Episode 1170
From Countdown
Episode 1170 was broadcast on 21 August 1991, as part of Series 22.
Thelma Bell played Jim Saunders, with Thelma Bell winning 48 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Thelma Bell | Score | Jim Saunders | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDAOLXETD | TODDLE | 6 – 6 | TODDLE | LOATHED | 7 |
| 2 | WASOMIQYD | DAISY | 11 – 11 | MAIDS | DAIMYOS* | 14 |
| 3 | HSUARSCIE | CRASHES | 18 – 18 | CRUISES | CASHIERS, CHASSEUR*, SHAURIES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 1 9 8 4 1 → 689 | 690
((8 - 1) x 100) - (9 + 1) |
25 – 25 | 690
((8 - 1) x 100) - (9 + 1) |
CV: 689 = ((100 - 1) x (8 - 1)) - 4 |
32 |
| 5 | NOSAYETPG | gestapo ☓ | 25 – 32 | POSTAGE | NOSEGAY, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES*, TEAPOYS | 39 |
| 6 | RFWIEULRE | furrel ☓ | 25 – 39 | FERRULE | 46 | |
| 7 | DIBECAVDI | ADVICE | 31 – 45 | DIVIDE | ABIDED*, CADDIE* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 4 8 4 5 1 → 792 | 795
(((4 / 4) + 1) x 8 x 50) - 5 |
38 – 45 | — |
CV: 792 = (4 x 4 x 50) - 8 |
62 |
| 9 | HITGNOMES | SOMETHING
(2.5 seconds) |
48 – 45 | 72 |