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 8423"

From Countdown
 
(4 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{series|previous=Episode 8422|next=Episode 8424}}
+
{{episode|previous=Episode 8422|next=Episode 8424}}
 +
'''Episode 8423''' was broadcast on 20 December 2024, and was the grand final of [[Series 90]].
  
−
'''Episode 8423''' was broadcast on 20 December 2024, and was the grand final of [[Series 90]].
+
[[Chris Kirby]] played [[Fiona Wood]], with Fiona Wood winning {{score|96|89}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Christopher Biggins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].  
  
−
[[Chris Kirby]] played [[Fiona Wood]], with Fiona Wood winning 96 – 89. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Christopher Biggins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].  
+
NOTE 1: Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Kirby having appeared in [[Series 60]] and Wood in [[Series 20]] - as this was also the [[Episode 6156|first series grand final]] since [[Series 72]] where both contestants have had a previous run on the show.
  
−
By solving the conundrum, Fiona became the first female [[series winners|champion]] since [[Kate Ogilvie]] won [[Series 39]] in [[Episode 2422|1998]], and the sixth in the show's 42-year history.
+
NOTE 2: By solving the [[conundrum]], Wood became the first female [[series winners|champion]] since [[Kate Ogilvie]] won [[Series 39]] back in [[Episode 2422|1998]] and only the sixth in the show's 42-year history.
  
−
This was the first series grand final to be decided by a crucial conundrum since the [[Series 80]] [[Episode 7107|grand final]].  
+
NOTE 3: This was the [[Episode 7107|first series grand final]] to be decided by a crucial [[conundrum]] since [[Series 80]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Chris Kirby|Fiona Wood}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Chris Kirby|Fiona Wood}}
−
{{R-letters  |1 |GEWIRABPS|EARWIGS         |waspier {{x}} |GAWPERS*         | 7|0 | 7}}
+
{{R-letters  |1 |GEWIRABPS|EARWIGS |waspier {{x}}|GAWPERS*           | 7|0 | 7}}
−
{{R-letters  |2 |GNJTEIAPS|SAPIENT         |PASTING       |EASTING*, GENISTA*, INGESTA*, JESTING, PANGEST*, PANTIES*, SEATING*, SPAEING*, TAGINES*, TAJINES*, TEASING*         | 14|7 | 14}}
+
{{R-letters  |2 |GNJTEIAPS|SAPIENT |PASTING |EASTING*, GENISTA*, INGESTA*, JESTING, PANGEST*, PANTIES*, SEATING*, SPAEING*, TAGINES*, TAJINES*, TEASING*| 14|7 | 14}}
−
{{R-numbers  |3 |6|1|5|2|8|5| 292
+
{{R-numbers  |3 | 6|1|5|2|8|5| 292
−
|292|sol1=(6 × 5 × 5 × 2) – 8
+
|292|sol1=6 × 5 × 5 × 2 − 8
−
|292|sol2=(6 × 5 × 5 × 2) – 8
+
|292|sol2=6 × 5 × 5 × 2 − 8
 
|24|17|24}}
 
|24|17|24}}
−
{{R-TTT     |GOTSTORE |They've got two of these at the toy-store this Christmas.|GROTTOES}}
+
{{R-TTT         |GOTSTORE|They've got two of these at the toy store this Christmas.|GROTTOES}}
−
{{R-letters  |4 |TMEUIGCXT|cuttie {{x}}     |CUTIE         |TECTUM*         | 24|22 | 30}}
+
{{R-letters  |4 |TMEUIGCXT|cuttie {{x}}|CUTIE   |TECTUM*             | 24|22 | 30}}
−
{{R-letters  |5 |LUDARISOA|SOLARIA         |AROUSAL       |RADIALS*, SUDARIA                 | 31|29 | 37}}
+
{{R-letters  |5 |LUDARISOA|SOLARIA |AROUSAL |RADIALS*, SUDARIA   | 31|29 | 37}}
−
{{R-numbers  |6 |75|50|25|3|3|6| 202
+
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|50|25|3|3|6| 202
−
|202|sol1=(3 × 75) – 25 + (6 ÷ 3)
+
|202|sol1=3 × 75 − 25 + 6 ÷ 3
−
|202|sol2=(3 × 75) – 25 + (6 ÷ 3)
+
|202|sol2=3 × 75 − 25 + 6 ÷ 3
 
