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Episode 202
From Countdown
Episode 202 was broadcast on 7 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Roland Gardner played Leslie Olson, with Leslie Olson winning 50 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Roland Gardner | Score | Leslie Olson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSITBOUCA | CUBIST | 6 – 6 | LOCUST | STOICAL, COBALTS, CUBITAL*, OCULIST* | 7 |
| 2 | KDFEELIMO | DEFILE | 12 – 12 | FILMED | DOMELIKE | 15 |
| 3 | SRLAEIQJN | LEARNS | 12 – 19 | JAILERS | NAILERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 4 5 8 10 7 → 620 | 620
8 x 75 + 5 x 4 |
22 – 29 | 620
8 x 75 + 5 x 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | FSGUPOEZC | COPES | 27 – 34 | COPES | COUPES | 38 |
| 6 | KSTUOMGAE | GAMEST | 33 – 40 | GAMUTS | OUTAGES* | 45 |
| 7 | LNTIWEOPB | POLITE | 39 – 40 | towelin ☓ | BOWLINE | 52 |
| 8 | 25 7 7 9 5 1 → 279 | 283
(7 + 5) x 25 - 9 - 7 - 1 |
46 – 40 | 269 |
CV: 279 = (25 + 5 + 1) x 9 |
62 |
| 9 | IDILAQFEU | 46 – 50 | QUALIFIED
(2.5 seconds) |
72 |
