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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 × 50 + 25 + 3

CV: 277 = 100 × 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 × 6 + 4 + 3
45 – 59 157
25 × 6 + 4 + 3


63
9 ANHUNDRED UNDERHAND
(6.5 seconds)
55 – 59 73