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[[Image:StevenTew2009.JPG|thumb|right|Steven, the ''Apterous'' player in 2009]] | [[Image:StevenTew2009.JPG|thumb|right|Steven, the ''Apterous'' player in 2009]] | ||
| − | '''Steven Tew''' was a contestant in [[Series 6]]. Although it was not mentioned on the show, he was originally from Maesteg in South Wales. Having moved to Wakefield, he became a standby contestant for a while, due to his close proximity to Leeds. He eventually appeared in 1985, when he was 25. After winning one game, he was unfortunate enough to lose his second - against the eventual series winner - by just one point on the crucial conundrum | + | '''Steven Tew''' was a contestant in [[Series 6]]. Although it was not mentioned on the show, he was originally from Maesteg in South Wales. Having moved to Wakefield, he became a standby contestant for a while, due to his close proximity to Leeds. He eventually appeared in 1985, when he was 25. After winning one game, he was unfortunate enough to lose his second - against the eventual series winner - by just one point on the crucial conundrum {{word|BISHOPRIC}}. |
He's notable for being by far the earliest countdown contestant to currently play on the [[Apterous]] website. There is almost a 10 year gap between Steven and any other contestant who plays on Apterous. | He's notable for being by far the earliest countdown contestant to currently play on the [[Apterous]] website. There is almost a 10 year gap between Steven and any other contestant who plays on Apterous. | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 27 October 2009
Steven Tew was a contestant in Series 6. Although it was not mentioned on the show, he was originally from Maesteg in South Wales. Having moved to Wakefield, he became a standby contestant for a while, due to his close proximity to Leeds. He eventually appeared in 1985, when he was 25. After winning one game, he was unfortunate enough to lose his second - against the eventual series winner - by just one point on the crucial conundrum BISHOPRIC.
He's notable for being by far the earliest countdown contestant to currently play on the Apterous website. There is almost a 10 year gap between Steven and any other contestant who plays on Apterous.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 18/01/1985 | P | Ian Lowe | 33 – 38 | Steven Tew | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Cathy Hytner | Gyles Brandreth | Yvonne Warberton | ||
| 245 | 21/01/1985 | P | Steven Tew | 46 – 47 | Darryl Francis | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Cathy Hytner | Gyles Brandreth | Yvonne Warberton | ||
