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[[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]]. | [[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]]. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Mark & Gyles|Jo & Damian}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 1|MIDUNOPES|IMPOUNDS |IMPOUNDS |UNPOISED* |8|8|8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 2|FAVIEWTRA|airwave ☓|airwave ☓|VARIATE |8|8|15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 3|EBNIGUROM|BROMINE |BROMINE |EMBRUING*, UMBERING* |15|15|23}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers| 4|50|25|100|75|9|3| 758 | ||
| + | |753|sol1=100 × 9 - 75 - 50 - 25 + 3 | ||
| + | |756 ☓ | ||
| + | |other=758|solother= (100 ÷ 25 + 75) × 9 + 50 - 3 |22|15|33}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 5|LEAIKTZSN|LANKIEST |LANKIEST | |30|23|41}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 6|LEUNTILOT|OUTLINE |OUTLINE |ELUTION*, OUTTELL* |37|30|48}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters| 7|AEDFIACGE|DEFACE |DEFACE |ACEDIA*, FACADE* |43|36|54}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers| 8|50|100|25|75|10|1| 278 | ||
| + | |277|sol1=(10+1) × 25 + 100 ÷ 50 | ||
| + | |276 | ||
| + | |other=278|solother= (75 × 100 - (10 + 1) × 50 ) ÷ 25 |50|36|64}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum| 9|ENTRIMMER|c2sol=MERRIMENT|c2time=1 |50|46|74}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 43|2874]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 43|2874]] | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 2 March 2010
Episode 2874 was broadcast on 2 November 2000, as part of Series 43, 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 |
