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[[Jeff Andrews]] played [[Michael Goldman]], with Michael Goldman winning {{score|50|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ted Moult]], and the lexicographer was [[Mary]]. | [[Jeff Andrews]] played [[Michael Goldman]], with Michael Goldman winning {{score|50|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ted Moult]], and the lexicographer was [[Mary]]. |
Revision as of 14:25, 19 June 2010
Episode 1 was broadcast on 2 November 1982 at 4:45pm, as part of Series 1. The game was later repeated on 2 November 2007 to recognise Countdown's 25th anniversary.
Jeff later said that he forgot to press his buzzer. Tut, tut...
Jeff Andrews played Michael Goldman, with Michael Goldman winning 50 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ted Moult, and the lexicographer was Mary.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jeff Andrews | Score | Michael Goldman | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TNEMARHIB | RAIMENT | 7 – 7 | MINARET | AMBIENT*, HAIRNET*, MERANTI*, THERIAN* | 7 |
2 | OCEETSPUG | — | 7 – 13 | COUPES | TOUPEES* | 14 |
3 | ZSGUOLUAS | GLOSS | 12 – 18 | GLASS | USUALS* | 20 |
4 | 1 3 10 7 6 4 → 493 | 500
(7 − 3 + 1) × (6 + 4) × 10 |
17 – 18 | 424 |
CV: 493 = (6 + 1) × 7 × 10 + 3 |
30 |
5 | ILOOSOIRE | — | 17 – 25 | ORIOLES | ROSOLIO* | 37 |
6 | GCKIEIFVS | FIVES | 22 – 30 | SKIVE | SICKIE* | 43 |
7 | EDOSEXDEB | DOSED | 27 – 35 | BOXED | DESEXED*, SEEDBED* | 50 |
8 | 50 3 1 3 10 7 → 833 | 843 | 27 – 40 | 840
50 × (10 + 7) − 3 × 3 − 1 |
CV: 833 = (50 − 1) × (10 + 7) |
60 |
9 | LIGHHGIHT | 27 – 50 | HIGHLIGHT
(5 seconds) |
70 |
Note: Before the first numbers game CECIL initially generated a target of 988. However, this was meant as an example, as it was the first time CECIL had ever been used, and not as the actual target for this round.