Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 856
From Countdown
Episode 856 was broadcast on 2 March 1989, as part of Series 17.
Karen Hoggarth played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 58 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Karen Hoggarth | Score | Lawrence Pearse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCOEIRGDA | GRADE | 0 – 7 | CORDAGE | ERGODIC* | 7 |
| 2 | SDITALUFN | STAID | 0 – 14 | FLAUNTS | DUALIST, FISTULA*, FUSTIAN*, INDULTS*, SUNDIAL | 14 |
| 3 | CPEWOELAR | PLACE | 0 – 21 | REPLACE | PAROLEE*, PERCALE* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 4 10 9 6 3 → 640 | 640
((9 + 3) x 50) + (4 x 10) |
10 – 31 | 640
((10 + 3) x 50) - (6 + 4) |
|
31 |
| 5 | XTISONEKS | SKEINS | 16 – 37 | EXISTS | KENOSIS*, KETOSIS*, NOSIEST, SEXTONS* | 38 |
| 6 | LRMAOGREF | roamer ☓ | 16 – 43 | MORALE | FEMORAL*, FORAGER, FOREARM | 45 |
| 7 | GQITOVDEO | vetoed ☓ | 16 – 48 | VOTED | GOODIE* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 3 9 10 1 8 → 857 | 858
(100 x 9) - (((3 + 1) x 8) + 10) |
23 – 48 | 854 |
CV: 857 = ((100 + 10 - 3) x 8) + 1 |
61 |
| 9 | aaegimmns* | imagining ☓
(6 seconds) |
23 – 58 | MISMANAGE
(17 seconds) |
71 |
