Episode 104

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Episode 104 was broadcast on 27 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

Jane Guestin played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 69 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

This was Bradford's eighth win, making him the first octochamp in Countdown history.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jane Guestin	Score	William Bradford	Others	Max.
1	WUSINEVAR	WINERS	0 – 7	RAVINES	WAIVERS*, WIVERNS*	7
2	EGUMILIDV	GUILD	5 – 12	GLIDE	DIVULGE	14
3	PESETIDAL	SAILED	5 – 20	PEDESTAL	DEPILATES	32
4	50 5 7 4 3 2 → 454	454 ?	15 – 30	454 ?	Best: 454 = 50 × (7 + 2) + 4	42
5	NIOACTNGQ	COATING	22 – 37	COATING	ATONING*, CANTING*, CONTAIN*	49
6	WEDIKOSHB	WISHED	28 – 43	WISHED	WHISKED*	56
7	LEPJURIGS	JURIES	34 – 49	PURGES	GULPERS*, SPLURGE	63
8	75 10 8 7 9 5 → 103	103 ☓	34 – 59	103 ?	Best: 103 = 75 + (9 − 7) × 10 + 8	73
9	METIISSSP		34 – 69	PESSIMIST (5 seconds)		83