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Episode 1

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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.


Jeff later said that he forgot to press his buzzer. Tut, tut...

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


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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