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Episode 218
From Countdown
Episode 218 was broadcast on 29 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
John Wallace played Ian Channing, with John Wallace winning 58 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Wallace | Score | Ian Channing | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POGFAEXNS | PANES | 5 – 5 | GAPES | PAEONS*, SPONGE | 6 |
| 2 | GIUDEASNT | GUIDES | 11 – 11 | GUIDES | GAUDIEST, SAUTEING*, SEDATING*, STEADING* | 14 |
| 3 | VNOIGSZED | DOZING | 17 – 17 | DESIGN | DINGOES | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 5 6 10 9 → 456 | 456
75 × 6 + 9 − 5 + 2 |
27 – 27 | 456
6 × 75 + 10 − 9 + 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | VAWEBOTIN | BOVINE | 33 – 33 | BOVINE | OBVIATE | 38 |
| 6 | REGSOTDER | RESTORED | 41 – 41 | RESORTED | ROSTERED | 46 |
| 7 | LANEGUSIB | BANGLES | 48 – 48 | SEALING | SINGABLE | 54 |
| 8 | 25 10 4 2 6 3 → 891 | — | 48 – 55 | 890
4 × 25 × (6 + 3) − 10 |
CV: 890 = 4 × 25 × (6 + 3) − 10
|
64 |
| 9 | RAVTSDIEE | ADVERTISE
(10.5 seconds) |
58 – 55 | 74 |
