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Episode C1
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The first episode of Celebrity Countdown was broadcast at 7pm on 23 April 1998, with future host Des Lynam beating Sian Lloyd 32 – 17. The lexicographer was Anna Eaton and the Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Des Lynam | Score | Sian Lloyd | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | KMEINYURG | REIN | 4 – 4 | GERM | ERYNGIUM* | 8 |
2 | RBOATREID | BOATER | 4 – 11 | BROADER | ADROITER* | 16 |
3 | 100 7 4 1 9 5 → 547 | 545
((4 + 1) x 100) + (5 x 9) |
11 – 11 | 544 |
CV: 547 = (5 x 100) + (4 x (1 + 9)) + 7 |
26 |
4 | GDLUEASWU | GLUED | 16 – 11 | gased ☓ | GLADES*, SLUDGE*, SWAGED*, WAULED* | 32 |
5 | RNDTEULOM | LOUDER | 22 – 17 | MODERN | DEMOUNT*, MORDENT*, MOULDER*, MOULTED, MOUNTED, MOUNTER*, MOURNED*, REMOULD*, REMOUNT*, ROUNDEL, TRUNDLE | 39 |
6 | 75 8 5 8 7 6 → 733 | 706 | 22 – 17 | — |
CV: 731 Best: 733 = (75 x 8) + ((8 + 5 + 6) x 7) |
49 |
7 | WHEATREED | WEATHERED
(16.75 seconds) |
32 – 17 | 59 |