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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. | '''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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[[Jeff Andrews]] played [[Michael Goldman]], with Michael Goldman winning {{score|50|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ted Moult]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mary]]. | [[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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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. | 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. | ||
| − | An inauspicious start to say the least! Horrendous selections, | + | 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 |
| − | uninteresting words, no good finds from DC, terrible credits, a | + | 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. |
| − | 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== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|bDxlH5E5oC4|mlkisOMfPJY|OJc1TkWNTKw|tfTcwqgda14}} |
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Mary as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Ted Moult as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Ted Moult as a guest]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:58, 14 August 2011
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* | 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 |
29 |
| 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) |
57 |
| 9 | LIGHHGIHT | 27 – 50 | HIGHLIGHT
(5.75 seconds) |
67 |
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.
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.
