Episode 1848
From Countdown
Episode 1848 was broadcast on 30 September 1996, as part of Championship of Champions VIII. It marked the beginning of Series 33, a three-month search for the show's Supreme Champion.
Alan Sinclair played Chris Rogers, with Chris Rogers winning 60 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Sinclair | Score | Chris Rogers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NETUSTAFE | NEATEST | 7 – 7 | FATTENS | ATTUNES*, TAUTENS*, TETANUS | 7 |
| 2 | LKYOOASCP | plooks ☓ | 7 – 13 | SPOOKY | CALYPSO, POLACKS* | 14 |
| 3 | NURISMIVE | neurism ☓ | 7 – 20 | VERMINS | MINIVERS | 22 |
| 4 | 2 5 10 6 6 2 → 295 | 295
6 × 5 × 10 − (6 ÷ 2 + 2) |
17 – 30 | 295
(6 - 2 / 2) x 6 x 10 - 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | AISTDESLN | SLANTED | 17 – 38 | SANDIEST | DEINSTALS* | 50 |
| 6 | PATURAEVF | PATER | 22 – 43 | PATER | PATERA*, UPRATE | 56 |
| 7 | MGWLIODEA | MOILED | 22 – 50 | MIAOWED | 63 | |
| 8 | 75 5 1 7 9 10 → 527 | 527 ☓ | 22 – 60 | 527
75 × 7 + 10 ÷ 5 |
|
73 |
| 9 | BLEAKBARE | BREAKABLE
(1.75 seconds) |
32 – 60 | 83 |
