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'''Episode 2874''' was broadcast on 2 November 2000, as part of [[Series 43]], and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 18th birthday. | '''Episode 2874''' was broadcast on 2 November 2000, as part of [[Series 43]], and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 18th birthday. | ||
− | [[Mark Nyman]] and [[Gyles Brandreth]] played [[Jo Brand]] and [[Damian Eadie]] with Mark and Gyles winning {{score|50|46}}. There were no Dictionary Corner guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Mark Nyman]] and [[Gyles Brandreth]] played [[Jo Brand]] and [[Damian Eadie]] with Mark and Gyles winning {{score|50|46}}. There were no [[Dictionary Corner]] guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Mark & Gyles|Jo & Damian}} | {{Rounds-start|Mark & Gyles|Jo & Damian}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 1|MIDUNOPES|IMPOUNDS |IMPOUNDS |UNPOISED* |8|8|8}} | + | {{R-letters| 1|MIDUNOPES|IMPOUNDS |IMPOUNDS |UNPOISED* |8|8|8}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|FAVIEWTRA|airwave {{x}}|airwave {{x}}|VARIATE | + | {{R-letters| 2|FAVIEWTRA|airwave {{x}}|airwave {{x}}|VARIATE |8|8|15}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|EBNIGUROM|BROMINE |BROMINE | + | {{R-letters| 3|EBNIGUROM|BROMINE |BROMINE |EMBRUING*, UMBERING* |15|15|23}} |
{{R-numbers| 4|50|25|100|75|9|3| 758 | {{R-numbers| 4|50|25|100|75|9|3| 758 | ||
|753|sol1=100 × 9 − 75 − 50 − 25 + 3 | |753|sol1=100 × 9 − 75 − 50 − 25 + 3 | ||
|756 {{x}} | |756 {{x}} | ||
− | |other=758|solother= (100 ÷ 25 + 75) × 9 + 50 − 3 |22|15|33}} | + | |other=758|solother= (100 ÷ 25 + 75) × 9 + 50 − 3 |
− | {{R-letters| 5|LEAIKTZSN|LANKIEST |LANKIEST | | + | |22|15|33}} |
+ | {{R-letters| 5|LEAIKTZSN|LANKIEST |LANKIEST | |30|23|41}} | ||
{{R-letters| 6|LEUNTILOT|OUTLINE |OUTLINE |ELUTION*, OUTTELL* |37|30|48}} | {{R-letters| 6|LEUNTILOT|OUTLINE |OUTLINE |ELUTION*, OUTTELL* |37|30|48}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 7|AEDFIACGE|DEFACE |DEFACE |ACEDIA*, FACADE* |43|36|54}} | + | {{R-letters| 7|AEDFIACGE|DEFACE |DEFACE |ACEDIA*, FACADE* |43|36|54}} |
{{R-numbers| 8|50|100|25|75|10|1| 278 | {{R-numbers| 8|50|100|25|75|10|1| 278 | ||
|277|sol1=(10 + 1) × 25 + 100 ÷ 50 | |277|sol1=(10 + 1) × 25 + 100 ÷ 50 | ||
|276 | |276 | ||
− | |other=278|solother= (75 × 100 − (10 + 1) × 50) ÷ 25 |50|36|64}} | + | |other=278|solother= (75 × 100 − (10 + 1) × 50) ÷ 25 |
− | {{R-conundrum| 9|ENTRIMMER|c2sol=MERRIMENT|c2time=1 | + | |50|36|64}} |
+ | {{R-conundrum| 9|ENTRIMMER|c2sol=MERRIMENT|c2time=1|50|46|74}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
− | + | NOTE: The original target for Round 4 was 197, but Richard made an "executive decision" that it was too easy, and ordered that the button should be pressed again. | |
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | {{YouTube|url1=TERJeUyT2K8|url2=KLF_CE44MMM|url3=qMYINf9h6uc|url4=95-2NP7axDk}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2874}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2874}} |
Revision as of 14:36, 12 June 2010
Episode 2874 was broadcast on 2 November 2000, as part of Series 43, and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 18th birthday.
Mark Nyman and Gyles Brandreth played Jo Brand and Damian Eadie with Mark and Gyles winning 50 – 46. There were no Dictionary Corner guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Mark & Gyles | Score | Jo & Damian | Others | Max. |
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1 | MIDUNOPES | IMPOUNDS | 8 – 8 | IMPOUNDS | UNPOISED* | 8 |
2 | FAVIEWTRA | airwave ☓ | 8 – 8 | airwave ☓ | VARIATE | 15 |
3 | EBNIGUROM | BROMINE | 15 – 15 | BROMINE | EMBRUING*, UMBERING* | 23 |
4 | 50 25 100 75 9 3 → 758 | 753
100 × 9 − 75 − 50 − 25 + 3 |
22 – 15 | 756 ☓ |
Best: 758 = (100 ÷ 25 + 75) × 9 + 50 − 3 |
33 |
5 | LEAIKTZSN | LANKIEST | 30 – 23 | LANKIEST | 41 | |
6 | LEUNTILOT | OUTLINE | 37 – 30 | OUTLINE | ELUTION*, OUTTELL* | 48 |
7 | AEDFIACGE | DEFACE | 43 – 36 | DEFACE | ACEDIA*, FACADE* | 54 |
8 | 50 100 25 75 10 1 → 278 | 277
(10 + 1) × 25 + 100 ÷ 50 |
50 – 36 | 276 |
Best: 278 = (75 × 100 − (10 + 1) × 50) ÷ 25 |
64 |
9 | ENTRIMMER | 50 – 46 | MERRIMENT
(1 second) |
74 |
NOTE: The original target for Round 4 was 197, but Richard made an "executive decision" that it was too easy, and ordered that the button should be pressed again.