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Episode 455
From Countdown
Episode 455 was broadcast on 27 October 1986, as part of Series 10.
David Whiting played Doreen Midgley, with David Whiting winning 50 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Whiting | Score | Doreen Midgley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OEAPTRSET | PROSTATE | 8 – 0 | POTTERS | OPERETTAS, POETASTER* | 18 |
| 2 | GIAORPSTX | GROATS | 14 – 6 | SPIGOT | RAGTOPS* | 25 |
| 3 | EOAVTFLSF | LOAVES | 20 – 6 | afloat ☓ | FOLATES*, SOLVATE | 32 |
| 4 | 100 3 10 5 2 10 → 882 | 882 ☓ | 20 – 6 | 880 ☓ |
CV: 882 = (100 + 10) × (5 + 3) + 2 |
42 |
| 5 | IOENWSROT | EROSION | 27 – 6 | rootwines ☓ | SNOOTIER | 50 |
| 6 | EUAYLWSLE | LEEWAY | 33 – 6 | wally ☓ | WALLEYES*, WEASELLY* | 58 |
| 7 | ANEODPSED | DEPOSED | 40 – 6 | OPENED | DAPSONE*, DEADENS*, DEPENDS*, DESPOND, SPONDEE* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 7 2 7 5 1 → 123 | 123
7 × (2 + 1) + 7 − 5 + 100 |
50 – 6 | 122 |
|
75 |
| 9 | EIGHTOURS | 50 – 16 | RIGHTEOUS
(3 seconds) |
85 |
