Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Episode 1878
From Countdown
Episode 1878 was broadcast on 11 November 1996, and was the first semi-final of Group D in the Supreme Championship.
Stephen Balment played Joyce Cansfield, with Joyce Cansfield winning 57 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Balment | Score | Joyce Cansfield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSLEAIBQP | TABLES | 0 – 7 | BESTIAL | EPIBLAST | 8 |
| 2 | TSPDEAIET | PASTED | 0 – 14 | DESPITE | PEATIEST | 16 |
| 3 | MLTIEOJRS | MOISTER | 7 – 21 | LOITERS | EROTISM*, JOLTIER*, MORTISE*, MOTLIER*, TOILERS* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 10 9 1 9 8 → 443 | — | 7 – 26 | 436
8 ÷ (10 + 1 − 9) × (100 + 9) |
CV: 441 Best: 442 = 100 ÷ (10 − 8) × 9 − 9 + 1 |
30 |
| 5 | FTSTIEUAM | SITUATE | 14 – 33 | MUTATES | FATTIES, FATTISM*, FUMIEST*, MATIEST* | 37 |
| 6 | SFIOAMNVU | INFAMOUS | 22 – 41 | INFAMOUS | 45 | |
| 7 | RHYHEAEBC | CHEERY | 28 – 47 | BREACH | BREECH*, HEREBY, YEEHAH* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 6 2 7 5 9 → 237 | 237
(9 − 6) × 75 + 5 + 7 |
38 – 57 | 237
(5 + 7 − 9) × 75 + 2 × 6 |
|
61 |
| 9 | NAMIBIAPH | AMPHIBIAN
(2 seconds) |
48 – 57 | 71 |
