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Episode 857
From Countdown
Episode 857 was broadcast on 3 March 1989, as part of Series 17.
David Gledhill played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 52 - 12. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David Gledhill | Score | Lawrence Pearse | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RNSEIVUOD | RINSE | 0 – 7 | VERSION | SOUVENIR | 8 |
2 | NWESUNJAD | SWANNED | 7 – 14 | SWANNED | DUENNAS | 15 |
3 | LEAITYSMA | MEATY | 7 – 20 | LAMEST | MALATES*, MEATILY* | 22 |
4 | 75 9 6 10 6 10 → 864 | 852 | 7 – 27 | 861
((6 + 6 + 75) x 10) - 9 |
CV: 864 = (75 + 10 + 10 + (6 / 6)) x 9 |
32 |
5 | HZICEGDIR | RIDGE | 12 – 32 | CHIDE | DICIER, DREICH*, DRIECH* | 38 |
6 | CPERLIUIW | purile ☓ | 12 – 37 | PRICE | CURLEW, WILIER | 44 |
7 | DFESALNIT | SLANTED | 12 – 45 | INFLATES | INFLATED*, LANDTIES* | 52 |
8 | 50 10 9 6 1 5 → 689 | — | 12 – 52 | 690
((9 + 6 - 1) x 50) - 10 |
CV: 689 = ((9 + 5) x 50) - (10 + 1) |
62 |
9 | einnnotty* | 12 – 52 | NONENTITY | 72 |