Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 384
From Countdown
Episode 384 was broadcast on 10 March 1986, as part of Series 8.
Debbie Kingshott played Margaret Crompton, with Margaret Crompton winning 42 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Debbie Kingshott | Score | Margaret Crompton | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VERSLUAPO | PEARLS | 0 – 7 | VALUERS | OVERLAPS, OVERPLUS* | 8 |
2 | NSFYKEAOY | SNEAKY | 6 – 7 | FAKES | KAYOES* | 14 |
3 | SNTEUERTA | NATURES | 13 – 14 | NUTTERS | ENTREATS*, TAUNTERS* | 22 |
4 | 75 25 10 3 3 6 → 540 | 539
(75 − (25 − 3)) × 10 + 6 + 3 |
20 – 21 | 539
(75 − 25 + 3) × 10 + 6 + 3 |
CV: 540 = (75 + 25 − 10) × 6 |
32 |
5 | LVTRDEOIW | TWIRLED | 27 – 21 | TROWEL | 39 | |
6 | GSZEOITGH | SIGHT | 32 – 26 | GOEST | HOGGETS* | 46 |
7 | MTLPFEIEA | PLATE | 32 – 32 | MEALIE | METAFILE* | 54 |
8 | 100 5 3 8 4 1 → 857 | 855 | 32 – 42 | 857
8 × 100 + (5 × 4 − 1) × 3 |
|
64 |
9 | aceimnrst* | 32 – 42 | MISCREANT | 74 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes in Series 8
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Julia Swannell as lexicographer
- Episodes with Bill Tidy as a guest
- Recaps with missing conundrum scrambles