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'''Barry Grossman''' first appeared 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 [[episode 1132|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]]. | '''Barry Grossman''' first appeared 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 [[episode 1132|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]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:00, 19 November 2009
Barry Grossman first appeared 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.
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 | Barry Grossman | 48 – 44 | Beatrice Syms | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1103 | 18/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 49 – 20 | Dave Dinsmore | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1104 | 19/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 69 – 35 | Val Carter | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1105 | 20/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 47 – 34 | Richard Foster | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Richard Stilgoe | Alexandra Clayton | |||
1106 | 21/02/1991 | P | Barry Grossman | 51 – 54 | Gillian Tickle | 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 |