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Revision as of 16:07, 14 February 2011
Barry Grossman, a Glaswegian living and working in London, first appeared aged 35 on Countdown mid-way through Series 21, defeating Nick Saloman 62 – 53 on his debut on 14 February 1991. Barry won four more games before losing his 6th to Gillian Tickle 54 – 51, but his scores were high enough to ensure him a place in the final rounds as #3 seed. he defeated Adam Simmons in the quarter-final, before 'gaining revenge' by defeating Gillian Tickle 59 – 44 in the semi-final. Despite having his first word disallowed, Barry dominated the final against Jackie McLeod, winning 99 – 67 to become the 21st series champion. Barry returned in 1993 for Championship of Champions VI, but was beaten in the first round by Robert Teuton. Barry also participated in the Supreme Championship in 1996, beating Robert Violett and Brian Hudson before being beaten in the group finals by eventual winner Harvey Freeman.
Preceded by Liz Barber |
Series winner Series 21 |
Followed by Chris Waddington |
Barry is also a Scrabble expert, and has appeared under a different name on Fifteen-to-One. He has also written several books on Scrabble.
Episodes
# | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
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1101 | 14/02/1991 | P | Nick Saloman | 53 – 62 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Simon Williams | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1102 | 15/02/1991 | P | Beatrice Syms | 44 – 48 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1103 | 18/02/1991 | P | Dave Dinsmore | 20 – 49 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1104 | 19/02/1991 | P | Val Carter | 35 – 69 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1105 | 20/02/1991 | P | Richard Foster | 34 – 47 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1106 | 21/02/1991 | P | Gillian Tickle | 54 – 51 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1128 | 25/03/1991 | QF | Adam Simmons | 23 – 60 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Brian Johnston | Richard Samson | |||
1131 | 28/03/1991 | SF | Gillian Tickle | 44 – 59 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Brian Johnston | Richard Samson | |||
1132 | 29/03/1991 | GF | Jackie McLeod | 67 – 99 | Barry Grossman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe, Brian Johnston | Richard Samson | |||
1331 | 7/01/1993 | CQF | Barry Grossman | 50 – 55 | Robert Teuton | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Susie Dent | |||
1870 | 30/10/1996 | cQF | Barry Grossman | 48 – 42 | Robert Violett | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | June Whitfield | Susie Dent | |||
1873 | 4/11/1996 | cSF | Barry Grossman | 52 – 51 | Brian Hudson | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Geoffrey Durham | Susie Dent | |||
1874 | 5/11/1996 | cF | Barry Grossman | 37 – 44 | Harvey Freeman | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Geoffrey Durham | Susie Dent |