Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Difference between revisions of "Episode 2787"
From Countdown
m (tidy) |
The Doctor (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
[[Jim Ainsworth]] played [[Paul Beesley]], with Jim Ainsworth winning {{score|42|26}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ned Sherrin]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | [[Jim Ainsworth]] played [[Paul Beesley]], with Jim Ainsworth winning {{score|42|26}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ned Sherrin]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | ||
| − | The recording of this programme was delayed due to the late running of Carol Vorderman's train. To keep the studio audience entertained, this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1oJJAj0ZQ impromptu performance] was given. | + | The recording of this programme was delayed due to the late running of Carol Vorderman's train. The train delay also delayed quarter-finalist [[David Ballheimer]], who recalls the experience on [http://www.thecountdownpage.com/exp-david-ballheimer-2.htm The Countdown Page]. To keep the studio audience entertained, this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1oJJAj0ZQ impromptu performance] was given. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Revision as of 00:58, 6 January 2024
Episode 2787 was broadcast on 6 June 2000, as part of Series 42.
Jim Ainsworth played Paul Beesley, with Jim Ainsworth winning 42 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
The recording of this programme was delayed due to the late running of Carol Vorderman's train. The train delay also delayed quarter-finalist David Ballheimer, who recalls the experience on The Countdown Page. To keep the studio audience entertained, this impromptu performance was given.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jim Ainsworth | Score | Paul Beesley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOGEJTICU | JUICE | 5 – 5 | GOUGE | OUTJIE* | 6 |
| 2 | SLREOSATD | ROASTED | 5 – 13 | LEOTARDS | LODESTARS | 24 |
| 3 | YEWNIVALR | WINERY | 11 – 19 | LIVERY | INLAYER*, NAILERY*, NAIVELY*, NERVILY*, RAVELIN*, VIRELAY*, WEARILY | 31 |
| 4 | 75 1 2 1 3 8 → 499 | — | 11 – 19 | — |
CV: 499 = (75 − 1 − 3) × (8 − 1) + 2 |
41 |
| 5 | DSFEITGAQ | FIDGETS | 18 – 19 | FASTED | AGISTED | 48 |
| 6 | LONREHAPS | PAROLES | 25 – 26 | PLANERS | ALPHORNS*, PERSONAL, PSORALEN*, SHRAPNEL* | 56 |
| 7 | XLYEIMDAT | DAYTIME | 32 – 26 | MALTED | MEATILY | 63 |
| 8 | 100 9 7 5 1 2 → 996 | 996
(9 + 1) × 100 − (7 − (5 − 2)) |
42 – 26 | 997 |
|
73 |
| 9 | OURCITYIS | 42 – 26 | CURIOSITY | 83 |
