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Episode 182
From Countdown
Episode 182 was broadcast on 26 June 1984, and was the first semi-final of Series 4.
Brian Hudson played Robert Richland, with Brian Hudson winning 52 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Hudson | Score | Robert Richland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSOAPNVES | PAVES | 0 – 6 | ASPENS | WEAPONS | 7 |
| 2 | CSITEDLIE | LISTED | 0 – 13 | DICIEST | ELICITED* | 15 |
| 3 | SHOUFEJTE | HOUSE | 5 – 18 | JOUST | FOETUS | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 7 1 8 → 209 | 209
75 x 3 - 9 - 7 |
15 – 28 | 209
75 x 3 - 9 - 7 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LEENTTUXK | EXTENT | 21 – 28 | KEEN | LUNETTE | 38 |
| 6 | QBDIORTIG | RIGID | 26 – 33 | ORBIT | IDIOT, BIGOT*, DIGIT*, DROIT*, ORIBI*, TORII* | 43 |
| 7 | SDEVIRHAO | HOARSE | 32 – 39 | SHAVED | RAVISHED, AVOIDERS* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 9 1 10 1 3 → 207 | 207
75 x 3 - (1 + 1) x 9 |
42 – 49 | 207
75 x 3 - 10 - 9 + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | OOMMNUINC | COMMUNION
(3.5 seconds) |
52 – 49 | 71 |
