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Episode 1852
From Countdown
Episode 1852 was broadcast on 4 October 1996 and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions VIII.
Chris Rogers played David Acton, with Chris Rogers winning 47 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Rogers | Score | David Acton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTCNIEOAI | ACTION | 0 – 8 | AMNIOTIC | 8 | |
| 2 | GERINDERA | REREADING | 18 – 26 | GRENADIER | 26 | |
| 3 | NHTEIJREA | HAIRNET | 25 – 26 | atherine ☓ | NEITHER, RETINAE*, THEREIN, TRAINEE | 33 |
| 4 | 8 4 6 5 7 1 → 555 | 555
(8 × 7 × (6 − 4) − 1) × 5 |
35 – 26 | — |
|
43 |
| 5 | COLETDIEP | POLICED | 42 – 33 | PETIOLE | EPIDOTE*, PEDICEL*, PEDICLE*, PICOTEE*, PILOTED* | 50 |
| 6 | YBGFAAUEO | BOGEY | 47 – 33 | buoyage ☓ | BEFOG*, FOGEY* | 55 |
| 7 | SANERALNS | ANNEALS | 47 – 41 | ARSENALS | ENSNARLS* | 63 |
| 8 | 10 7 8 1 4 3 → 173 | — | 47 – 41 | — |
CV: 173 = 7 × 8 × 3 + 1 + 4 |
73 |
| 9 | SWANSHELF | 47 – 41 | NEWSFLASH | 83 |
