Episode 1734
From Countdown
Episode 1734 was broadcast on 23 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Sean Carey played Kenneth Michie, with Kenneth Michie winning 65 – 55, after 2 tie-break conundrums. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sean Carey | Score | Kenneth Michie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TFRIAUNSO | NUTRIAS | 7 – 7 | RATIONS | RAINOUTS* | 8 |
| 2 | LMHAIETSV | HAMLETS | 14 – 14 | HAMLETS | ATHEISM, HAVELIS* | 15 |
| 3 | DLROERATZ | TARRED | 20 – 20 | ORDEAL | DELATOR*, LEOTARD, RAZORED, REALTOR, RELATOR* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 2 9 8 1 5 → 875 | 875
9 × 100 − (8 − 2 − 1) × 5 |
30 – 30 | 875
(100 − 2) × 9 − 8 + 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | NPYOESRUK | PRUNES | 36 – 36 | PRUNES | KOUPREYS*, YOUNKERS | 40 |
| 6 | SMPIUTGAV | AUTISM | 42 – 42 | GAMUTS | GUIMPS*, STIGMA* | 46 |
| 7 | TLFEIATWE | WATTLE | 48 – 48 | FETTLE | ALEWIFE, FLATTIE | 53 |
| 8 | 100 9 5 7 4 8 → 561 | 563
(100 + 7 + 4) × 5 + 8 |
55 – 55 | 563
(100 + 7 + 4) × 5 + 8 |
CV: 561 = 5 × 100 + 7 × 9 − 8 ÷ 4 |
63 |
| 9 | SININTOUR | 55 – 55 | INTRUSION | 73 | ||
| TB | THREEHAIL | 55 – 55 | HEALTHIER | 73 | ||
| TB | SAILFIEND | 55 – 65 | FINALISED
(18 seconds) |
73 |