|41|39|47}}
 
|41|39|47}}
−
{{R-letters  |7 |RETOMUPOE|promotee {{x}}     |PROMOTE     |PROTEOME*             | 41|46 | 55}}
+
{{R-letters  |7 |RETOMUPOE|promotee {{x}}|PROMOTE |PROTEOME*           | 41|46 | 55}}
−
{{R-letters  |8 |RTNGOIEVU|ROUTEING           |VERTIGO     |                     | 49|46 | 63}}
+
{{R-letters  |8 |RTNGOIEVU|ROUTEING |VERTIGO |                   | 49|46 | 63}}
−
{{R-numbers  |9 |50|100|75|25|9|1| 345
+
{{R-numbers  |9 | 50|100|75|25|9|1| 345
−
|346|sol1=(75 – 1) × (100 ÷ 25) + 50
+
|346|sol1=(75 − 1) × 100 ÷ 25 + 50
−
|346|sol2=9 × 50 – 100 – 1 – (75 ÷ 25)
+
|346|sol2=9 × 50 − 100 − 1 − 75 ÷ 25
−
|rr=345|solrr=(75 + 1) × (100 ÷ 25) + 50 – 9
+
|rr=345|solrr=(75 + 1) × 100 ÷ 25 + 50 − 9
 
|56|53|73}}
 
|56|53|73}}
−
{{R-TTT     |URGETOIL |A three-way discussion about tasting the Christmas chocolate cake.|TRILOGUE}}
+
{{R-TTT         |URGETOIL|A three-way discussion about tasting the {{w|Yule log (cake)|Christmas chocolate cake}}.|TRILOGUE}}
−
{{R-letters  |10|DCHOEOLRC|COOLED     |COOLER           |CHOLER, CLOCHE*, COLDER*, HOLDER*                   | 62|59 | 79}}
+
{{R-letters  |10|DCHOEOLRC|COOLED   |COOLER   |CHOLER, CLOCHE*, COLDER*, HOLDER*| 62|59 | 79}}
−
{{R-letters  |11|SIQEDASEI|DISEASE   |DISEASE           |DAISIES, SEASIDE                                     | 69|66 | 86}}
+
{{R-letters  |11|SIQEDASEI|DISEASE |DISEASE |DAISIES, SEASIDE   | 69|66 | 86}}
−
{{R-letters  |12|RLNAEOSRN|LOANERS   |LOANERS           |ENSNARL*, LANNERS, SERRANO*, SNARLER*               | 76|73 | 93}}
+
{{R-letters  |12|RLNAEOSRN|LOANERS |LOANERS |ENSNARL*, LANNERS, SERRANO*, SNARLER*| 76|73 | 93}}
−
{{R-letters  |13|POHIFATOE|OPIATE     |OPIATE           |HOOPTIE*                                             | 82|79 | 100}}
+
{{R-letters  |13|POHIFATOE|OPIATE   |OPIATE   |HOOPTIE*           | 82|79 |100}}
−
{{R-numbers  |14|25|100|75|4|3|6| 834
+
{{R-numbers  |14| 25|100|75|4|3|6| 834
 
|832|sol1=(100 + 25) × 6 + 75 + 4 + 3
 
|832|sol1=(100 + 25) × 6 + 75 + 4 + 3
−
|836|sol2=(6 + 3) × (100 + 4) – 75 – 25
+
|836|sol2=(6 + 3) × (100 + 4) − 75 − 25
−
|other=834|solother=((100 − 6) × 3 − 4) × (75 ÷ 25)
+
|other=834|solother=((100 − 6) × 3 − 4) × 75 ÷ 25
 
|89|86|110}}
 
|89|86|110}}
−
{{R-conundrum|15|ITSSADUEL|c2time=18.5|c2sol=LASSITUDE| 89|96 |120}}
+
{{R-conundrum|15|ITSSADUEL|c2time=18.5|c2sol=LASSITUDE|89|96|120}}
 +
{{Rounds-end}}
 +
 
