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Episode 83
From Countdown
Episode 83 was broadcast on 21 September 1983, as part of Series 3.
Madge Newall played Harry Venet, with Harry Venet winning 57 – 12. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Madge Newall | Score | Harry Venet | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSEAFIAVD | ? | ? – ? | ? | ABASED*, ABIDES*, ADVISE*, BIASED* | 6 |
| 2 | EIWYMALTE | ? | ? – ? | ? | MEATILY* | 13 |
| 3 | MOETDSIFG | ? | ? – ? | ? | EGOTISM*, FIDGETS*, FOISTED*, MIDGETS*, MODISTE* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 10 8 1 3 5 → 291 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 291 = (50 + 10) × 5 − 8 − 1 |
30 |
| 5 | AENRSASGU | ? | ? – ? | ? | ASSUAGER* | 38 |
| 6 | CHOICEHSU | ? | ? – ? | ? | CHOICES*, COUCHES* | 45 |
| 7 | IEYRLTOUP | ? | ? – ? | ? | OUTLIER*, POLITER*, POULTRY* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 25 4 2 4 6 → 527 | ? | 12 – 47 | ? |
Best: 527 = (100 − 4 − 4) × 6 − 25 |
62 |
| 9 | GINNAHPEP | 12 – 57 | HAPPENING
(5.5 seconds) |
72 |
