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[[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's [[arithmetician]] | + | This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's substitute [[arithmetician]] as well as the start of his three-week on-screen stint, replacing [[Rachel Riley]] while she worked on another project. As this was also the first unusual change on ''Countdown'' since [[Episode 7912|12 December 2022]] when [[Vick Hope]] stood in for Susie Dent, due to Dent feeling ill at the time of that episode. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:19, 19 May 2025
Episode 8459 was broadcast on 24 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Christine Smith played Bill Elliott, with Christine Smith winning 97 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode marked the debut of Dr Tom Crawford as the show's substitute arithmetician as well as the start of his three-week on-screen stint, replacing Rachel Riley while she worked on another project. As this was also the first unusual change on Countdown since 12 December 2022 when Vick Hope stood in for Susie Dent, due to Dent feeling ill at the time of that episode.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Smith | Score | Bill Elliott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBAOSRITO | ARBORIST | 8 – 0 | rasor ☓ | 8 | |
| 2 | GMAJGURSE | MUGGERS | 15 – 7 | MUGGERS | GAUGERS*, JAGGERS, SMUGGER* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 2 1 7 10 2 → 982 | 982
(50 × 10 − (7 + 2)) × 2 |
25 – 7 | 983 |
|
25 |
| TTT | LAIDBEER | "This applies more to the white swan than the black bull", said Marc. | RIDEABLE | |||
| 4 | FDRICOANL | FLORID | 31 – 7 | DRAIN | FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD* | 33 |
| 5 | SHUITDONA | ASTOUND | 38 – 7 | SHUNT | DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND | 41 |
| 6 | 25 3 6 8 2 7 → 561 | — | 38 – 7 | 565 ☓ |
TC: 561 = (25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3 |
51 |
| 7 | LCEUNYEQN | QUEENLY | 45 – 7 | QUEEN | 58 | |
| 8 | PSNILMATI | IMPLANTS | 53 – 7 | SPINAL | ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN* | 66 |
| 9 | 25 8 5 2 7 2 → 760 | 758
(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8 |
60 – 7 | 765 |
TC: 760 = ((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8 |
76 |
| TTT | SITSAGES | Become windy when you clap eyes on the London arena."Clap eyes on the London arena" = "see O2" (CO2, carbon dioxide). | GASSIEST | |||
| 10 | PMSAEDKPA | MASKED | 66 – 13 | MAPPED | MEDAKAS* | 83 |
| 11 | TNIOTRECP | CONTRITE | 74 – 13 | POINTER | CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR* | 91 |
| 12 | FGUVRUATO | RAGOUT | 80 – 13 | GRAFT | FAVOUR*, FUGATO | 97 |
| 13 | DGOESRABV | BADGERS | 87 – 13 | BADGES | ADVERBS, AGBEROS*, BODEGAS*, BODGERS*, BORAGES*, BRAVOES* | 104 |
| 14 | 3 8 2 9 7 4 → 114 | — | 87 – 13 | — |
TC: 114 = (7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2 |
114 |
| 15 | DOCTOMERA | MOTORCADE
(14.75 seconds) |
97 – 13 | 124 | ||
