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JohnnyCanuck at 14:04, 3 April 2018

2018-04-03T14:04:23Z

Drawoh: disam

2010-10-12T09:37:41Z

disam

The Doctor at 06:57, 11 September 2010

2010-09-11T06:57:49Z

The Doctor: archived mearns

2010-09-11T06:57:23Z

archived mearns

Crispy: ...and Nita Marr.

2010-07-31T21:56:52Z

...and Nita Marr.

Crispy: Archived Graham Nash.

2010-07-31T21:53:00Z

Archived Graham Nash.

The Doctor: updated

2010-07-13T11:26:57Z

updated

Crispy: Archived Harvey Freeman.

2010-06-30T23:07:18Z

Archived Harvey Freeman.

Crispy: Archived January.

2010-05-01T00:01:32Z

Archived January.

Crispy: Added in the month and year.

2010-01-01T11:42:36Z

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 '''[[Harvey Freeman]]''' was the champion of [[Series 10]], [[Championship of Champions III]] and the [[series 33|Supreme Championship]], and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Countdowners of all time. Freeman made his debut on 31 October 1986 against [[David Whiting]] as a 21-year-old Cambridge University undergraduate from Enfield, Middlesex. He won that game and the seven which followed to achieve [[octochamp]]dom with an aggregate score of 523 points. This was a record at the time, and stood for almost 14 years before being beaten by [[David Williams (Series 43)|David Williams]] in [[Series 43]]. In his second heat game, Freeman amassed 82 points which was also a record at the time. He returned for the series finals as #1 seed, and dominated his opponents [[Elisabeth Jardine]] and [[Les Martin]] in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, before going on to face [[Mike Percik]] in the grand final. Despite having {{word|OUTTAKES}} {{X}} disallowed in the second round, Harvey produced a commanding performance running out the winner by 96 points to 52.
-Freeman returned for [[Championship of Champions III]], beating [[Michael Stephenson]] and [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] to set up a grand final against [[David Trace]]. Freeman lost out in the first conundrum to Trace, putting him ten points behind, but he scored in every other round before solving the [[crucial conundrum]] {{word|PURSUEPAT}} to win 115&ndash;107 &mdash; the highest ever score in a 14-round grand final, and the only time anyone has ever scored over 110 under that format. In 1996, Freeman participated in the [[series 33|Supreme Championship]]. Given a bye in the first round, Harvey defeated [[Ian Bebbington]] in the second round and [[Barry Grossman]] in a closely-fought group final to put himself into the series quarter-finals. Therein, he beat [[Andrew Perry]] before once again beating [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] in the semi-final. In the final, he faced former [[:Category:Prodigies|prodigy]] [[Allan Saldanha]]. Freeman spotted a [[nine-letter word]] in the first round and was able to hold on to his lead to win 82&ndash;79, winning the title of all-time supreme champion, and maintaining his winning streak at an unprecedented 19 games. ('''[[Harvey Freeman|more...]]''')
+Freeman returned for [[Championship of Champions III]], beating [[Michael Stephenson (Series 10)|Michael Stephenson]] and [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] to set up a grand final against [[David Trace]]. Freeman lost out in the first conundrum to Trace, putting him ten points behind, but he scored in every other round before solving the [[crucial conundrum]] {{word|PURSUEPAT}} to win 115&ndash;107 &mdash; the highest ever score in a 14-round grand final, and the only time anyone has ever scored over 110 under that format. In 1996, Freeman participated in the [[series 33|Supreme Championship]]. Given a bye in the first round, Harvey defeated [[Ian Bebbington]] in the second round and [[Barry Grossman]] in a closely-fought group final to put himself into the series quarter-finals. Therein, he beat [[Andrew Perry]] before once again beating [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] in the semi-final. In the final, he faced former [[:Category:Prodigies|prodigy]] [[Allan Saldanha]]. Freeman spotted a [[nine-letter word]] in the first round and was able to hold on to his lead to win 82&ndash;79, winning the title of all-time supreme champion, and maintaining his winning streak at an unprecedented 19 games. ('''[[Harvey Freeman|more...]]''')
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 [[Image:Chris Davies trophy.jpg|130px|right|thumb|Davies with the [[Richard Whiteley Memorial Trophy]].]]

