Episode 2822
From Countdown
Episode 2822 was broadcast on 10 August 2000, as part of Series 43.
Michael Sharman played Martin Craven, with Martin Craven winning 60 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Andrea McLean, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Sharman | Score | Martin Craven | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSREOANRT | ROASTED | 7 – 7 | ROASTER | ADORNERS*, ROADSTER | 8 |
| 2 | FICEKIFBD | BIKED | 7 – 13 | BIFFED | 14 | |
| 3 | SMNLUEORC | COURSE | 13 – 19 | CLONES | CONSUMER | 22 |
| 4 | 75 50 100 5 10 2 → 465 | 465
5 × 100 − (50 ÷ 2 + 10) |
23 – 29 | 465
10 × 50 − (75 − 5) ÷ 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TIMELASWN | ENTAILS | 30 – 29 | SWINE | AILMENTS, ALIMENTS*, MANLIEST* | 40 |
| 6 | GDROEIYVW | overdig ☓ | 30 – 34 | RIDGE | DEVOIR*, WEIRDO, WEIRDY*, WIDGER* | 46 |
| 7 | SAGETUHGO | GUEST | 30 – 40 | SOUGHT | HOGGETS*, HOSTAGE, OUTAGES* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 9 2 1 3 4 → 359 | 357 | 30 – 50 | 359
(100 − (9 + 3 − 2)) × 4 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | SNIVILHAG | 30 – 60 | LAVISHING
(9.75 seconds) |
73 |
