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Episode 2753
From Countdown
Episode 2753 was broadcast on 14 April 2000, as part of Series 42.
John Hastings played Jane Wheeler, with Jane Wheeler winning 67 – 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Hastings | Score | Jane Wheeler | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSBEIWTAR | BATTERS | 7 – 7 | BITTERS | BIRETTAS, WARTIEST | 8 |
| 2 | GEBTGIOHV | BIGOT | 12 – 12 | BIGOT | BOTHIE*, HOGGET | 14 |
| 3 | YRGEUMPAR | GRUMPY | 18 – 18 | GRUMPY | ARGUER*, GRAMPY*, GRAPEY*, MAGUEY*, MURAGE*, MURREY*, PARURE*, PRAYER*, PURGER* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 5 9 2 2 4 → 538 | 538
5 × 100 + 9 × 4 + 2 |
28 – 28 | 538
5 × 100 + 9 × 4 + 2 |
|
30 |
| SST | AGEONCURE | ENCOURAGE | ||||
| 5 | QIELTSOYN | TONSIL | 34 – 34 | LESION | ENTISOL*, ONLIEST*, STONILY | 37 |
| 6 | GNCAEDNOL | DECAGON | 41 – 41 | GLANCED | CELADON*, CLANGED*, CONGAED*, CONGEAL | 44 |
| 7 | KDZEAILTE | DETAIL | 47 – 47 | TALKED | TEAZLED | 51 |
| 8 | 100 1 3 5 2 9 → 845 | 845
(3 + 1) × 2 × 100 + 5 × 9 |
57 – 57 | 845
(100 + 5) × (9 − 1) + 3 + 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | GARRYQUIN | 57 – 67 | QUARRYING
(3.75 seconds) |
71 | ||
