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'''Episode 1''' was broadcast on 2 November 1982 at 4:45pm, as part of [[Series 1]]. The game was later repeated on 2 November 2007 to recognise Countdown's 25th anniversary.
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'''Episode 1''' was broadcast on 2 November 1982 at 4:45pm, as part of [[Series 1]]. It was the first-ever episode of ''[[Countdown]]'' as well as the first programme ever shown on [[Channel 4]].
  
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[[Jeff Andrews]] played [[Michael Goldman]], with Michael Goldman winning {{score|50|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ted Moult]], and the [[lexicographer]] was introduced only as [[Mary]].
  
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Episode 1 was hosted by [[Richard Whiteley]] ''(pictured)'' alongside "hostesses" [[Cathy Hytner]] and [[Beverley Isherwood]], who placed letter and number tiles on the board respectively. Isherwood also created three-digit targets for the numbers rounds using a random-number generator, introduced as [[CECIL]] – "Countdown's Electronic Calculator in [[YTV Studios|Leeds]]". This name is still used today, despite production of ''Countdown'' moving to Manchester in 2009. Before the first numbers game, [[CECIL]] initially generated a target of 988. However, this was intended as an example of how CECIL worked, and was not used as the target number for the round. [[Carol Vorderman]] was the programme's "vital statistician", responsible for checking contestants' calculations and solving numbers rounds where necessary. During Series 1 and [[Series 2]], this role was alternated with Dr [[Linda Barrett]].
  
[[Jeff Andrews]] played [[Michael Goldman]], with Michael Goldman winning {{score|50|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ted Moult]], and the lexicographer was [[Mary]].
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This episode was repeated on 2 November 2007 to recognise ''Countdown'' and Channel 4's 25th anniversary.
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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Jeff Andrews|Michael Goldman}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Jeff Andrews|Michael Goldman}}
{{R-letters| 1|TNEMARHIB|RAIMENT  |MINARET  |AMBIENT*|7|7|7}}
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{{R-letters| 1|TNEMARHIB|RAIMENT  |MINARET  |AMBIENT*           | 7|7 | 7}}
{{R-letters| 2|OCEETSPUG| 5 |COUPES  |TOUPEES*            |7|13|14}}
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{{R-letters| 2|OCEETSPUG|5       |COUPES  |TOUPEES*            | 7|13 | 14}}
{{R-letters| 3|ZSGUOLUAS|GLOSS    |GLASS    |GAOLS*, GAUSS*, GOALS*, LASSO*, LUAUS*, SAGOS*, SLAGS*, SLOGS*, SLUGS*, SOLAS*, SOLUS*, SOULS*, USUAL* |12|18|19}}
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{{R-letters| 3|ZSGUOLUAS|GLOSS    |GLASS    |GAOLS*, GAUSS*, GOALS*, LASSO*, LUAUS*, SAGOS*, SLAGS*, SLOGS*, SLUGS, SOLAS*, SOLUS*, SOULS*, USUAL*| 12|18 | 19}}
 
{{R-numbers| 4|1|3|10|7|6|4| 493
 
{{R-numbers| 4|1|3|10|7|6|4| 493
 
|500|sol1=(7 − 3 + 1) × (6 + 4) × 10
 
|500|sol1=(7 − 3 + 1) × (6 + 4) × 10
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|cv=493|solcv=(6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3
 
|cv=493|solcv=(6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3
 
|17|18|29}}
 
|17|18|29}}
{{R-letters| 5|ILOOSOIRE| 6 |ORIOLES  |ROSOLIO*            |17|25|36}}
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{{R-letters| 5|ILOOSOIRE|6       |ORIOLES  |ROSOLIO*            | 17|25 | 36}}
{{R-letters| 6|GCKIEIFVS|FIVES    |SKIVE    |GIVES*, IVIES*, VICES*           |22|30|41}}
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{{R-letters| 6|GCKIEIFVS|FIVES    |SKIVE    |GIVES*, IVIES*, VICES*| 22|30 | 41}}
{{R-letters| 7|EDOSEXDEB|BOXED    |DOSED    |SEEDED* |27|35|47}}
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{{R-letters| 7|EDOSEXDEB|BOXED    |DOSED    |SEEDED*             | 27|35 | 47}}
 
