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| − | '''Countdown Marathon''' is the name given to two charity games played by [[Series 65]] semi-finalist [[Mark Deeks]], the first against [[Series 61]] semi-finalist [[Innis Carson]] and the second against [[Series 69]] and [[Series 78]] | + | '''Countdown Marathon''' is the name given to two charity games played by [[Series 65]] semi-finalist [[Mark Deeks]], the first against [[Series 61]] semi-finalist [[Innis Carson]] and the second against [[Series 69]] contestant and [[Series 78]] champion [[Zarte Siempre]], on both occasions supporting an equally-long stand-up comedy act by {{w|Mark Watson}}. |
| − | The [[Countdown Marathon 1|first game]] was played in 2013, with Carson winning against Deeks on a crucial [[conundrum]], and lasted 450 rounds exactly, following a pattern of 4:1 letters:numbers, and culminating in one conundrum. The format was slightly changed when a [[Countdown Marathon 2|sequel]] was played in 2019, playing 36 [[15 round format (new)|15 round]] games of Countdown. The result was slightly less close, with Deeks beating Siempre by 29 points. | + | The [[Countdown Marathon 1|first game]] was played in 2013, with Carson winning against Deeks on a crucial [[conundrum]], and lasted 450 rounds exactly, following a pattern of 4:1 letters:numbers, and culminating in one conundrum. The format was slightly changed when a [[Countdown Marathon 2|sequel]] was played in 2019, playing 36 [[15 round format (new)|15 round]] games of ''[[Countdown]]''. The result was slightly less close, with Deeks beating Siempre by 29 points. |
Both games featured [[Rachel Riley]] taking a turn as host. | Both games featured [[Rachel Riley]] taking a turn as host. | ||
==Matches== | ==Matches== | ||
| − | {{episode | + | {{episode table2}}|- |
| class="epnum" |[[Countdown Marathon 1]] | | class="epnum" |[[Countdown Marathon 1]] | ||
| class="date" |28/02/2013 | | class="date" |28/02/2013 | ||
Latest revision as of 16:08, 1 June 2022
Countdown Marathon is the name given to two charity games played by Series 65 semi-finalist Mark Deeks, the first against Series 61 semi-finalist Innis Carson and the second against Series 69 contestant and Series 78 champion Zarte Siempre, on both occasions supporting an equally-long stand-up comedy act by Mark Watson.
The first game was played in 2013, with Carson winning against Deeks on a crucial conundrum, and lasted 450 rounds exactly, following a pattern of 4:1 letters:numbers, and culminating in one conundrum. The format was slightly changed when a sequel was played in 2019, playing 36 15 round games of Countdown. The result was slightly less close, with Deeks beating Siempre by 29 points.
Both games featured Rachel Riley taking a turn as host.
Matches
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Guest | Lex | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countdown Marathon 1 | 28/02/2013 | X | Mark Deeks | 3116 – 3128 | Innis Carson | Rachel Riley | Zarte Siempre | 3550 |
| Countdown Marathon 2 | 27/02/2019 | X | Mark Deeks | 20 – 16 (episodes) 3558 – 3529 (cumulative) |
Zarte Siempre | Rachel Riley | Innis Carson | 4338 |
