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Episode 1908
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Episode 1908 was broadcast on 30 December 1996, as part of Series 34.
Bob Edwards played Harshan Lamabadusuriya, with Harshan Lamabadusuriya winning 55 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Starting from this episode, Countdown was back to square one for the ninth time to discover new eventual finalists and series champions post-Supreme Championship.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Edwards | Score | Harshan Lamabadusuriya | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSHEONURC | CRUSH | 0 – 7 | UNHORSE | CONSUMER | 8 |
| 2 | FDTEAILPC | PLATED | 0 – 14 | PLICATE | PLICATED | 16 |
| 3 | GHSUILEGK | HULKS | 0 – 20 | GUILES | HIGGLES* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 8 2 4 3 6 → 280 | 280
6 × 50 − (2 × 8 + 4) |
10 – 30 | 280
6 × 50 − (2 × 8 + 4) |
|
33 |
| 5 | LDRAOETSI | ISOLATED | 18 – 38 | LEOTARDS | IDOLATERS, STEROIDAL | 51 |
| 6 | CTGEAILOM | LOCATE | 24 – 38 | aloetic ☓ | CLIMATE, COMITAL*, GAMETIC*, GELCOAT*, METICAL* | 58 |
| 7 | VRWAEINFR | WAIVER | 24 – 45 | REFRAIN | 65 | |
| 8 | 50 3 5 3 9 10 → 714 | 714
(10 + 5) × (50 − 3) + 9 |
34 – 55 | 714
(50 + 3 ÷ 3) × (9 + 5) |
|
75 |
| 9 | DANPRIMER | REPRIMAND
(4.75 seconds) |
44 – 55 | 85 |
