John Simpson (contestant)

For other people called John Simpson, see John Simpson.

John Simpson was a contestant in Series 1, and the second ever daily champion in the history of Countdown, defeating Michael Goldman who was playing in his sixth game. Simpson then lost to the eventual series champion, Joyce Cansfield, the next day.

Episodes

#	Date	Type	Contestant 1	Score	Contestant 2	Presenters				Guest	Lex	Max
6	10/11/1982	P	John Simpson	?	Michael Goldman	Richard Whiteley	Dr Linda Barrett	Beverley Isherwood	Cathy Hytner	Ted Moult	Mary	??
7	11/11/1982	P	John Simpson	? – 65	Joyce Cansfield	Richard Whiteley	Carol Vorderman	Beverley Isherwood	Cathy Hytner	Ted Moult	Mary	??