Episode 1826
From Countdown
Episode 1826 was broadcast on 29 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
Stephen Paver played Nikki Needham, with Nikki Needham winning 60 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Paver | Score | Nikki Needham | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EONERTGPO | TOPER | 0 – 6 | OPENER | PROTEGE | 7 |
| 2 | WHOOVISRM | ROOMS | 0 – 13 | MOORISH | 14 | |
| 3 | LRDAISTEG | GIRDLES | 7 – 20 | DERAILS | LARDIEST, REGALIST* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 10 8 1 → 230 | 228
(1 + 1) × 100 + 10 + 10 + 8 |
14 – 27 | 232
(100 + 10 + 10) × (1 + 1) − 8 |
CV: 230 = (100 + 10) × (1 + 1) + 10 |
32 |
| 5 | NBMAIPFED | PAINED | 20 – 33 | FAMINE | BEDPAN*, DAMPEN, IMPEND*, MAIDEN*, MEDIAN*, MEDINA*, PIEMAN* | 38 |
| 6 | QTASNRAIE | STAINER | 27 – 40 | ARTISAN | ANTISERA*, SANTERIA* | 46 |
| 7 | IONBLIERG | BROILING | 35 – 40 | reboiling ☓ | IGNOBLER*, RELIGION | 54 |
| 8 | 25 1 6 8 9 7 → 793 | 793 ☓ | 35 – 50 | 793
8 × (9 − 6 + 1) × 25 − 7 |
|
64 |
| 9 | RUNNDOGGI | 35 – 60 | GROUNDING
(3.75 seconds) |
74 |
