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Episode 541
From Countdown
Episode 541 was broadcast on 7 April 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 11.
Ted Kimmons played James Wilkie, with James Wilkie winning 53 - 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ted Kimmons | Score | James Wilkie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEGIHATOR | RIGHTO | 0 – 7 | LIGHTER | LITHARGE*, REGOLITH* | 8 |
| 2 | SUHGDEOAY | SOUGHED | 7 – 7 | GASHED | 15 | |
| 3 | NECITONEP | PECTIN | 13 – 13 | NOTICE | NEOTENIC* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 8 6 4 5 4 → 374 | 375 | 13 – 23 | 374
(75 x 5) - (4 / 4) |
|
33 |
| 5 | MNVSREAOT | OVATES | 13 – 30 | SERVANT | MONSTERA*, OVERMANS, STOREMAN* | 41 |
| 6 | HESICOGEN | CHOSEN | 13 – 37 | SHOEING | CHEESING | 49 |
| 7 | SUJPLNIEM | MINUS | 13 – 43 | PLUMES | SPLENIUM* | 57 |
| 8 | 75 100 1 4 3 9 → 270 | 250 | 13 – 43 | 270 ☓ |
CV: 270 = (75 x 4) - ((9 + 1) x 3) |
67 |
| 9 | eelprssxy* | 13 – 53 | EXPRESSLY
(8 seconds) |
77 |
