Episode C8

The eighth (and last) episode of Celebrity Countdown was broadcast on 18 June 1998, with Alan Coren beating Graeme Garden 35 - 29. The lexicographer was Susie Dent and the Dictionary Corner guest was Matthew Parris.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Coren	Score	Graeme Garden	Others	Max.
1	RMYEOISLU	MOUSILY	7 – 7	MOUSILY	LOURIES, LOUSIER, MISERLY, MISRULE*, MOUSIER	7
2	IPFAESDOJ	POISED	13 – 7	JAPES	ADIPOSE, FEIJOAS*	14
3	25 3 10 1 9 8 → 585	583 ☓	13 – 7	—	CV: 585 = (((8 x 3) - 1) x 25) + 10	24
4	VAEBSIQUC	BISQUE	19 – 13	CAVIES	ABUSIVE, CAIQUES	31
5	RTNOASSEG	GROANS	25 – 19	TONERS	ASSENTOR, NEGATORS, RAGSTONE, SANTEROS, SENATORS, SONGSTER*, TREASONS	39
6	100 9 6 8 3 6 → 323	323 (3 x 100) + 9 + 6 + 8	35 – 19	325		49
7	WHITEGRIN		35 – 29	WITHERING (4 seconds)		59