Episode 196
From Countdown
Episode 196 was broadcast on 30 October 1984, as part of Series 5.
Sarah Hadaway played Colin Pearce, with the game ending in a 55-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sarah Hadaway | Score | Colin Pearce | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWMBIOACN | COINS | 5 – 5 | BISON | ANOSMIC* | 7 |
| 2 | IEHTVAJSD | STAVED | 11 – 11 | STAVED | DATIVES, AVIDEST | 14 |
| 3 | GLNDUEOYL | LOUNGED | 18 – 18 | LOUNGED | LOUNGED, UNGODLY* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 2 8 3 1 → 884 | 884
((3+1)x9x25)-(8x2) |
28 – 28 | 884
((3+1)x9x25)-(8x2) |
|
31 |
| 5 | VNOISFEGD | DOSING | 34 – 34 | SINGED | DINGOES | 38 |
| 6 | HLNSUAULI | USUAL | 39 – 39 | SLAIN | NULLAHS* | 45 |
| 7 | GRCEEUSBI | GIBERS | 45 – 45 | GREBES | ICEBERGS | 53 |
| 8 | 75 25 2 1 10 3 → 697 | 697
((10-1)x75)+25-3 |
55 – 45 | 700 |
|
63 |
| 9 | DCMOORTEF | 55 – 55 | COMFORTED
(3 seconds) |
73 |