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Episode 49

From Countdown

Episode 49 was broadcast on 12 May 1983, as part of Series 2.

Michael Firth played Gary Roussak, with Gary Roussak winning 45 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Michael Firth Score Gary Roussak Others Max.
1 IIARSYTVG  ? ? – ?  ? GRAVITY*, VARSITY* 7
2 SWEMNOEGR  ? ? – ?  ? MORGENS* 14
3 IETPDCUOS  ? ? – ?  ? DESPOTIC* 22
4 50 1 7 7 2 5 → 958  ?  ? – ? ?

Best: 958 = (7 × 2 + 5) × 50 + 7 + 1

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5 PEWSIMAGU  ? ? – ?  ? MAGPIES* 39
6 IEENTRTGP  ? ? – ?  ? PETERING* 47
7 MOGDOGEWC  ? ? – ?  ? COGGED*, COMEDO* 53
8 50 7 8 2 9 10 → 701  ? 40 – 35 ?

Best: 701 = 7 × 2 × 50 + 9 − 8

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9 IVEEEFFCT 40 – 45 EFFECTIVE
(? seconds)
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