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| − | '''Episode 2874''' was broadcast on 2 November 2000 | + | '''Episode 2874''' was broadcast on 2 November 2000, and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 18th birthday. |
[[Mark Nyman]] and [[Gyles Brandreth]] played [[Jo Brand]] and [[Damian Eadie]] with Mark and Gyles winning {{score|50|46}}. There were no [[Dictionary Corner]] guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Mark Nyman]] and [[Gyles Brandreth]] played [[Jo Brand]] and [[Damian Eadie]] with Mark and Gyles winning {{score|50|46}}. There were no [[Dictionary Corner]] guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:30, 13 October 2010
Episode 2874 was broadcast on 2 November 2000, and was a special game to celebrate Countdown's 18th birthday.
Mark Nyman and Gyles Brandreth played Jo Brand and Damian Eadie with Mark and Gyles winning 50 – 46. There were no Dictionary Corner guests in this episode, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark & Gyles | Score | Jo & Damian | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIDUNOPES | IMPOUNDS | 8 – 8 | IMPOUNDS | UNPOISED* | 8 |
| 2 | FAVIEWTRA | airwave ☓ | 8 – 8 | airwave ☓ | VARIATE | 15 |
| 3 | EBNIGUROM | BROMINE | 15 – 15 | BROMINE | EMBRUING*, UMBERING* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 25 100 75 9 3 → 758 | 753
100 × 9 − 75 − 50 − 25 + 3 |
22 – 15 | 756 ☓ |
Best: 758 = (100 ÷ 25 + 75) × 9 + 50 − 3 |
33 |
| 5 | LEAIKTZSN | LANKIEST | 30 – 23 | LANKIEST | 41 | |
| 6 | LEUNTILOT | OUTLINE | 37 – 30 | OUTLINE | ELUTION*, OUTTELL* | 48 |
| 7 | AEDFIACGE | DEFACE | 43 – 36 | DEFACE | ACEDIA*, FACADE* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 100 25 75 10 1 → 278 | 277
(10 + 1) × 25 + 100 ÷ 50 |
50 – 36 | 276 |
Best: 278 = (75 × 100 − (10 + 1) × 50) ÷ 25 |
64 |
| 9 | ENTRIMMER | 50 – 46 | MERRIMENT
(1 second) |
74 |
NOTE: The original target for Round 4 was 197, but Richard made an "executive decision" that it was too easy, and ordered that the button should be pressed again.
