Barry Grossman
From Countdown
Barry Grossman, a Glaswegian living and working in London, first appeared aged 35 on Countdown mid-way through Series 21, defeating Nick Saloman 62-53 on his debut on 14 February 1991. Barry won four more games before losing his 6th to Gillian Tickle 54-51, but his scores were high enough to ensure him a place in the final rounds as #3 seed. he defeated Adam Simmons in the quarter-final, before 'gaining revenge' by defeating Gillian Tickle 59-44 in the semi-final. Despite having his first word disallowed, Barry dominated the final against Jackie McLeod, winning 99-67 to become the 21st series champion. Barry returned in 1993 for Championship of Champions VI, but was beaten in the first round by Robert Teuton. Barry also participated in the Supreme Championship in 1996, beating Robert Violett and Brian Hudson before being beaten in the group finals by eventual winner Harvey Freeman.
| Preceded by Liz Barber |
Series winner Series 21 |
Followed by Chris Waddington |
Barry is also a Scrabble Expert, and has appeared under a different name on Fifteen-to-One.
[edit] Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Guest | Lex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 | 14/02/1991 | P | Nick Saloman | 53 – 62 | Barry Grossman | Simon Williams | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1102 | 15/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 48 – 44 | Beatrice Syms | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1103 | 18/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 49 – 20 | Dave Dinsmore | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1104 | 19/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 69 – 35 | Val Carter | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1105 | 20/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 47 – 34 | Richard Foster | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1106 | 21/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 51 – 54 | Gillian Tickle | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton |
| 1128 | 25/03/1991 | QF | Adam Simmons | 23 – 60 | Barry Grossman | Brian Johnston | Richard Samson |
| 1131 | 28/03/1991 | SF | Gillian Tickle | 44 – 59 | Barry Grossman | Brian Johnston | Richard Samson |
| 1132 | 29/03/1991 | GF | Jackie McLeod | 67 – 99 | Barry Grossman | Richard Stilgoe, Brian Johnston | Richard Samson |
| 1331 | 7/01/1993 | CQF | Barry Grossman | 50 – 55 | Robert Teuton | Richard Stilgoe | Susie Dent |
| 1870 | 30/10/1996 | cQF | Barry Grossman | 48 – 42 | Robert Violett | June Whitfield | Susie Dent |
| 1873 | 4/11/1996 | cSF | Barry Grossman | 52 – 51 | Brian Hudson | Geoffrey Durham | Susie Dent |
| 1874 | 5/11/1996 | cF | Barry Grossman | 37 – 44 | Harvey Freeman | Geoffrey Durham | Susie Dent |
