Episode 16
From Countdown
Episode 16 was broadcast on 29 November 1982, as part of Series 1.
Josef Kollar played Andrew Bruno, with Andrew Bruno winning 57 – 22. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, and the lexicographer was Mary.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Josef Kollar | Score | Andrew Bruno | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RHEZGIXRO | gorge ☓ | 0 – 4 | HIRE | GORIER* | 6 |
| 2 | UHLIETGYS | LIGHTS | 6 – 10 | GUILTY | GLUIEST*, GUSHILY*, GUSTILY*, GUTSILY*, SIGHTLY*, SLEIGHT*, UGLIEST* | 13 |
| 3 | MDAPFIESL | FIELDS | 6 – 17 | SAMPLED | IMPLEADS*, MISPLEAD*, PELAMIDS*, SIDELAMP* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 1 7 6 → 902 | 843 | 6 – 24 | 901
4 × 25 × (8 + 1) + 7 − 6 |
Best: 902 = (25 + 8 − 1) × 7 × 4 + 6 |
31 |
| 5 | SCBAIETDN | BASTED | 12 – 30 | BASTED | BANDIEST*, BASCINET*, CABINETS, DISTANCE* | 39 |
| 6 | UENFNODMA | FANNED | 12 – 37 | MUNDANE | UNMOANED* | 47 |
| 7 | EOBTDEUJP | DOUBT | 17 – 42 | DEBUT | DEPUTE*, POUTED*, TOUPEE* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 4 10 4 6 2 → 470 | 462
(10 + 4 + 4) × 25 + 6 × 2 |
22 – 47 | 462
4 × 25 × 4 + 6 × 10 + 2 |
Best: 470 = (25 + 4 × 4 + 6) × 10 |
63 |
| 9 | ANOOGKRAS | 22 – 57 | KANGAROOS
(4 seconds) |
73 |
