Episode 1301
From Countdown
Episode 1301 was broadcast on 20 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Norman Christian played Bernard Rogers, with Norman Christian winning 58 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Christian | Score | Bernard Rogers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HFRIAEPLA | PARIAH | 6 – 0 | AFIRE | PARHELIA* | 8 |
| 2 | SDAZODGIE | DODGES | 12 – 6 | DODGES | GADOIDS | 15 |
| 3 | NBMUOEGDA | ABOUND | 18 – 12 | BODEGA | ABDOMEN, BONDAGE*, DOGBANE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 6 4 2 7 8 → 982 | 986 | 18 – 19 | 985
(6 + 4) × 50 × 2 − 8 − 7 |
CV: 981/983 Best: 982 = (6 × 2 + 7) × 50 + 8 × 4 |
32 |
| 5 | VBEUGYAST | VAGUEST | 25 – 19 | STAGEY | 39 | |
| 6 | RVIMSUEGT | VIRTUES | 32 – 19 | MUSTER | GRIVETS*, GUSTIER, GUTSIER, MUSTIER | 46 |
| 7 | LNCEARIBL | LANCER | 38 – 25 | RECALL | BRAILLE*, CALIBER*, CALIBRE*, CARBINE*, CARLINE*, LIBERAL | 53 |
| 8 | 100 3 9 2 6 4 → 285 | 285
3 × 100 − (9 + 6) |
48 – 35 | 285
3 × 100 − (9 + 6) |
|
63 |
| 9 | GUNNERPAT | REPUGNANT
(3.75 seconds) |
58 – 35 | 73 |
