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− | Episode 1523 was broadcast on 4 July 1994, as part of [[Series 28]], and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 1500th show (although the actual 1500th game had been broadcast | + | Episode 1523 was broadcast on 4 July 1994, as part of [[Series 28]], and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 1500th show (although the actual 1500th game had been broadcast towards the end of the previous series). |
− | [[Gareth Williams]] played [[Allan Saldanha]] with Allan Saldanha winning {{score|99|62}}. The Dictionary Corner guests was [[Denis Norden]], and the lexicographer was [[Mark Nyman]]. | + | [[Gareth Williams]] played [[Allan Saldanha]] with Allan Saldanha winning {{score|99|62}}. The Dictionary Corner guests was [[Denis Norden]], and the lexicographer was [[Mark Nyman]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|650|sol1=? | |650|sol1=? | ||
|650|sol2=? | |650|sol2=? | ||
− | |other=650|solother=(9 | + | |other=650|solother=(9 × 2 × (6 + 1) + 4) × 5 |
|18|18|24}} | |18|18|24}} | ||
{{R-letters |4 |ZLETRUJEY|truely {{x}}|truely {{x}} |TUYERE*|18|18|30}} | {{R-letters |4 |ZLETRUJEY|truely {{x}}|truely {{x}} |TUYERE*|18|18|30}} | ||
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|498|sol1=? | |498|sol1=? | ||
|497 | |497 | ||
− | |other=498|solother=(9 + 8 + 3) | + | |other=498|solother=(9 + 8 + 3) × 25 − 2 |
|28|26|48}} | |28|26|48}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|7 |RWHITELEA|c2time=2.5|c2sol=WEALTHIER|28|36|58}} | {{R-conundrum|7 |RWHITELEA|c2time=2.5|c2sol=WEALTHIER|28|36|58}} | ||
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|875 | |875 | ||
|874|sol2=? | |874|sol2=? | ||
− | |other=874|solother= | + | |other=874|solother=100 × 7 × 5 ÷ 4 − 1 |
|36|61|83}} | |36|61|83}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|PNLIAEDSA|PALADINS|DENIALS |PALISADE*|44|61|91}} | {{R-letters |11|PNLIAEDSA|PALADINS|DENIALS |PALISADE*|44|61|91}} | ||
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|964 | |964 | ||
|963|sol2=? | |963|sol2=? | ||
− | |other=963|solother=((6 + 4) | + | |other=963|solother=((6 + 4) × 10 + 5 + 2) × 9 |
|62|89|119}} | |62|89|119}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|14|RWHITELES|c2time=12.5|c2sol=ERSTWHILE|62|99|129}} | {{R-conundrum|14|RWHITELES|c2time=12.5|c2sol=ERSTWHILE|62|99|129}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:1523}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1523}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Partial recaps]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 28]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 28]] | ||
[[Category:Special episodes|00.2]] | [[Category:Special episodes|00.2]] | ||
[[Category:14-round games]] | [[Category:14-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Mark Nyman as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Mark Nyman as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Denis Norden as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Denis Norden as a guest]] |
Revision as of 17:23, 27 November 2009
Episode 1523 was broadcast on 4 July 1994, as part of Series 28, and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 1500th show (although the actual 1500th game had been broadcast towards the end of the previous series).
Gareth Williams played Allan Saldanha with Allan Saldanha winning 99 – 62. The Dictionary Corner guests was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Allan Saldanha | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HIRSOENTI | HORNIEST | 8 – 8 | INHERITS | 8 | |
2 | VCWOEETAO | evocate ☓ | 8 – 8 | evocate ☓ | AVOCET*, COATEE*, OCTAVE*, OCTAVO* | 14 |
3 | 1 6 2 4 9 5 → 650 | 650
? |
18 – 18 | 650
? |
Best: 650 = (9 × 2 × (6 + 1) + 4) × 5 |
24 |
4 | ZLETRUJEY | truely ☓ | 18 – 18 | truely ☓ | TUYERE* | 30 |
5 | GMTIEACDO | DEMOTIC | 18 – 26 | DOGMATIC | 38 | |
6 | 25 8 2 2 9 3 → 498 | 498
? |
28 – 26 | 497 |
Best: 498 = (9 + 8 + 3) × 25 − 2 |
48 |
7 | RWHITELEA | 28 – 36 | WEALTHIER
(2.5 seconds) |
58 | ||
8 | FSGIEAVDX | ADVISE | 28 – 43 | VISAGED | 65 | |
9 | LEDIMGONT | DEMOTING | 36 – 51 | DEMOTING | MODELING* | 73 |
10 | 100 2 4 5 1 7 → 874 | 875 | 36 – 61 | 874
? |
Best: 874 = 100 × 7 × 5 ÷ 4 − 1 |
83 |
11 | PNLIAEDSA | PALADINS | 44 – 61 | DENIALS | PALISADE* | 91 |
12 | GERNIARHE | REHEARING | 62 – 79 | REHEARING | 109 | |
13 | 5 2 10 9 4 6 → 963 | 964 | 62 – 89 | 963
? |
Best: 963 = ((6 + 4) × 10 + 5 + 2) × 9 |
119 |
14 | RWHITELES | 62 – 99 | ERSTWHILE
(12.5 seconds) |
129 |