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Episode 603
From Countdown
Episode 603 was broadcast on 2 July 1987, as part of Series 13.
Peter Medhurst played Cath Powell, with Cath Powell winning 56 - 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Medhurst | Score | Cath Powell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CASEONBVJ | SCONE | 0 – 6 | COVENS | BANJOES, BEACONS* | 7 |
| 2 | GTEONRIES | STEERING | 8 – 6 | RESTING | GENITORS*, INTEGERS*, SEROTINE*, TRIGONES* | 15 |
| 3 | NANIETRLN | RETAIN | 8 – 13 | RELIANT | INTERNAL | 23 |
| 4 | 75 2 10 9 4 2 → 370 | 370
(75 x 4) + ((9 - 2) x 10) |
18 – 23 | 370
((9 - 4) x 75) - (10 / 2) |
|
33 |
| 5 | GNAUYTEED | GAUNT | 23 – 23 | gaunted ☓ | ENDGATE*, NEGATED | 40 |
| 6 | FIBAHOSPE | SHAPE | 28 – 28 | HOPES | PHOBIAS | 47 |
| 7 | IANRSAGED | ERASING | 28 – 36 | READINGS | DRAINAGES, GARDENIAS* | 65 |
| 8 | 50 7 2 9 6 6 → 743 | 748 | 28 – 46 | 743
((9 + 6) x 50) - 7 |
|
75 |
| 9 | ggiinopss* | 28 – 56 | GOSSIPING
(11 seconds) |
85 |
