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Episode CS1997
From Countdown
The Christmas special, broadcast on 25 December 1997, was an episode of Countdown featuring the presenters, Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman (billed as Carol King, her married name) as contestants. It was hosted by William G. Stewart, and featured dictionary corner guests Magnus Magnusson and Mark Nyman. Susie Dent filled in for Carol as the arithmetist.
The game was a close battle, with Carol living up to her new regal name by winning on a crucial conundrum.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Richard Whiteley | Score | Carol King | Others | Max. |
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1 | LNFCKEIOT | LECTION | 7 – 0 | TINKLE | ||
2 | RLERTEEPE | PETER | 12 – 5 | PETER | ||
3 | 7 8 2 10 4 25 → 614 | 607 | 12 – 15 | 614 |
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4 | YADIOETPS | SPADE | 17 – 20 | STAID | ||
5 | AONWEAGBT | TOWAGE | 23 – 26 | TOWAGE | ||
6 | 10 4 1 10 9 100 → 953 | 952 | 30 – 33 | 952 |
SD: ? = ? |
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7 | LOSTMETIE |
(1 second) |
30 – 43 | MISTLETOE
(2 seconds) |