Episode 1802
From Countdown
Episode 1802 was broadcast on 26 July 1996, as part of Series 32.
Paul Harper played Peter Cottee, with Peter Cottee winning 36 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was June Whitfield, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Harper | Score | Peter Cottee | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERYAMROR | REMARRY | 7 – 0 | ROAMER | 7 | |
| 2 | TCFIEOSHP | OPTICS | 13 – 0 | section ☓ | POSTICHE | 15 |
| 3 | EEESNHPAT | STEEPEN | 20 – 0 | HASTEN | HEPTANES* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 1 1 3 2 3 → 728 | — | 20 – 7 | 729
(75 − 2) × (3 × 3 + 1) − 1 |
CV: 729 |
30 |
| 5 | SGSROAOAN | SARONGS | 27 – 14 | ANGORAS | SANGARS* | 37 |
| 6 | AEVDSZISL | avidless ☓ | 27 – 20 | DEVILS | ADVISES, VALISES*, VIZSLAS* | 44 |
| 7 | FGTAIEINV | EATING | 33 – 26 | EATING | TIEFING*, VINTAGE | 51 |
| 8 | 25 10 2 7 6 2 → 521 | 520 | 33 – 36 | 521
2 × 10 × 25 + 7 × 6 ÷ 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | PAULPETER | 33 – 36 | PERPETUAL | 71 |