{{R-numbers| 8|50|3|1|3|10|7| 833
 
{{R-numbers| 8|50|3|1|3|10|7| 833
 
|843
 
|843
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|cv=833|solcv=(50 − 1) × (10 + 7)
 
|cv=833|solcv=(50 − 1) × (10 + 7)
 
|27|40|57}}
 
|27|40|57}}
{{R-conundrum| 9|LIGHHGIHT|c2sol=HIGHLIGHT|c2time=5.75|27|50|67}}
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{{R-conundrum|9|LIGHHGIHT|c2sol=HIGHLIGHT|c2time=5.75|27|50|67}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
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==External links==
Note: Before the first numbers game [[CECIL]] initially generated a target of 988. However, this was meant as an example, as it was the first time CECIL had ever been used, and not as the actual target for this round.
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An inauspicious start to say the least! Horrendous selections,
 
uninteresting words, no good finds from DC, terrible credits, a
 
cacophonous theme tune and Richard Whiteley reading so intently from the
 
autocue that one wonders if he was the inspiration for that scene in
 
Bruce Almighty. Luckily it was all uphill from here! I've not included a
 
couple of the DC beaters in the final maximum because I don't have a
 
suitable dictionary in which to check them, so this might get reposted
 
if I get hold of one.
 
 
 
==External Links==
 
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I say! Isn't that the ferret man?

Episode 1 was broadcast on 2 November 1982 at 4:45pm, as part of Series 1. It was the first-ever episode of Countdown as well as the first programme ever shown on Channel 4.

Jeff Andrews played Michael Goldman, with Michael Goldman winning 50 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ted Moult, and the lexicographer was introduced only as Mary.

Episode 1 was hosted by Richard Whiteley (pictured) alongside "hostesses" Cathy Hytner and Beverley Isherwood, who placed letter and number tiles on the board respectively. Isherwood also created three-digit targets for the numbers rounds using a random-number generator, introduced as CECIL – "Countdown's Electronic Calculator in Leeds". This name is still used today, despite production of Countdown moving to Manchester in 2009. Before the first numbers game, CECIL initially generated a target of 988. However, this was intended as an example of how CECIL worked, and was not used as the target number for the round. Carol Vorderman was the programme's "vital statistician", responsible for checking contestants' calculations and solving numbers rounds where necessary. During Series 1 and Series 2, this role was alternated with Dr Linda Barrett.

This episode was repeated on 2 November 2007 to recognise Countdown and Channel 4's 25th anniversary.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jeff Andrews Score Michael Goldman Others Max.
1 TNEMARHIB RAIMENT 7 – 7 MINARET AMBIENT* 7
2 OCEETSPUG 5 7 – 13 COUPES TOUPEES* 14
3 ZSGUOLUAS GLOSS 12 – 18 GLASS GAOLS*, GAUSS*, GOALS*, LASSO*, LUAUS*, SAGOS*, SLAGS*, SLOGS*, SLUGS, SOLAS*, SOLUS*, SOULS*, USUAL* 19
4 1 3 10 7 6 4 → 493 500
(7 − 3 + 1) × (6 + 4) × 10
17 – 18 424

CV: 493 = (6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3

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5 ILOOSOIRE 6 17 – 25 ORIOLES ROSOLIO* 36
6 GCKIEIFVS FIVES 22 – 30 SKIVE GIVES*, IVIES*, VICES* 41
7 EDOSEXDEB BOXED 27 – 35 DOSED SEEDED* 47
8 50 3 1 3 10 7 → 833 843 27 – 40 840
50 × (10 + 7) − 3 × 3 − 1

CV: 833 = (50 − 1) × (10 + 7)

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9 LIGHHGIHT 27 – 50 HIGHLIGHT
(5.75 seconds)
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