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 Having so far failed to find a [[nine-letter word]] in his heats, Davies found two in the first four rounds against [[Ross Mackenzie]]. However, Mackenzie found them both as well and was on Davies' tail throughout the game. The pressure helped Davies who secured victory through the words {{word|MALAPERT}} and the [[Darren]]ic {{word|PUPATED}}. After solving the conundrum {{word|CIRCUSHEN}}, Davies had amassed a score of 139, the second highest of all time. Further Darrens including {{word|RIBCAGE}} and {{word|RIVULETS}}, along with the nine-letter word {{word|SCLEROTIA}}, gave Davies victory in his sixth game against Jonathan Seal. Of note, in round two of this game Seal beat Davies, the first time he had failed to score in 51 consecutive rounds. Two further centuries helped Davies win his last two heat games against [[Marcus Bearpark]] and [[John Smoker]] respectively.
-Davies returned for the finals as number two seed. Against fellow [[octochamp]] [[Steve Wood]], the words {{word|RELLINOS}} and {{word|RANDOMISE}} assisted Davies in building a 43-point lead after just five rounds. He ran out the winner, setting up a semi-final against [[Innis Carson]]. After twelve rounds of this game only seven points separated the two players. In round 13, Carson beat Davies with {{word|SOLENOID}}, opening up a fifteen point lead with just two rounds to go. Carson missed the numbers target in round 14 whereas Davies found a perfect solution, but he still needed to solve the crucial conundrum {{word|EPITUSSLE}} to win. After 25.5 seconds he doubtfully offered {{word|SLEEPSUIT}} &mdash; and exclaimed "Oh my God!" as this was revealed to be correct. In the grand final Davies faced #1 seed [[Andrew Hulme]], who often equalled but never bettered him. The words {{word|TETRODE}}, {{word|DIARISES}} and the conundrum {{word|ARTLEPOOL}} gave Davies the series by 117 points to 86. He remains an active member of the [[:Category:Online community|online Countdown community]] and is often seen on [[Apterous]]. ('''[[Chris Davies (Series 61)|more...]]''')
+Davies returned for the finals as number two seed. Against fellow [[octochamp]] [[Steve Wood (Series 61)|Steve Wood]], the words {{word|RELLINOS}} and {{word|RANDOMISE}} assisted Davies in building a 43-point lead after just five rounds. He ran out the winner, setting up a semi-final against [[Innis Carson]]. After twelve rounds of this game only seven points separated the two players. In round 13, Carson beat Davies with {{word|SOLENOID}}, opening up a fifteen point lead with just two rounds to go. Carson missed the numbers target in round 14 whereas Davies found a perfect solution, but he still needed to solve the crucial conundrum {{word|EPITUSSLE}} to win. After 25.5 seconds he doubtfully offered {{word|SLEEPSUIT}} &mdash; and exclaimed "Oh my God!" as this was revealed to be correct. In the grand final Davies faced #1 seed [[Andrew Hulme]], who often equalled but never bettered him. The words {{word|TETRODE}}, {{word|DIARISES}} and the conundrum {{word|ARTLEPOOL}} gave Davies the series by 117 points to 86. He remains an active member of the [[:Category:Online community|online Countdown community]] and is often seen on [[Apterous]]. ('''[[Chris Davies (Series 61)|more...]]''')
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 [[Image:Chris Philpot cue-card.jpg|130px|right|thumb|Philpot reading his cue-card.]]

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 This is a list of all the previous [[Countdown:Featured articles|featured articles]] that have appeared on the [[Main Page]]. The current featured article can be found on the Main Page, or alternatively by visiting the [[Template:Featuredarticle|featured article template]]. You can include this month's featured in any page, such as on your userpage, by typing <nowiki>{{featuredarticle}}</nowiki> where you would like the article to appear. Articles which will be featured in the future are listed at [[Countdown: Featured articles]].
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 '''[[Scott Mearns]]''' from Montrose in Scotland was [[champion]] of [[Series 41]] and [[Championship of Champions X]]. A student at Leeds University when he appeared, Mearns foreshadowed his form on the programme by passing his audition with a 100% record. Famously wanting to "put Montrose on the map", Mearns amassed 80 points in his debut game against [[Bobby Johnson]], before reeling off seven further wins to become an octochamp with an aggregate score of 510, and #1 seed for the series finals. Therein, he beat [[Rory Dunlop]] and [[Melvin Hetherington]] in his quarter-final and semi-final respectively, the latter performance including 10 points for unravelling the conundrum {{word|HOTWARMER}}. Mearns then reached the boil for the grand-final against #3 seed [[Simon Cooper]], broadcast on Christmas Day 1999.

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-[[Image:Graham Nash.jpg|right|130px|Graham Nash during the 11th [[Championship of Champions]].]]
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 '''[[Graham Nash]]''' (born 25 December 1979) was an [[octochamp]] in and [[champion]] of [[Series 43]], and winner of [[Championship of Champions XI]]. Nash made his [[Countdown]] debut on July 20 2000, defeating two-times winner and [[Edinburgh Countdown Club]] member [[Melanie Beaumont]] by 60 points to 49. He demonstrated consistent scoring to polish off seven further wins, including a high score of 72 points against [[Roger Robinson]]. With an eight game total of 465 points, Nash qualified for the series finals as number 2 seed. Herein, he narrowly overcame [[Gordon Cusworth]] and [[Clare Wright]] to set up a grand final against number 5 seed [[Matthew Turner]]. In a nip and tuck game, the penultimate numbers round proved decisive as it gave Nash a 10 point advantage. He was able to hold onto until the crucial conundrum {{word|ANEWREBEL}}, which he in turn solved, to become Countdown's forty-third series champion.

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 [[Image:Chris Philpot cue-card.jpg|130px|right|thumb|Philpot reading his cue-card.]]
 '''[[Chris Philpot]]''' (born September 1989) was a contestant in [[Series 51]]. Aged fourteen at the time of his appearance, Philpot competed against [[Ariane Sherine]], now notable for her work as a Guardian columnist and creator of the Atheist Bus Campaign. [[Episode 3636|The game]] was initially close with Sherine holding a slight lead. Spotting {{word|COLLATE}} in round seven gave Philpot a three point advantage going into the [[Countdown#Evolution|third half]], but the words {{word|PUMICE}} and {{word|RELISTED}} allowed Sherine to regain her lead and she saw out the game in style, with Philpot only scoring six further points in the contest.