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Episode CC4
From Countdown
Episode CC4 was broadcast on 10 May 1982 in the Yorkshire region only as the fourth quarter-final of the Calendar Countdown Main Series.
Michael Firth played Irene Hill, with Michael Firth winning 24 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest and the lexicographer was Ted Moult.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Firth | Score | Irene Hill | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BFMGVEWU | FUME | 4 – 0 | 4 not asked | BEGUM* | 5 |
| 2 | EEAJHONY | 4 not asked | 4 – 5 | HONEY | ENJOY*, HYENA*, YOJAN* | 10 |
| 3 | KSOQRISH | SHIRKS | 10 – 5 | shirks | 16 | |
| 4 | 1 6 50 7 6 5 → 755 | — | 10 – 6 | 730
(6 + 1 + 7) × 50 + 6 × 5 |
DMC: 730 = (6 + 1 + 7) × 50 + 6 × 5
|
19 |
| 5 | OIOVYFSB | boos | 10 – 10 | BOYS | OVIBOS* | 25 |
| 6 | MRGIUWOJ | GRIM | 14 – 10 | grim | GUIRO*, JORUM*, MURGI*, RIGMO* | 30 |
| 7 | EATNLEHF | eaten | 14 – 15 | ELATE | ETHANE*, LATEEN*, LEAFEN* | 36 |
| 8 | 50 7 7 9 8 1 → 556 | 556
(9 + 1) × 50 + 8 × 7 |
19 – 15 | 556 |
|
41 |
| 9 | RMYAVSIB | BARMY | 24 – 15 | 5 not asked | MBARIS*, MBIRAS* | 47 |
| 10 | IIUFWJOS | 3 not asked | 24 – 18 | SOW | SOJU* | 51 |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
