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Episode 2641
From Countdown
Episode 2641 was broadcast on 11 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Lucy Roberts played Derek Taylor, with Lucy Roberts winning 82 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Roberts' score of 82 was the joint third highest ever achieved in the 9 round format, as well as the joint highest ever achieved by a current daily champion, equalling Harvey Freeman's score in Series 10.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Lucy Roberts | Score | Derek Taylor | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SNYAIEDVT | INSTEAD | 7 – 7 | STAINED | DEVIANTS | 8 |
2 | RPUABHEOC | PROBE | 12 – 12 | BRACE | BAROUCHE | 16 |
3 | NSKIAEDMR | REMAINS | 19 – 19 | REDSKIN | RAMEKINS | 24 |
4 | 50 25 75 10 6 2 → 402 | 402
(10 + 6) × 25 + 2 |
29 – 29 | 402
(10 − 2) × 50 + 6 ÷ (75 ÷ 25) |
|
34 |
SST | TRAILLBIN | BRILLIANT | ||||
5 | LZNGAEITO | LEGATION | 37 – 29 | ELATION | GELATION*, TEAZLING | 42 |
6 | RHSEALPUT | LATHERS | 44 – 36 | LATHERS | SULPHATE* | 50 |
7 | FGDTIEAIR | GRATIFIED | 62 – 36 | 6 not asked | 68 | |
8 | 25 1 10 2 8 4 → 190 | 190
25 × 8 − 10 |
72 – 46 | 190
25 × 8 − 10 |
|
78 |
9 | YANGIMARI | IMAGINARY
(1.75 seconds) |
82 – 46 | 88 |