Barry Grossman

Barry Grossman.

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