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Episode 1944
From Countdown
Episode 1944 was broadcast on 18 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Christine McAdam played Huw Morgan, with Huw Morgan winning 50 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine McAdam | Score | Huw Morgan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSNIOEFLI | VISION | 0 – 7 | VIOLINS | OLIVINES* | 8 |
| 2 | DNRTAEAHM | MANDATE | 7 – 7 | ANTHEM | HEADMAN* | 15 |
| 3 | SSNOEQIAL | LESSON | 7 – 14 | SALINES | INSOLES*, LESIONS*, LIONESS, SILANES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 2 5 9 8 4 → 710 | 710
(9 − 8 ÷ 4) × 100 + 2 × 5 |
17 – 24 | 710
100 × 8 − 5 × 2 × 9 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TFGIESLTO | TOILETS | 24 – 31 | TOILETS | LOFTIEST | 40 |
| 6 | BVLAEUMTA | TABLE | 24 – 37 | AMULET | MUTABLE, TABLEAU*, TAMABLE*, VALUATE | 47 |
| 7 | CSLZEAUXG | CLAUSE | 30 – 43 | GAUZES | GLAZES, SEXUAL* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 10 7 8 4 → 495 | 493
8 ÷ 4 × 10 × 25 − 7 |
37 – 50 | 493
8 ÷ 4 × 25 × 10 − 7 |
CV: 495 = (10 + 10) × 25 − (4 + 8 − 7) |
63 |
| 9 | STIFLEPOP | FLOPPIEST
(11 seconds) |
47 – 50 | 73 |
