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Episode 2156

From Countdown

Episode 2156 was broadcast on 11 December 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 37.

Kate Surtees played Janet Nelson, with Kate Surtees winning 57 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Kate Surtees Score Janet Nelson Others Max.
1 AGSDEOHNI DASHING 7 – 7 DASHING ADHESION, AGONISED, DIAGNOSE, HEADINGS, SHEADING* 8
2 RGUWESRON GROWERS 14 – 14 GROWERS WRONGERS 16
3 AIGPJDEAR PARADE 20 – 20 PAIRED DIAPER, GRIPED, REPAID* 22
4 75 5 3 6 1 2 → 903 903
6 × 2 × 75 + 3
30 – 30 903
6 × 2 × 75 + 3


32
5 XLEIRONMP IMPLORE 37 – 37 IMPLORE PROLINE 39
6 BFAUGAPEN AGAPE 42 – 37 PANG FAUNAE* 45
7 TZDIOOTEY DOTTY 47 – 42 DOTTY DOOZIE*, TOOTED 51
8 75 6 8 3 10 1 → 452 452
75 × 6 + 10 − 8
57 – 52 452
75 × 6 + 3 − 1


61
9 LUPUSGERE 57 – 52 SUPERGLUE 71