Episode 2011
From Countdown
Episode 2011 was broadcast on 22 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Peter Ashurst played Piers Brown, with Piers Brown winning 55 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Ashurst | Score | Piers Brown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSILGEAFC | SEALING | 7 – 7 | SCALING | FINAGLES | 8 |
| 2 | YNRDIUAJD | DIARY | 12 – 12 | DRAIN | DURIAN, INJURY* | 14 |
| 3 | RGPIIOWTE | POWER | 12 – 18 | GOITRE | PERIWIG*, PIEROGI* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 4 7 9 5 6 → 718 | 718
7 × 100 + (6 − 4) × 9 |
22 – 28 | 718
7 × 100 + 9 + 4 + 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | KTDCDIEOL | TICKLED | 29 – 35 | TICKLED | DELTOID | 38 |
| 6 | NFBALEANZ | blazen ☓ | 29 – 40 | FABLE | ABLAZE, ANNEAL, ZENANA* | 44 |
| 7 | LMTEOISXL | mollest ☓ | 29 – 45 | SMELT | MELILOTS* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 100 8 7 9 3 → 400 | 400
100 × (7 − 3) |
39 – 55 | 400
50 × 8 |
|
62 |
| 9 | LINOTYPED | 39 – 55 | POINTEDLY | 72 |
