Episode 100

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Episode 100 was broadcast on 20 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

David Coss played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 50 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

This episode was repeated on 26 July 1999, following the conclusion of England vs New Zealand; as this was the first Countdown repeat that aired on Channel 4.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Coss	Score	William Bradford	Others	Max.
1	VNUGEITAY	EATING	0 – 7	NAIVETY	VINTAGE*	7
2	DOJEGOSCU	GOODS	0 – 13	JUDGES	COUDES*, ESCUDO*, GOOSED*, JOCOSE	13
3	SFEOATBHE	BATHES	6 – 19	BATHES	BATHOS*, BEHEST*, BOHEAS*	19
4	50 8 5 8 2 7 → 337	337 ?	16 – 29	337 ?	Best: 337 = 50 × 7 − 8 − 5	29
5	IMEIPOSTF	IMPOSE	22 – 35	IMPOSE	OPTIMISE*	37
6	EATRWELDI	RETAILED	30 – 35	WATERED		45
7	VXTUOILNE	TOIL	30 – 40	VIXEN	INVOLUTE*	53
8	75 100 6 3 4 1 → 445	445 ?	40 – 50	445 ?	Best: 445 = 75 × 6 − 4 − 1	63
9	LTTSHIIYO		40 – 50	loitishly ☓ (28 seconds)	HOSTILITY	73