winning 52 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Firth | Score | Russell Byers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OEGNTENGY | ? | ? – ? | ? | NEOTENY* | 7 |
| 2 | UEHRHNIRA | ? | ? – ? | ? | HERNIA*, HURRAH* | 13 |
| 3 | UEETBGKRY | ? | ? – ? | ? | BURGEE*, REBUKE*, TURKEY*, TUYERE* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 5 8 2 5 10 → 261 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 261 = 50 × 5 + 8 + 5 − 2 |
29 |
| 5 | IECBYLHCI | ? | ? – ? | ? | BICYCLE* | 36 |
| 6 | AIURGGQNI | ? | ? – ? | ? | ARGUING* | 43 |
| 7 | OTMANYNIO | ? | ? – ? | ? | ANTIMONY*, ANTINOMY* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 7 10 8 9 → 604 | ? | 52 – 27 | ? |
Best: 604 = 75 × 8 + 9 − 5 |
61 |
| 9 | UUUROILSX | 52 – 37 | LUXURIOUS
(? seconds) |
71 |