 +
==External Links==
 +
{{Dailymotion|x9nnih0}}
  
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:8423}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:8423}}

Latest revision as of 15:25, 27 July 2025

Episode 8423 was broadcast on 20 December 2024, and was the grand final of Series 90.

Chris Kirby played Fiona Wood, with Fiona Wood winning 96 – 89. The Dictionary Corner guest was Christopher Biggins, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE 1: Both contestants were returning contestants, with Kirby having appeared in Series 60 and Wood in Series 20 - as this was also the first series grand final since Series 72 where both contestants have had a previous run on the show.

NOTE 2: By solving the conundrum, Wood became the first female champion since Kate Ogilvie won Series 39 back in 1998 and only the sixth in the show's 42-year history.

NOTE 3: This was the first series grand final to be decided by a crucial conundrum since Series 80.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Kirby Score Fiona Wood Others Max.
1 GEWIRABPS EARWIGS 7 – 0 waspier ☓ GAWPERS* 7
2 GNJTEIAPS SAPIENT 14 – 7 PASTING EASTING*, GENISTA*, INGESTA*, JESTING, PANGEST*, PANTIES*, SEATING*, SPAEING*, TAGINES*, TAJINES*, TEASING* 14
3 6 1 5 2 8 5 → 292 292
6 × 5 × 5 × 2 − 8		 24 – 17 292
6 × 5 × 5 × 2 − 8


24
TTT GOTSTORE They've got two of these at the toy store this Christmas. GROTTOES
4 TMEUIGCXT cuttie ☓ 24 – 22 CUTIE TECTUM* 30
5 LUDARISOA SOLARIA 31 – 29 AROUSAL RADIALS*, SUDARIA 37
6 75 50 25 3 3 6 → 202 202
3 × 75 − 25 + 6 ÷ 3		 41 – 39 202
3 × 75 − 25 + 6 ÷ 3


47
7 RETOMUPOE promotee ☓ 41 – 46 PROMOTE PROTEOME* 55
8 RTNGOIEVU ROUTEING 49 – 46 VERTIGO 63
9 50 100 75 25 9 1 → 345 346
(75 − 1) × 100 ÷ 25 + 50		 56 – 53 346
9 × 50 − 100 − 1 − 75 ÷ 25

RR: 345 = (75 + 1) × 100 ÷ 25 + 50 − 9

73
TTT URGETOIL A three-way discussion about tasting the Christmas chocolate cake. TRILOGUE
10 DCHOEOLRC COOLED 62 – 59 COOLER CHOLER, CLOCHE*, COLDER*, HOLDER* 79
11 SIQEDASEI DISEASE 69 – 66 DISEASE DAISIES, SEASIDE 86
12 RLNAEOSRN LOANERS 76 – 73 LOANERS ENSNARL*, LANNERS, SERRANO*, SNARLER* 93
13 POHIFATOE OPIATE 82 – 79 OPIATE HOOPTIE* 100
14 25 100 75 4 3 6 → 834 832
(100 + 25) × 6 + 75 + 4 + 3		 89 – 86 836
(6 + 3) × (100 + 4) − 75 − 25

Best: 834 = ((100 − 6) × 3 − 4) × 75 ÷ 25

110
15 ITSSADUEL 89 – 96 LASSITUDE
(18.5 seconds)		 120


External Links

Retrieved from "https://wiki.apterous.org/index.php?title=Episode_8423&oldid=178592"