Episode 1584
From Countdown
Episode 1584 was broadcast on 27 September 1994, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 28, though, for reasons unknown, it featured the #2 and #7 seeds.
Gregg Magee played Sharon Bridge, with Gregg Magee winning 70 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Michael Parkinson, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gregg Magee | Score | Sharon Bridge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVECIGYRP | PRICE | 5 – 5 | PRICE | PRICEY | 6 |
| 2 | TSZNWEUIM | UNITES | 11 – 5 | TUNES | MINUETS, MINUTES | 13 |
| 3 | APETIKOSR | SOAPIER | 18 – 12 | PARTIES | PARKIEST, PASTORIE*, PORKIEST, SEPTORIA* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 2 10 5 1 4 → 176 | 176
(5 + 2) × 25 + 1 |
28 – 22 | 176
(5 + 2) × 25 + 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NLJNUEAGO | JUNGLE | 34 – 28 | LOUNGE | GALJOEN* | 38 |
| 6 | ESALIYCPS | SPECIALS | 42 – 28 | plaices ☓ | 46 | |
| 7 | RNBDAIASE | BRANDIES | 50 – 28 | BRAISED | ARANEIDS* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 5 10 3 9 5 → 274 | 274
(75 + 10 + 5) × 3 + 9 − 5 |
60 – 38 | 274
(75 + 10 + 5) × 3 + 9 − 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SOCCERWAR | SCARECROW
(6.25 seconds) |
70 – 38 | 74 |
