Episode 2356
From Countdown
Episode 2356 was broadcast on 24 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Alan Dyson played Peter Preston Igweke, with Peter Preston Igweke winning 46 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Dyson | Score | Peter Preston Igweke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCELAIROS | SLACKER | 0 – 8 | CALORIES | AIRLOCKS, CARIOLES*, EARLOCKS*, OILCAKES* | 8 |
| 2 | WDZRLEUEO | LOWERED | 7 – 15 | LOWERED | URODELE | 15 |
| 3 | TPIXAUVRE | PAVER | 7 – 22 | PRIVATE | 22 | |
| 4 | 25 50 75 100 6 8 → 448 | 448
75 × 6 − 50 ÷ 25 |
17 – 22 | 450 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GSTIOEBNJ | JESTING | 24 – 29 | BESTING | BONIEST*, JINGOES | 39 |
| 6 | CWNIEDRHI | WINCHED | 31 – 36 | WINCHED | HIRCINE*, WHINIER*, WINCHER*, WINDIER | 46 |
| 7 | TALOMPEII | IMPOLITE | 39 – 36 | implate ☓ | 54 | |
| 8 | 100 4 8 5 4 3 → 478 | 478 ☓ | 39 – 36 | 479 ☓ |
CV: 478 = (100 − 4) × 5 − 8 ÷ 4 |
64 |
| 9 | EVERYDOJO | 39 – 46 | OVERJOYED
(1.5 seconds) |
74 |