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[[Jon O'Neill]] played [[Conor Travers]], with Conor Travers winning {{score|120|102}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Eclair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Jon O'Neill]] played [[Conor Travers]], with Conor Travers winning {{score|120|102}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Eclair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | Travers' perfect performance was the sixth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the fifth of the series, and Travers' third as well. | + | Travers' perfect performance was the sixth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the fifth of the series, and Travers' third in a row as well. |
This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Travers scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered. | This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Travers scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered. |
Revision as of 20:53, 28 February 2013
Episode 5653 was broadcast on 28 February 2013, and was the second semi-final of the 30th Birthday Championship.
Jon O'Neill played Conor Travers, with Conor Travers winning 120 – 102. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Eclair, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Travers' perfect performance was the sixth in the history of 15-round televised Countdown, as well as being the fifth of the series, and Travers' third in a row as well.
This episode is also notable for the fact that between them, O'Neill and Travers scored maximum points in 28 of the 29 picks that they offered.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Jon O'Neill | Score | Conor Travers | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | OEANBNVTC | COVENANT | 8 – 8 | COVENANT | 8 | |
2 | RDWEOIPGF | FIREDOG | 15 – 15 | PODGIER | 15 | |
3 | AEINSTCEG | GENETICS | 23 – 23 | GENETICS | AGENCIES, CINEASTE | 23 |
4 | RZNOEACRG | GROANER | 30 – 30 | GROANER | 30 | |
5 | 50 25 100 75 5 4 → 391 | 391
(100 − (25 + 50) ÷ 75) × 4 − 5 |
40 – 40 | 391
(100 − (25 + 50) ÷ 75) × 4 − 5 |
|
40 |
TTT | PRESSONE | Press one if you want a reply. | RESPONSE | |||
6 | SPTUEALDH | sulphated ☓ | 40 – 48 | PULSATED | DUSTHEAP*, SULPHATE | 48 |
7 | UEONSNTAM | SEAMOUNT | 48 – 56 | SEAMOUNT | TONNEAUS | 56 |
8 | FKQIOIDUO | QUID | 52 – 60 | FOOD | QUOD | 60 |
9 | AIETSLRIW | LAIRIEST | 60 – 68 | LISTERIA | WISTERIA | 68 |
10 | 50 8 6 3 10 3 → 522 | 522
50 × 10 + 8 × 3 − 6 ÷ 3 |
70 – 78 | 522
(50 + 3) × 10 − 8 |
|
78 |
TTT | RISKSHER | She risks her company's good name by employing these. | SHIRKERS | |||
11 | OAEPBRJSP | BOPPERS | 77 – 85 | JERBOAS | 85 | |
12 | DLTIUANOE | OUTLINED | 85 – 93 | DELATION | 93 | |
13 | AEUSDRMYD | REMUDAS | 92 – 100 | REMUDAS | DASYURE*, DRAMEDY*, MADDERS* | 100 |
14 | 9 8 7 5 3 6 → 258 | 258
9 × 8 × 3 + 6 × 7 |
102 – 110 | 258
(9 × 6 − (7 − 3)) × 5 + 8 |
|
110 |
15 | FINEGIRTH | 102 – 120 | INFIGHTER
(1 second) |
120 |