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Brendan Russell-Cooper

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Brendan Russell-Cooper in Series 82.

Brendan Russell-Cooper was a contestant in Series 82. He's a Retired Business Improvement Manager for Australian Post, and splits his time between Sydney and Bradford.

Brendan was the first player to win a game since the 2020 COVID-19 hiatus. In his second victory, he became the first contestant to solve a digitally-animated conundrum. He then won three more games before a defeat in his sixth appearance ended his run.

Episodes

# Date Type Contestant 1 Score Contestant 2 Presenters Guest Lex Max
7319 10/08/2020 P Liam Gouldson 72 – 90 Brendan Russell-Cooper Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 119
7320 11/08/2020 P Brendan Russell-Cooper 68 – 62 Junaid Saleem Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 129
7321 12/08/2020 P Brendan Russell-Cooper 82 – 59 Tony Hayhurst Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 133
7322 13/08/2020 P Brendan Russell-Cooper 67 – 65 Matt Clawson Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 144
7323 14/08/2020 P Brendan Russell-Cooper 93 – 87 Olivia Askam Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 135
7324 17/08/2020 P Brendan Russell-Cooper 61 – 91 Paul Westwood Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 122