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Episode CS1997
From Countdown
The Christmas special was an episode of Countdown featuring the presenters, Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman (billed as Carol King) as contestants. It was hosted by William G. Stewart, and featured dictionary corner guests Magnus Magnusson and Mark Nyman. Susie Dent filled in for Carol as the arithmetist.
The game was a close battle, with Carol living up to her new regal name by winning on a crucial conundrum.
Richard Carol
Rd Selection Whiteley Score King -- ------------------------ ----------- --- --- -----------
1 LNFCKEIOT LECTION 7 0 TINKLE 2 RLERTEEPE PETER 12 5 PETER 3 614 (7,8,2,10,4,25) 607 12 15 614 4 YADIOETPS SPADE 17 20 STAID 5 AONWEAGBT TOWAGE 23 26 TOWAGE 6 953 (10,4,1,10,9,100) 952 30 33 952 7 LOSTMETIE (MISTLETOE) 1.00s x 30 43 2.00s
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Whiteley | Score | Carol King | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNFCKEIOT | LECTION | 7 – 0 | TINKLE | ||
| 2 | RLERTEEPE | PETER | 12 – 5 | PETER | ||
| 3 | 7 8 2 10 4 25 → 614 | 607 | 12 – 15 | 614 |
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| 4 | YADIOETPS | SPADE | 17 – 20 | STAID | ||
| 5 | AONWEAGBT | TOWAGE | 23 – 26 | TOWAGE | ||
| 6 | 10 4 1 10 9 100 → 953 | 952 | 30 – 33 | 952 |
SD: ? = ? |
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| 7 | LOSTMETIE |
(1 second) |
30 – 43 | MISTLETOE
(2 seconds) |
