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Episode 1962
From Countdown
Episode 1962 was broadcast on 14 March 1997, as part of Series 34.
James Martin played Gerald Foster, with James Martin winning 68 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Martin | Score | Gerald Foster | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PMCNVUIAX | PANIC | 5 – 5 | MANIC | PANICUM* | 7 |
| 2 | SEYFANRIH | FISHERY | 12 – 5 | farines ☓ | HERNIAS*, INFARES* | 14 |
| 3 | RDBSYAIOB | BRAIDS | 18 – 5 | BRAID ☓4 | BOYARDS*, BYROADS* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 50 75 100 3 6 → 952 | 952
((100 + 6) × 3 × 75 − 50) ÷ 25 |
28 – 5 | 953 |
Best: 953 = ((100 + 3) × 6 x 75 / 50) + 25 |
31 |
| 5 | NMRSEAEGA | MANAGERS | 36 – 5 | MANGERS | SANGAREE* | 39 |
| 6 | TGRZOESIF | GORIEST | 43 – 5 | FOSTER | FORGETS*, FORTIES*, FOZIEST*, GOITRES* | 46 |
| 7 | OELVPQUSO | POOLS | 48 – 10 | LOOSE | LOUPES*, OVULES | 52 |
| 8 | 75 4 10 8 2 3 → 107 | 107 | 58 – 20 | 107 |
Best: 107 = 10 × (8 + 2) + 4 + 3 |
62 |
| 9 | DIGITMATE | MITIGATED
(5 seconds) |
68 – 20 | 72 |
