Episode 75
From Countdown
Episode 75 was broadcast on 27 June 1983, and was the second quarter-final of Series 2.
Peter Finley played Norma Nicholson, with Norma Nicholson winning 49 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Lesley Burnett.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Finley | Score | Norma Nicholson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEYRJULTS | MYRTLES | 7 – 0 | ? | 7 | |
| 2 | LONCIYALE | ? | 7 – 6 | ? | CLEANLY* | 14 |
| 3 | VUHESDIFD | ? | 13 – 12 | ? | DISHED*, DUDISH*, FISHED* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 100 2 8 3 4 → 654 | ?
? |
20 – 12 | ? |
Best: 654 = (8 x 3 + 2) x 25 + 4 |
30 |
| 5 | GPUEPXOGB | GOUGE | 25 – 17 | GOUGE | 35 | |
| 6 | SISQKENWB | ? | 31 – 23 | ? | SEWINS*, SINEWS*, SKEINS*, SWINES* | 41 |
| 7 | RUSMINSEL | ? | 37 – 29 | ? | MISRULES* | 49 |
| 8 | 50 25 6 8 2 1 → 117 | ? | 37 – 39 | 117
? |
Best: 117 = 25 x (6 - 1) - 8 |
59 |
| 9 | MROPSEIVI | 37 – 49 | IMPROVISE
(4 seconds) |
69 |
