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So, we've reached the end of yet another series, and like the last one, it's another "Battle of the Sexes", as we have the #1 seed, Tom "The Enfield Enforcer" Cappleman, taking on the #3 seed, Tracey "The Stockport Sparkler" Mills.

Tom has been in imperious form throughout most of his run, and with an average of over 115, a nearly flawless record in the numbers, and a pretty decent conundrum record, the odds are certainly in his favour.

But, when we talk about miracles, Tracey is definitely right at the top of the list, after her Lazarus-like in her first show, coming from 22 points down with 4 rounds to go to win, and then become an octochamp is truly something super-phenomenal, and as the show has progressed, she seems to be building her confidence up even more, and with it getting in better performances. Can she save her best for the final

Statistics Corner:

Firstly, No.1 Seed Tom "The Enfield Enforcer" Cappleman - 10 Wins, 1,152 Points. (Average: 115.2)
Highest Score: 135 vs. Jack Roberts (4th Game)
Lowest Score: 98 vs. Gavin Woolnough (Quarter-Final)
9's Achieved: 3/4
Total Points/Max/%: 1152/1267 (91%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 690/773 (89%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 382/394 (97%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 80/100 (80%)

Secondly, No.3 Seed Tracey "The Stockport Sparkler" Mills - 10 Wins, 1,036 Points. (Average: 103.6)
Highest Score: 116 vs. Daniel Rhymer (6th Game)
Lowest Score: 97 vs. Keith Taylor (3rd Game)
9's Achieved: 4/9
Total Points/Max/%: 1036/1313 (79%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 697/821 (85%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 299/392 (76%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/100 (40%)

Join Anthony for the grandstand finish later.

Good luck to my wife Tracey Mills and to Tom Cappleman, all the finals were played in a great spirit and all had a good laugh together, the way it should be.

Interesting start! 2 rounds to 1.

DEPICTORS? in the PREDICTS round.

Alt first numbers (6+7)x(8x(4-1)-1)

Did everybody miss MISGAVE?

Rejoicing in Tom's hometown of Bracknell tonight and probably in his adopted hometown of Enfield too!

Well done to Tom and also to Tracey for getting so far.

Excellent high quality final. Congratulations to both Tom and Tracey. Some astounding word spotting

Steven M. McCann wrote:DEPICTORS? in the PREDICTS round.

ODO says no - apterous agrees but suggests DEPICTERS is valid.

Tony Atkins wrote:Did everybody miss MISGAVE?

I think I chickened it

Congratulations, Tom! You came back well after that early setback and there's no doubt in my mind that over the course of the series, you are a fully-deserving champion.

Tracey, you made it a close game and to reach the final in a strong series is a great achievement, even more so when you consider how nervous you were about going back on and the position you found yourself in in your first game. You should be proud!

I haven't watched much of this series but I'm sure it's been great. Top work by Damian and co as ever.

Congratulations to both Tom and Tracey. A brilliant performance. Well done!

Tony Atkins wrote:

Steven M. McCann wrote:DEPICTORS? in the PREDICTS round.

ODO says no - apterous agrees but suggests DEPICTERS is valid.

I had PERIODTS for this round - it's a mass noun and a count noun
Great final well done to both Tom and Tracey.
Never heard of the Conundrum
I just wondered what their head to head scores are in Apterous and tournament matches are?

Mauro

Great quality final, well done both. Many congrats on becoming series champ, Tom, fully deserved, in particular your numbers games throughout the series were superb. I also guessed floorlick was the conundrum. Well done, Tracey, on becoming series runner-up, great word spots throughout the series.

Well done to the Countdown team on yet another great series.

Congrats to both players on a very high quality final, Tom's prowess at the numbers is astonishing, the best ever?
Re:DEPICTORS, the SCRABBLE curse strikes again!

Thank you all for your wonderful and kind support, it was wonderful experience that I really enjoyed, and lots of wonderful memories that I will never forget and the fun we all had, A huge thank you to Damian Jay Rachel Nick and Susie for all of their hard work into making a really good series, long live countdown may it continue for many years to come.

A fantastic way to end the series. A brilliantly played final by Tom and Tracey. Many congratulations to Tom for winning the series, and well done to Tracey for making it to the final, and making the series well enjoyable.

Me and Jack Worsley amazingly double-maxed the final (he won unsurprisingly, wasn't close to the conundrum), but it was definitely clear that the band in the audience were enjoying the display provided a lot, as it was great to see 2 supreme players in action.

INSULATE/TAILSPUN in round 1, CONFABS in round 2, NEARISH in round 7 and KEROGEN in round 11.

Well done Tracey and Tom. top quality game as all your games have been throughout the series. really enjoyed watching it

Congratulations Tom on your well deserved victory and well done Tracey for getting to the final and making it a very competitive and enjoyable watch. Another great series with fantastic competitors - long live Countdown, still my favourite show!

Great game and great series. Well played by all. I managed to avoid the Facebook spoilers before watching this one (unlike with the second semi-final).

James Robinson wrote:Me and Jack Worsley amazingly double-maxed the final

Yes, you seem to max or nearly max every episode. You really ought to go on the show, you'd be unbeatable.

Great final! Jo laying off the 'making up a word every round' schtick (it's entertaining in moderation), a mention for ROYAL Tunbridge Wells, and a fun conundrum guess (also liked Tracey's jazz hands as time was up) all added up to a thoroughly enjoyable game. The wait for a female champ goes on, alas - until Tracey whomps y'all at CoC anyway

Well played Tom and Tracey on superb performances throughout the series, and congratulations to Tom.

Jennifer Steadman wrote:The wait for a female champ goes on, alas

This will happen soon. We've had as many finals featuring a female player in the last three years as there were in the previous ten years. Antoinette Ryan was ahead of Dan McColm at one stage in their final, and Tracey got first blood against Tom. This and previous series have shown there are plenty of talented female players, and the idea that one of them won't win a series sooner or later seems unlikely to me.

Jennifer Steadman wrote:until Jen whomps y'all at CoC anyway

With no disrespect intended to Tracey, FTFY.

Congratulations, Tom! I liked the conundrum guess particularly

Well done Tracey on making the final and putting up a good fight. You can be proud of that!

First final between two contestants from previous series?

Adam Gillard wrote:First final between two contestants from previous series?

Nope.