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| − | {{lexicographer with photo|debut_episode=Episode 398|debut_date=31 March 1986|latest_episode=Episode 3034|latest_date=19 June 2001 | + | {{lexicographer with photo|debut_episode=Episode 398|debut_date=31 March 1986|latest_episode=Episode 3034|latest_date=19 June 2001}} |
| − | '''Catherine Clarke''' is a [[lexicographer]] who first appeared on Countdown in [[ | + | '''Catherine Clarke''' is a [[lexicographer]] who first appeared on ''[[Countdown]]'' in [[Championship of Champions II]]. Over a 15-year ''Countdown'' career, she made [[:Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer|{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer}} appearances]] in [[Dictionary Corner]], the last of which was in [[Series 44]]. |
| − | She | + | She famously wrongly disallowed [[Allan Saldanha]]'s word {{word|YOLKED}} in the [[Episode 757|grand final]] of [[Series 15]]. Despite this, she oversaw seven regular grand finals and two [[Championship of Champions]] finals, as well as the [[Episode 1907|grand final]] of the [[Series 33|Supreme Championship]]. |
| − | + | Clarke has since left the {{w|Oxford University Press|OUP}} and is now a literary agent. | |
| − | [[Category:Lexicographers | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Clarke, Catherine}} |
| + | [[Category:Lexicographers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:13, 30 July 2022
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| First appearance | 31 March 1986 |
| Last appearance | 19 June 2001 |
| Appearances | 283 |
| Episodes with Catherine Clarke | |
Catherine Clarke is a lexicographer who first appeared on Countdown in Championship of Champions II. Over a 15-year Countdown career, she made 283 appearances in Dictionary Corner, the last of which was in Series 44.
She famously wrongly disallowed Allan Saldanha's word YOLKED in the grand final of Series 15. Despite this, she oversaw seven regular grand finals and two Championship of Champions finals, as well as the grand final of the Supreme Championship.
Clarke has since left the OUP and is now a literary agent.
