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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) × 6 + 1 + 9
23 – 28 652
(100 + 9) × 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 × 7 + 8
50 – 55 533
75 × 7 + 8


61
9 GANNIMEDE DEMEANING
(3.5 seconds)
60 – 55 71