Episode 1668
From Countdown
Episode 1668 was broadcast on 24 July 1995, as part of Series 30.
Andrew Bull played John Marshman, with Andrew Bull winning 61 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Bull | Score | John Marshman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STREOADNC | REDCOATS | 8 – 0 | ROASTED | NOTECARDS*, TRANSCODE* | 18 |
| 2 | NBGUAIRBD | DRUBBING | 16 – 8 | DRUBBING | 26 | |
| 3 | ECSTHAUSM | MATCHES | 23 – 15 | MATCHES | MUSTACHES | 44 |
| 4 | 75 3 6 7 5 4 → 962 | 962
(75 − (5 − 4)) × (7 + 6) |
33 – 15 | 963 |
|
54 |
| 5 | JMTNEOEAL | MENTAL | 39 – 21 | MANTLE | OMENTAL*, TELAMON | 61 |
| 6 | UETDMRAVH | MATURED | 46 – 21 | ? | 68 | |
| 7 | SGTSIEIFS | 5 | 51 – 26 | 5 | FISTS*, GIFTS*, GITES*, ISSEI*, SEIFS*, SIFTS*, SITES*, STIES*, TIEFS* | 73 |
| 8 | 75 25 50 100 4 2 → 847 | ? | 51 – 36 | 847
4 × 2 × 100 + 50 − 75 ÷ 25 |
|
83 |
| 9 | INCAFEAST | FASCINATE
(2 seconds) |
61 – 36 | 93 |
