Episode 2710
From Countdown
Episode 2710 was broadcast on 15 February 2000, as part of Series 42.
David Ballheimer played Janet Nettleship, with David Ballheimer winning 55 - 15. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Ballheimer | Score | Janet Nettleship | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPEYRUBVO | OVERDUB | 7 – 0 | PROVED | OVERBUY | 7 |
| 2 | CEINBRELJ | RECLINE | 14 – 7 | RECLINE | 14 | |
| 3 | TPIHGOMAT | MIGHT | 19 – 7 | MOAT | OPTIMA* | 20 |
| 4 | 5 6 8 7 2 6 → 871 | — | 19 – 7 | — |
CV: 870 Best: 871 = (8 x 6 x 6 x (5 - 2)) + 7 |
30 |
| 5 | LRESCIDAG | GLACIERS | 27 – 15 | GLACIERS | DISGRACE, RADICLES | 38 |
| 6 | FSETHOSQA | SHAFTS | 33 – 15 | STASH | FATSOES* | 45 |
| 7 | EITKMCZOG | COMET | 38 – 15 | TOME | GECKO*, GIZMO*, METIC* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 4 7 10 3 4 → 605 | 604
(4 x 3 x 50) + 4 |
45 – 15 | 604 ☓ |
CV: 605 = ((50 + (4 x 10) - 4) x 7) + 3 |
60 |
| 9 | BARDELITE | LIBERATED
(10 seconds) |
55 – 15 | 70 |