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Revision as of 21:39, 7 March 2010
I say! Isn't that the ferret man?
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.
Jeff Andrews played Michael Goldman, with Michael Goldman winning 50 - 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ted Moult, and the lexicographer was Mary.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jeff Andrews | Score | Michael Goldman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNEMARHIB | RAIMENT | 7 – 7 | MINARET | AMBIENT*, HAIRNET*, MERANTI*, THERIAN* | 7 |
| 2 | OCEETSPUG | — | 7 – 13 | COUPES | TOUPEES* | 14 |
| 3 | ZSGUOLUAS | GLOSS | 12 – 18 | GLASS | USUALS* | 20 |
| 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 |
30 |
| 5 | ILOOSOIRE | — | 17 – 25 | ORIOLES | ROSOLIO* | 37 |
| 6 | GCKIEIFVS | FIVES | 22 – 30 | SKIVE | SICKIE* | 43 |
| 7 | EDOSEXDEB | DOSED | 27 – 35 | BOXED | DESEXED*, SEEDBED* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 3 1 3 10 7 → 833 | 843 | 27 – 40 | 840
50×(10+7) - 3×3 - 1 |
CV: 833 = (50-1)×(10+7) |
60 |
| 9 | LIGHHGIHT | 27 – 50 | HIGHLIGHT
(5 seconds) |
70 |
