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Episode 1829
From Countdown
Episode 1829 was broadcast on 3 September 1996, as part of Series 32.
Jean Frost played George Gruner, with Jean Frost winning 60 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jean Frost | Score | George Gruner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBREIOQNN | BONNIER | 7 – 7 | BONNIER | 7 | |
| 2 | DEBAVONRN | BANNER | 13 – 13 | BANNED | BANDORE*, BROADEN | 14 |
| 3 | TCMUOALGC | glucoma ☓ | 13 – 18 | MOULT | COUCAL*, OCCULT, TALCUM | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 2 1 6 7 → 652 | 652
((100 + 7) x 6) + 1 + 9 |
23 – 28 | 652
((100 + 9) x 6) - 2 |
|
30 |
| 5 | VILIYERGS | LIVERS | 29 – 34 | VERILY | GIRLIES*, SILVERY, VERLIGS* | 37 |
| 6 | AIAYRDHUT | DIARY | 34 – 39 | HARDY | DATURA*, HYDRIA*, YAUTIA* | 43 |
| 7 | LESRMEOTG | GREETS | 40 – 45 | METERS | MOLESTER | 51 |
| 8 | 75 4 8 7 5 10 → 533 | 533
(75 x 7) + 8 |
50 – 55 | 533
(75 x 7) + 8 |
|
61 |
| 9 | GANNIMEDE | DEMEANING
(3.5 seconds) |
60 – 55 | 71 |
