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− | '''Episode 1''' was broadcast on 2 November 1982 at 4:45pm, as part of [[Series 1]]. | + | '''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 {{score|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 [[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]]. | ||
− | + | 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* | + | {{R-letters| 1|TNEMARHIB|RAIMENT |MINARET |AMBIENT* | 7|7 | 7}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|OCEETSPUG| | + | {{R-letters| 2|OCEETSPUG|5 |COUPES |TOUPEES* | 7|13 | 14}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|ZSGUOLUAS|GLOSS |GLASS | | + | {{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 | ||
|424 | |424 | ||
|cv=493|solcv=(6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3 | |cv=493|solcv=(6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3 | ||
− | |17|18| | + | |17|18|29}} |
− | {{R-letters| 5|ILOOSOIRE| | + | {{R-letters| 5|ILOOSOIRE|6 |ORIOLES |ROSOLIO* | 17|25 | 36}} |
− | {{R-letters| 6|GCKIEIFVS|FIVES |SKIVE | | + | {{R-letters| 6|GCKIEIFVS|FIVES |SKIVE |GIVES*, IVIES*, VICES*| 22|30 | 41}} |
− | {{R-letters| 7|EDOSEXDEB|BOXED |DOSED | | + | {{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 | ||
|840|sol2=50 × (10 + 7) − 3 × 3 − 1 | |840|sol2=50 × (10 + 7) − 3 × 3 − 1 | ||
|cv=833|solcv=(50 − 1) × (10 + 7) | |cv=833|solcv=(50 − 1) × (10 + 7) | ||
− | |27|40| | + | |27|40|57}} |
− | {{R-conundrum| 9|LIGHHGIHT|c2sol=HIGHLIGHT|c2time=5|27|50| | + | {{R-conundrum|9|LIGHHGIHT|c2sol=HIGHLIGHT|c2time=5.75|27|50|67}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
− | + | ==External links== | |
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[[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 06:48, 23 August 2015
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 |
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 |