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Episode 2747
From Countdown
Episode 2747 was broadcast on 6 April 2000, as part of Series 42.
Margaret Shuttleworth played John Hastings, with John Hastings winning 49 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Margaret Shuttleworth | Score | John Hastings | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VEASBRIDE | BEAVERS | 7 – 0 | BRAVES | BEARDIES | 8 |
2 | NFTUSILEX | STIFLE | 13 – 6 | FINEST | INFLUXES | 16 |
3 | DOTAHTESI | HATED | 13 – 13 | TOASTED | ATHETOID* | 24 |
4 | 50 1 6 3 3 6 → 386 | 386
(6 + 1) × 50 + (3 + 3) × 6 |
23 – 23 | 386
(6 + 1) × 50 + (3 + 3) × 6 |
|
34 |
SST | CATACURE | ACCURATE | ||||
5 | WPGEACKOT | PACKET | 29 – 29 | CAPOTE*, COWPAT*, COWPEA*, POTAGE*, TOECAP, TOWAGE* | 40 | |
6 | RIELNLAIT | RELIANT | 36 – 29 | TALLER | INERTIAL | 48 |
7 | NSGUOZPER | SPONGER | 43 – 29 | POURS | SURGEON, UNROPES*, ZONURES* | 55 |
8 | 25 8 2 4 5 1 → 820 | 815 | 43 – 39 | 820
(8 × 4 + 1) × 25 − 5 |
|
65 |
9 | SEXIPETER | 43 – 49 | EXPERTISE
(3 seconds) |
75 |