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Episode 155
From Countdown
Episode 155 was broadcast on 9 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Debbie Maguire played Clinton Rae, with Debbie Maguire winning 50 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannel.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Debbie Maguire | Score | Clinton Rae | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DGAYISTAB | BATS | 0 – 5 | DAISY | ABATIS*, STADIA* | 6 |
2 | IDRGELOBV | BROILED | 7 – 5 | BRIDGE | BROILED*, GLORIED*, GODLIER*, OBLIGED*, OBLIGER*, OVERBID* | 13 |
3 | FXIOHSAIS | OAFISH | 13 – 5 | FISH | 19 | |
4 | 100 3 10 4 9 2 → 526 | 526
(3 + 2) x 100 + 4 x 9 - 10 |
23 – 15 | 526
(9 - 4) x 100 + (10 + 3) x 2 |
|
29 |
5 | TBSOTESIN | BESOTS | 29 – 21 | BITTEN | STONIEST | 37 |
6 | TGANEULSI | LEASING | 36 – 21 | LUNGES | STEALING, SALUTING, GENITALS*, INSULATE*, SAUTEING* | 45 |
7 | TRUSTELSO | RUSTLES | 43 – 28 | RUSTLES | SETTLORS* | 53 |
8 | 100 2 7 9 8 7 → 665 | 663
(8 - 2) x 100 + 9 x 7 |
50 – 35 | 667
7 x 100 - 2 x 9 - 7 - 8 |
CV: 665 = (100 - 7 + 2) x 7 |
63 |
9 | IHEGASPTT | 50 – 35 | SPAGHETTI | 73 |