Episode 1800
From Countdown
Episode 1800 was broadcast on 24 July 1996, as part of Series 32.
Paul Harper played Peter Wilcockson, with Paul Harper winning 56 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Kendall Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Harper | Score | Peter Wilcockson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YPAENTZOS | PASTE | 0 – 6 | PANTOS | TEAPOYS, TOPAZES* | 7 |
| 2 | AEVSCGIVM | VISAGE | 6 – 12 | MAGICS | MISGAVE, VIVACES* | 14 |
| 3 | DNSEIRLFO | FRIENDS | 13 – 12 | RIFLES | FLINDERS, FONDLERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 3 10 9 2 9 → 417 | 413
(9 + 9 − 2) × 25 + 10 + 3 |
20 – 19 | 413
(9 + 9 − 2) × 25 + 10 + 3 |
CV: 417 = (2 × 10 + 25) × 9 + 9 + 3 |
32 |
| 5 | EIRHAMDPD | DIADEM | 26 – 25 | PRIMED | ADMIRED, DIEHARD, HEDARIM*, RAPHIDE* | 39 |
| 6 | RIOUTHITE | HITTER | 32 – 31 | HOTTER | HERIOT*, HOTTIE*, TOTHER*, TOUTER* | 45 |
| 7 | SUTRESIAL | RESULTS | 39 – 31 | RESULT | REALISTS, SALTIRES*, SALUTERS*, SURLIEST | 53 |
| 8 | 75 1 4 10 5 3 → 803 | 802
(10 + 1) × 75 − 4 × 5 − 3 |
46 – 31 | 806 |
CV: 803 = (75 + 5) × 10 + 3 |
63 |
| 9 | SHOTGUNAL | ONSLAUGHT
(3.25 seconds) |
56 – 31 | 73 |
