Episode 2123
From Countdown
Episode 2123 was broadcast on 27 October 1997, as part of Series 37.
Brett Smitheram played Jonathan Goldstone, with Brett Smitheram winning 53 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brett Smitheram | Score | Jonathan Goldstone | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCHIAIOWQ | MIAOW | 5 – 0 | WHAM | AMICI*, CAHOW*, MACHO, MOCHA*, OHMIC* | 5 |
| 2 | TZRAOMUTO | TOMATO | 11 – 6 | TOMATO | MUTATOR* | 12 |
| 3 | BWXIEALSG | ABSEIL | 17 – 12 | SILAGE | BEWAILS | 19 |
| 4 | 50 10 2 6 5 4 → 757 | 758
(10 + 5) × 50 + 6 + 2 |
24 – 12 | 760 |
CV: 757 = 6 ÷ 2 + 4 + (10 + 5) × 50 |
29 |
| 5 | PSMPEAODR | PAMPERS | 31 – 12 | DAMPER | PAMPEROS* | 37 |
| 6 | LDTIOIERI | LOITER | 37 – 18 | LOITER | DIORITE | 44 |
| 7 | GFHEUINSE | FUSING | 43 – 24 | HINGES | FEEING*, FEIGNS*, FEUING*, GENIUS, HENGES*, INFUSE*, NEIGHS*, SEEING*, SIGNEE* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 75 100 25 7 4 → 320 | 327 | 43 – 31 | 321
50 × 7 − (25 + 4) |
CV: 320 = 4 × 100 − 75 − (7 − 50 ÷ 25) |
60 |
| 9 | ANTIDOTIC | DICTATION
(2.25 seconds) |
53 – 31 | 70 |
