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[[Image:Series 1 final.JPG|right|thumb|Joyce Cansfield presented with her dictionaries by Carol, Beverley and Linda after winning series 1.]] | [[Image:Series 1 final.JPG|right|thumb|Joyce Cansfield presented with her dictionaries by Carol, Beverley and Linda after winning series 1.]] | ||
| − | '''Episode 27''' was broadcast on 16 December 1982, and was the [[Series 1]] grand final. | + | '''Episode 27''' was broadcast on 16 December 1982, and was the [[Series 1]] grand final. |
[[Joyce Cansfield]] played [[Michael Wylie]], with Joyce Cansfield winning {{score|59|41}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], and the lexicographer was [[Mary]]. | [[Joyce Cansfield]] played [[Michael Wylie]], with Joyce Cansfield winning {{score|59|41}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], and the lexicographer was [[Mary]]. | ||
| − | Notably, in this episode the [[conundrum]] was the word | + | Notably, in this episode the [[conundrum]] was the word {{word|CONUNDRUM}}. |
After the presentation of Cansfield's prize, [[Richard Whiteley]] concluded the episode, and the series, with a wish for viewers to have "a very merry nine-letter word". This was followed by the reappearance of the conundrum scramble board, bearing the letters {{word|SAMTRICHS}}, and finally, [[Cathy Hytner]] pulled the lever to reveal that this unscrambled to {{word|CHRISTMAS}} (though {{word|CHRISTMAS}} would not in fact be valid on ''Countdown'', as it is capitalised). | After the presentation of Cansfield's prize, [[Richard Whiteley]] concluded the episode, and the series, with a wish for viewers to have "a very merry nine-letter word". This was followed by the reappearance of the conundrum scramble board, bearing the letters {{word|SAMTRICHS}}, and finally, [[Cathy Hytner]] pulled the lever to reveal that this unscrambled to {{word|CHRISTMAS}} (though {{word|CHRISTMAS}} would not in fact be valid on ''Countdown'', as it is capitalised). | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 5 April 2020
Episode 27 was broadcast on 16 December 1982, and was the Series 1 grand final.
Joyce Cansfield played Michael Wylie, with Joyce Cansfield winning 59 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, and the lexicographer was Mary.
Notably, in this episode the conundrum was the word CONUNDRUM.
After the presentation of Cansfield's prize, Richard Whiteley concluded the episode, and the series, with a wish for viewers to have "a very merry nine-letter word". This was followed by the reappearance of the conundrum scramble board, bearing the letters SAMTRICHS, and finally, Cathy Hytner pulled the lever to reveal that this unscrambled to CHRISTMAS (though CHRISTMAS would not in fact be valid on Countdown, as it is capitalised).
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Joyce Cansfield | Score | Michael Wylie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 2 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 3 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 4 | ? ? ? ? ? ? → ? | ? | ? – ? | ? |
|
? |
| 5 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 6 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 7 | ? | ? | ? – ? | ? | ? | |
| 8 | ? ? ? ? ? ? → ? | ? | 49 – 41 | ? |
|
? |
| 9 | cdmnnoruu* | CONUNDRUM
(4.5 seconds) |
59 – 41 | ? |
