Episode 1917
From Countdown
Episode 1917 was broadcast on 10 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Duncan Robertson played Norman Metcalfe, with Norman Metcalfe winning 56 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Duncan Robertson | Score | Norman Metcalfe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THFAUEQMD | HATED | 5 – 5 | MATED | HAFTED | 6 |
| 2 | SNRAOUHPA | APRONS | 11 – 5 | SHORN | ANAPHORS* | 14 |
| 3 | BRNOAUGLY | BARON | 16 – 10 | RANGY | LANGUOR | 21 |
| 4 | 100 3 8 2 10 8 → 550 | 550
((8 - 2) x 100) - ((8 - 3) x 10) |
26 – 20 | 550
(100 + 10) x (3 + 2) |
|
31 |
| 5 | MWJIAERDT | ADMIRE | 32 – 26 | TIRADE | READMIT, WARTIME | 38 |
| 6 | SBVRNIOIE | IVORIES | 39 – 33 | NOISIER | VIBRIONES | 56 |
| 7 | LFSEAIRNC | failers ☓ | 39 – 39 | FLARES | CARLINES, FANCIERS, FRANCISE* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 6 8 9 10 4 → 720 | 720 ☓ | 39 – 46 | 717
((10 + 4) x 50) + 9 + 8 |
CV: 720 = 8 x 9 x 10 |
74 |
| 9 | NUNGLIDER | 39 – 56 | UNDERLING
(8.25 seconds) |
84 |
