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'''Episode 405''' was broadcast on 9 April 1986, as part of [[Series 9]]. | '''Episode 405''' was broadcast on 9 April 1986, as part of [[Series 9]]. | ||
| − | [[Tony Jenner]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning 61 | + | [[Tony Jenner]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning {{score|61|44}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. |
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Series 9 | + | Starting from this episode, ''[[Countdown]]'' was back to square one for the second time to discover new eventual finalists and [[series champion]]s post-[[Championship of Champions II]]. |
| − | [[Category:9-round games | + | |
| − | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley | + | ==Rounds== |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer | + | {{Rounds-start|Tony Jenner|David Trace}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest | + | {{R-letters |1 |NGDUIRJAX|DURING |DURING |ADJURING | 6|6 | 8}} |
| + | {{R-letters |2 |OILYATRAM|MARITAL |MARITAL |AMORALITY | 13|13 | 26}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |BCTOAHSEW|WHOSE |WATCHES |BATCHES*, BOTCHES* | 13|20 | 33}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|50|7|3|8|3| 278 | ||
| + | |275 | ||
| + | |278|sol2=25 × (8 + 3) + 3 | ||
| + | |13|30|43}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |IOTSVADIR|DIVOTS |IDIOTS |OVARITIS* | 19|36 | 51}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |HCTSEAEIV|HEAVIEST |ACHIEVES |VESICATE | 27|44 | 59}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |LPAEBISPT|APPLIES |TALIPES |EPIBLAST | 34|51 | 67}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|25|3|9|7|10| 932 | ||
| + | |932|sol1=9 × 100 + 25 + 10 − 3 | ||
| + | |932|sol2=9 × 100 + 25 + 7 | ||
| + | |44|61|77}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|CRACISTAS|sol=SARCASTIC|44|61|87}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:0405}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Series 9]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:11, 3 February 2026
Episode 405 was broadcast on 9 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
Tony Jenner played David Trace, with David Trace winning 61 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Starting from this episode, Countdown was back to square one for the second time to discover new eventual finalists and series champions post-Championship of Champions II.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Jenner | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGDUIRJAX | DURING | 6 – 6 | DURING | ADJURING | 8 |
| 2 | OILYATRAM | MARITAL | 13 – 13 | MARITAL | AMORALITY | 26 |
| 3 | BCTOAHSEW | WHOSE | 13 – 20 | WATCHES | BATCHES*, BOTCHES* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 50 7 3 8 3 → 278 | 275 | 13 – 30 | 278
25 × (8 + 3) + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | IOTSVADIR | DIVOTS | 19 – 36 | IDIOTS | OVARITIS* | 51 |
| 6 | HCTSEAEIV | HEAVIEST | 27 – 44 | ACHIEVES | VESICATE | 59 |
| 7 | LPAEBISPT | APPLIES | 34 – 51 | TALIPES | EPIBLAST | 67 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 9 7 10 → 932 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 10 − 3 |
44 – 61 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 7 |
|
77 |
| 9 | CRACISTAS | 44 – 61 | SARCASTIC | 87 |
