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Episode 2188

From Countdown

Episode 2188 was broadcast on 2 February 1998, as part of Series 38.

Gerry Pearce played Paul Thompson, with Gerry Pearce winning 56 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gerry Pearce Score Paul Thompson Others Max.
1 NCYSRUIER CRUISER 7 – 7 CURRIES INSURER*, NURSERY, SUCRIER* 7
2 TOLEBTOFG BOOTLEG 14 – 7 bottles ☓ 14
3 MVNSCIAIE CINEMAS 21 – 7 VEINS AMNESIC, MENISCI* 21
4 10 2 5 6 4 3 → 592 592
4 × 3 × 5 × 10 − (6 + 2)
31 – 7 593


31
5 ROHELANGD GROANED 31 – 15 HEADLONG 39
6 FLRDPUEAI FAILURE 38 – 15 flaired ☓ EPIDURAL, PRIDEFUL 47
7 ZEDTALNET TALENTED 46 – 23 TALENTED 55
8 75 2 10 1 5 7 → 968 967 46 – 33 968
(10 + 5 − 2) × 75 − 7


65
9 DOPYCHOIR CHIROPODY
(5.25 seconds)
56 – 33 75