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Episode 1959
From Countdown
Episode 1959 was broadcast on 11 March 1997, as part of Series 34.
Raymond Tate played James Martin, with James Martin winning 59 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Raymond Tate | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | UEARWKTEB | WEAKER | 6 – 6 | BEAKER | BEATER*, BERATE*, BETAKE, BEWARE*, EUREKA*, REBATE*, REBUKE*, RETAKE* | 6 |
2 | PIUARHPNI | HAIRPIN | 13 – 13 | HAIRPIN | 13 | |
3 | EAOYRDMEC | COMEDY | 13 – 20 | COMRADE | AMERCED*, CAROMED*, CREAMED*, MERCADO* | 20 |
4 | 25 75 50 100 5 3 → 277 | 275 | 13 – 27 | 278
(5 x 50) + 25 + 3 |
CV: 277 = (100 x (50 / 25)) + 75 + 5 - 3 |
30 |
5 | RFIALNLIE | FINALE | 19 – 33 | FALLER | AIRLINE* | 37 |
6 | EOANYLTIR | RELATION | 27 – 41 | RELATION | INTERLAY*, ORIENTAL, ORNATELY | 45 |
7 | DTEDVAISE | DEVIATED | 35 – 49 | DEVIATES | DIVESTED, SEDATIVE, STEADIED* | 53 |
8 | 25 3 6 10 6 4 → 157 | 157
(25 x 6) + 4 + 3 |
45 – 59 | 157
(25 x 6) + 4 + 3 |
|
63 |
9 | ANHUNDRED | UNDERHAND
(6.5 seconds) |
55 – 59 | 73 |