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Episode 215

From Countdown

Episode 215 was broadcast on 26 November 1984, as part of Series 5.

Richard Maddox played June Madell, with Richard Maddox winning 41 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Maddox Score June Madell Others Max.
1 YKORKEAFG FREAKY 6 – 6 FORAGE FAKERY* 6
2 IELVFHINT FILTH 11 – 6 LIFT FINITE*, INVITE*, VENTIL* 12
3 SWOSEIGWB BOGIES 17 – 6 BOSS BOSIES*, BOWIES*, GOBIES* 18
4 75 100 7 10 2 5 → 877 876 ☓ 17 – 6 870 ☓

CV: 877 = (100 − 75 ÷ 5 + 2) × 10 + 7

28
5 AETBTROVL BLOATER 24 – 13 BLOATER ABETTOR*, BATTLER, BLOTTER, BOTTLER, LEVATOR* 35
6 TDEDOASTD TOASTED 31 – 20 TOASTED 42
7 IUARSNDGL GUARDS 31 – 27 LARDING DARLINGS, SINGULAR* 50
8 75 25 7 5 4 10 → 285 285
4 × 75 − 10 − 5
41 – 37 285
4 × 75 − 25 + 10


60
9 ATSTYILNN 41 – 37 INSTANTLY 70