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[[Tom Cappleman]] played [[Jack Roberts]], with Tom Cappleman winning {{score|135|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nicky Campbell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Tom Cappleman]] played [[Jack Roberts]], with Tom Cappleman winning {{score|135|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nicky Campbell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | The winning margin of 112 points | + | The winning margin of 112 points was the joint-largest in the entire history of ''[[Countdown]]'' (a record that is shared by [[Tom Barnes]]' game with [[Christine Buffrey]] in [[Episode 5264|Series 64]]) at the time. Cappleman's score of 135 was also the third-highest total in the new 15-round format back then. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Revision as of 17:02, 22 May 2019
Episode 6109 was broadcast on 24 March 2015, as part of Series 72.
Tom Cappleman played Jack Roberts, with Tom Cappleman winning 135 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nicky Campbell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The winning margin of 112 points was the joint-largest in the entire history of Countdown (a record that is shared by Tom Barnes' game with Christine Buffrey in Series 64) at the time. Cappleman's score of 135 was also the third-highest total in the new 15-round format back then.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Tom Cappleman | Score | Jack Roberts | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RNPSUIOFE | PERFUSION | 18 – 0 | PRONE | 18 | |
2 | HADRTUEGA | DAUGHTER | 26 – 0 | HATRED | GRADUATE | 26 |
3 | 100 75 50 25 5 7 → 593 | 593
((50 + 25) ÷ 75 + 5) × 100 − 7 |
36 – 10 | 593
5 × 100 + 75 + 25 − 7 |
|
36 |
TTT | SUMOUNIT | This behaviour landed the sailor in deep water. | MUTINOUS | |||
4 | SIOEPNMAC | COMPANIES | 54 – 10 | MEANS | CAMPESINO | 54 |
5 | PNDNIAESD | SPANNED | 61 – 10 | PAINED | DANDIES, DINNAED*, PADDIES* | 61 |
6 | 75 25 6 3 4 2 → 930 | 930
(75 × 6 + 4) × 2 + 25 − 3 |
71 – 10 | — |
|
71 |
7 | QTBROIUTS | TOURIST | 78 – 10 | ROBUST | BISTORT*, TURBITS*, TURBOTS* | 78 |
8 | GCROINAEZ | ORGANIZE | 86 – 10 | CRAZE | 86 | |
9 | 50 100 75 25 3 5 → 670 | 670
(100 − 75) × 25 + 50 − 5 |
96 – 10 | — |
|
96 |
TTT | HAMUDDER | It'll take the mother of all beatings, but it won't bruise. | DRUMHEAD | |||
10 | VAOUAPGLT | GUAVA | 101 – 15 | VAULT | PUTLOG*, VALUTA* | 102 |
11 | CSMWEOELF | FLOWS | 101 – 23 | WELCOMES | 110 | |
12 | AITMTEOAD | OMITTED | 108 – 23 | TIMED | 117 | |
13 | RHSRUEINL | HURRIES | 115 – 23 | RISER | HURLERS*, INSURER*, SURLIER | 124 |
14 | 100 6 3 9 8 5 → 252 | 252
100 × 3 − 6 × 8 |
125 – 23 | — |
|
134 |
15 | LOVENURSY | NERVOUSLY
(1.5 seconds) |
135 – 23 | 144 |