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− | The 14-round format was used almost exclusively for grand finals of series and championships of champions, as well as two [[special game]]s celebrating Countdown's 1000th and 1500th episodes. It comprised: | + | The 14-round format was used almost exclusively for grand finals of series and championships of champions, as well as two [[special game]]s celebrating Countdown's 1000th and 1500th episodes. It comprised: |
− | 2 letters rounds | + | * 2 letters rounds |
− | + | * a numbers round | |
− | 2 letters rounds | + | * 2 letters rounds |
− | + | * a numbers round | |
− | + | * the first conundrum | |
− | + | * the half-time commercial break | |
− | 2 letters rounds | + | * 2 letters rounds |
− | + | * a numbers round | |
− | 2 letters rounds | + | * 2 letters rounds |
− | + | * a numbers round | |
− | + | * the final conundrum | |
Fans of the show sometimes describe the format in compressed notation as LLNLLNCLLNLLNC. | Fans of the show sometimes describe the format in compressed notation as LLNLLNCLLNLLNC. | ||
The episodes lasted for forty-five minutes. Many people felt that the added numbers rounds and conundrums added an air of random chance to the final, with a greater emphasis on numbers and conundrum skill than in a normal game. | The episodes lasted for forty-five minutes. Many people felt that the added numbers rounds and conundrums added an air of random chance to the final, with a greater emphasis on numbers and conundrum skill than in a normal game. | ||
− | The 14-round format was not used until the grand final of [[series 2]] | + | The 14-round format was not used until the grand final of [[series 2]] – the series 1 final was played to the [[9 round format]]. Likewise, the final of [[Championship of Champions I]] was also 9 rounds rather than 14, though from [[Championship of Champions II]] onwards the 14 round format was used. |
The last 14-round game broadcast was the grand final of [[series 45]], with [[John Rawnsley]] being the last-ever 14-round winner. All competitive games from the start of [[series 46]] onwards have been played to the [[15 round format]]. | The last 14-round game broadcast was the grand final of [[series 45]], with [[John Rawnsley]] being the last-ever 14-round winner. All competitive games from the start of [[series 46]] onwards have been played to the [[15 round format]]. | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] |
Revision as of 18:23, 10 September 2007
The 14-round format was used almost exclusively for grand finals of series and championships of champions, as well as two special games celebrating Countdown's 1000th and 1500th episodes. It comprised:
- 2 letters rounds
- a numbers round
- 2 letters rounds
- a numbers round
- the first conundrum
- the half-time commercial break
- 2 letters rounds
- a numbers round
- 2 letters rounds
- a numbers round
- the final conundrum
Fans of the show sometimes describe the format in compressed notation as LLNLLNCLLNLLNC.
The episodes lasted for forty-five minutes. Many people felt that the added numbers rounds and conundrums added an air of random chance to the final, with a greater emphasis on numbers and conundrum skill than in a normal game.
The 14-round format was not used until the grand final of series 2 – the series 1 final was played to the 9 round format. Likewise, the final of Championship of Champions I was also 9 rounds rather than 14, though from Championship of Champions II onwards the 14 round format was used.
The last 14-round game broadcast was the grand final of series 45, with John Rawnsley being the last-ever 14-round winner. All competitive games from the start of series 46 onwards have been played to the 15 round format.