Episode 69
From Countdown
Episode 69 was broadcast on 16 June 1983, and was the fourth qualifying preliminary of Series 2.
Sheila Mann played Norma Nicholson, with Norma Nicholson winning 52 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sheila Mann | Score | Norma Nicholson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIHESLIBY | ? | ? – ? | ? | BLITHE*, SHELTY*, TEHSIL* | 6 |
| 2 | QEGNATUFA | ? | ? – ? | ? | AGNATE*, GATEAU*, QUANTA* | 12 |
| 3 | SIVEMOPFS | ? | ? – ? | ? | IMPOSES* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 25 1 8 9 7 → 749 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 749 = 75 × (9 + 1) − 8 + 7 |
29 |
| 5 | OSTEMWCEB | ? | ? – ? | ? | BECOMES* | 36 |
| 6 | PEDIZLERB | ? | ? – ? | ? | REPLIED* | 43 |
| 7 | TIIYNRODV | ? | 29 – 32 | ? | DIRTY*, DIVOT*, DROIT*, IDIOT*, INDRI*, INTRO*, IRONY*, IVORY*, TONDI*, TORII* | 48 |
| 8 | 50 75 5 8 2 5 → 805 | 805 | 39 – 42 | 805 |
Best: 805 = (75 + 5) × (8 + 2) + 5 |
58 |
| 9 | NVETEALIT | 39 – 52 | VENTILATE
(3 seconds) |
68 |
