John Player
From Countdown
John Player was a contestant in Series 93. He was from Ulting in the Maldon district of Essex and at the time of his appearances, was the headteacher of The Stanway School in Essex.
In 2024, he oversaw the school taking part in the documentary Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | 13/02/2026 | P | Henry Craven | 84 – 98 | John Player | Colin Murray | Rachel Riley | Mel Schilling | Susie Dent | 137 | ||
| 8704 | 16/02/2026 | P | John Player | 94 – 74 | Ramesh Patel | Colin Murray | Rachel Riley | Chris Packham | Susie Dent | 131 | ||
| 8705 | 17/02/2026 | P | John Player | 59 – 82 | Euan Crabb | Colin Murray | Rachel Riley | Chris Packham | Susie Dent | 156 | ||
