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'''Episode 3960''' was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of [[Series 54]]. | '''Episode 3960''' was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of [[Series 54]]. | ||
− | [[Helen Mathieson]] played [[Colin Wreford]], with Colin Wreford winning 90 | + | [[Helen Mathieson]] played [[Colin Wreford]], with Colin Wreford winning {{score|90|61}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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+ | This was the first episode presented by [[Des Lynam]]. [[Carol Vorderman]] gave the episode's introduction, beginning with a "welcome back" message to viewers due to the show having been off the air for four months previously. She then proceeded to introduce Lynam as the new host of ''[[Countdown]]''. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{Rounds-start|Helen Mathieson|Colin Wreford}} | {{Rounds-start|Helen Mathieson|Colin Wreford}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 1|QDTEIOVLJ|VIOLET |VIOLET |JILTED*, JOLTED | + | {{R-letters| 1|QDTEIOVLJ|VIOLET |VIOLET |JILTED*, JOLTED, TOILED*, VOLTED*| 6|6 | 6}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|FDRIOEMBY|FORMED |MORBID |EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY*|12|12|14}} | + | {{R-letters| 2|FDRIOEMBY|FORMED |MORBID |EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY*| 12|12 | 14}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|TSLAEAPMS|PLASMA |STAPLES |AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES | + | {{R-letters| 3|TSLAEAPMS|PLASMA |STAPLES |AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES, PALMATE, PASTELS*, SAMPLES, TAMALES*, TAPLESS*| 12|19 | 21}} |
− | {{R-letters| 4|TSCOEINXS|INSECTS | | + | {{R-letters| 4|TSCOEINXS|INSECTS |conies {{x}}|COEXISTS*, EXCITONS*, SECTIONS| 19|19 | 29}} |
{{R-numbers| 5|25|5|2|4|3|5| 160 | {{R-numbers| 5|25|5|2|4|3|5| 160 | ||
− | |160|sol1= | + | |160|sol1=2 × 3 × 25 + 5 + 5 |
− | |160|sol2= | + | |160|sol2=(3 + 4 + 25) × 5 |
− | |29|29| | + | |29|29|39}} |
− | {{R-TTT |KINDGRIN ||DRINKING}} | + | {{R-TTT |KINDGRIN|At the pub having chocolate.|DRINKING}} |
− | {{R-letters| 6|DWNEAEPRZ|WEANED |WARDEN |PREDAWN* |35|35|46}} | + | {{R-letters| 6|DWNEAEPRZ|WEANED |WARDEN |PREDAWN* | 35|35 | 46}} |
− | {{R-letters| 7|HTDUIARSG|GUARDS |guardist | + | {{R-letters| 7|HTDUIARSG|GUARDS |guardist {{x}}|DRAUGHTS | 41|35 | 54}} |
− | {{R-letters| 8|TSDOIOCTU|STOOD |ODIOUS |COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO | + | {{R-letters| 8|TSDOIOCTU|STOOD |ODIOUS |COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO| 41|41 | 60}} |
− | {{R-letters| 9|DNPEIANRM|MAIDEN |PANNIER | |41|48|67}} | + | {{R-letters| 9|DNPEIANRM|MAIDEN |PANNIER | | 41|48 | 67}} |
{{R-numbers|10|1|6|10|2|7|5| 820 | {{R-numbers|10|1|6|10|2|7|5| 820 | ||
|806 | |806 | ||
− | |820|sol2= | + | |820|sol2=(7 × 6 − 1) × 2 × 10 |
|41|58|77}} | |41|58|77}} | ||
− | {{R-letters|11|RSRIEATST|TARRIES |STARTERS |STARRIEST | + | {{R-TTT |TINYTREE|From here to this place takes forever.|ETERNITY}} |
− | {{R-letters|12|FNREIOMNE|REFINE |FIREMEN |FERMION | + | {{R-letters|11|RSRIEATST|TARRIES |STARTERS |STARRIEST | 41|66 | 95}} |
− | {{R-letters|13|THKAUIGRN|GUITAR |HURTING |HARKING | + | {{R-letters|12|FNREIOMNE|REFINE |FIREMEN |FERMION, FOREMEN*, INFERNO*, NOMINEE*| 41|73 |102}} |
+ | {{R-letters|13|THKAUIGRN|GUITAR |HURTING |HARKING, KARTING*, NURAGHI*| 41|80 |109}} | ||
{{R-numbers|14|100|2|4|3|10|6| 686 | {{R-numbers|14|100|2|4|3|10|6| 686 | ||
− | |686|sol1= | + | |686|sol1=(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
− | |686|sol2= | + | |686|sol2=(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
|51|90|119}} | |51|90|119}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|15|TINYTAMER|c1sol=MATERNITY|c1time= | + | {{R-conundrum|15|TINYTAMER|c1sol=MATERNITY|c1time=17.75|61|90|129}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | {{YouTube|I6v_aKte4IM}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:3960}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3960}} | ||
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[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Des Lynam]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Des Lynam]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Martin Jarvis as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Martin Jarvis as a guest]] |
Latest revision as of 15:28, 22 January 2023
Episode 3960 was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of Series 54.
Helen Mathieson played Colin Wreford, with Colin Wreford winning 90 – 61. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the first episode presented by Des Lynam. Carol Vorderman gave the episode's introduction, beginning with a "welcome back" message to viewers due to the show having been off the air for four months previously. She then proceeded to introduce Lynam as the new host of Countdown.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Helen Mathieson | Score | Colin Wreford | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | QDTEIOVLJ | VIOLET | 6 – 6 | VIOLET | JILTED*, JOLTED, TOILED*, VOLTED* | 6 |
2 | FDRIOEMBY | FORMED | 12 – 12 | MORBID | EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY* | 14 |
3 | TSLAEAPMS | PLASMA | 12 – 19 | STAPLES | AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES, PALMATE, PASTELS*, SAMPLES, TAMALES*, TAPLESS* | 21 |
4 | TSCOEINXS | INSECTS | 19 – 19 | conies ☓ | COEXISTS*, EXCITONS*, SECTIONS | 29 |
5 | 25 5 2 4 3 5 → 160 | 160
2 × 3 × 25 + 5 + 5 |
29 – 29 | 160
(3 + 4 + 25) × 5 |
|
39 |
TTT | KINDGRIN | At the pub having chocolate. | DRINKING | |||
6 | DWNEAEPRZ | WEANED | 35 – 35 | WARDEN | PREDAWN* | 46 |
7 | HTDUIARSG | GUARDS | 41 – 35 | guardist ☓ | DRAUGHTS | 54 |
8 | TSDOIOCTU | STOOD | 41 – 41 | ODIOUS | COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO | 60 |
9 | DNPEIANRM | MAIDEN | 41 – 48 | PANNIER | 67 | |
10 | 1 6 10 2 7 5 → 820 | 806 | 41 – 58 | 820
(7 × 6 − 1) × 2 × 10 |
|
77 |
TTT | TINYTREE | From here to this place takes forever. | ETERNITY | |||
11 | RSRIEATST | TARRIES | 41 – 66 | STARTERS | STARRIEST | 95 |
12 | FNREIOMNE | REFINE | 41 – 73 | FIREMEN | FERMION, FOREMEN*, INFERNO*, NOMINEE* | 102 |
13 | THKAUIGRN | GUITAR | 41 – 80 | HURTING | HARKING, KARTING*, NURAGHI* | 109 |
14 | 100 2 4 3 10 6 → 686 | 686
(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
51 – 90 | 686
(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
|
119 |
15 | TINYTAMER | MATERNITY
(17.75 seconds) |
61 – 90 | 129 |