Episode 2970
From Countdown
Episode 2970 was broadcast on 16 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
Kevin McMahon played Julie Devine, with Kevin McMahon winning 68 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin McMahon | Score | Julie Devine | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUGTOIPDE | PILOTED | 7 – 0 | POUTED | 7 | |
| 2 | ORLUDNEPO | PLUNDER | 14 – 0 | LOUDER | PLEURON*, POUNDER, ROUNDEL, UNROPED* | 14 |
| 3 | AFSMILETA | FLAMES | 20 – 6 | METALS | FATALISM* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 100 9 5 1 2 → 708 | 708
(5 + 2) × 100 + 9 − 1 |
30 – 16 | 708
(5 + 2) × 100 + 9 − 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | IDRENTOAW | ORDINATE | 38 – 16 | WONDER | DANEWORT*, DERATION, DOWNRATE*, RATIONED | 40 |
| 6 | VIBSEDALG | DISABLE | 45 – 16 | VALISE | BALDIES, GLAIVES*, SILAGED*, VISAGED* | 47 |
| 7 | FEYUZIRGE | REFUGE | 51 – 16 | FIERY | FIGURE, FRIEZE | 53 |
| 8 | 50 9 7 4 7 8 → 797 | 796
(9 + 8 − 7 ÷ 7) × 50 − 4 |
58 – 23 | 796
(9 − 7) × 8 × 50 − 4 |
CV: 797 = (9 + 7) × 50 − (7 − 4) |
63 |
| 9 | TREEVISAS | ASSERTIVE
(5.25 seconds) |
68 – 23 | 73 |
