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Ralph Gillions

Welcome Andrew.
Descriptive opening post.
I hope you enjoy being on this forum.

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There were no charts when I was born.

Some of the popular tunes were:

Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
Sunrise Serenade - Glenn Miller
Little Brown Jug - Glenn Miller
South of the Border
Deep Purple
At The Woodchopper's Ball - Woody Herman

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Thanks for the update Julie.

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I've put Rory McGrath.
I didn't like Tim Vine very much. I suppose it is to be expected that some of his quick-fire type gagging will miss the spot.
I find myself beginning to groan.
I thought Ian Hyland was awful.

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Thanks Derek and Innis.
Appreciated.

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Nearly a month since Jason Larsen posted here.
I hope he is alright.
Good wishes Jason.

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Congratulations Andrew.
A splendid record-breaking performance.

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I like Charlie's avatar picture.
Much nicer than little furry animals

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A letter in today's Guardian:
The Glaswegian gentleman checked in to a hotel and, when asked
if he would like The Tartan Room, said "Ooh no, just the room."

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Steve Durney wrote:When and what channel is this on? Not heard of it before.

BBC2 Thursday 10.0 p.m.

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I always like listening to the podcasts.
But tell me, are you using the word "like" much more these days?

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One straightforward, clear, hard-and-fast rule is best I think.
Once you have opened a door marked "exceptions" it gets messy.

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Welcome Stefan.
I do hope you enjoy it here.
You may surprise yourself and have some close tussles with past octochamps.
Good wishes

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I find Charlie Brooker a bit hit-and-miss.
Some of his flights of fancy work fine, but others seem forced and endless.
I stopped watching tonight's quiz about 3/4 of the way through.
It was another programme where they gather a few comedy (?) performers together and hope for the best.

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I'm pleased to read what Damian says.
I think giving second chances should not be encouraged except in the circumstances Damian describes.
Wouldn't want to run the risk of creating a favoured few in what is, after all, a knockout competition.
I hope Damian stands firm on his criteria.

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Well done Innis.
An impressive run, and an impressive voice.

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Don`t worry about where to post it Sue.
Phil has his own radar for this sort of thing.
He will find it I guarantee.

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Hello Sarah.
Welcome to you, and I hope you enjoy it.
(We may see you on the programme one day.)

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I'm sorry Countdown has not made it to the final shortlist.
But Kate's recent post spurred me to go back to the TV Quick site and vote
for Being Human in the Best New Drama category.

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I wonder if we are slowly heading towards 2 different types of game:
the parlour game, in which I feel I can participate to some extent as a viewer,
and the more esoteric type of game, which alienates me.

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Well done Innis. Good performance.
You look somewhat more interesting than your avatar.
Your voice surprised me. (Must be to do with blowing your trumpet.)
Good show.

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Good news Jason.
I`ll be looking out for your first posts with the new computer.

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Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?

I`m not sure how annoying you find him but I do find him wearing.
The very thing which appeals to many - the short, sharp, quick-fire gags and puns - is alright in short doses, but quickly grinds me down.

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Jimmy Gough wrote: Just feel so (uncharacteristically) happy and proud!

So you should!
You`ve been a smashing contestant Jimmy

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Well done Jimmy!
Another smashing display, done in a pleasing manner.

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Neil Zussman wrote: Nobody ever remembers the losing semi-finalists...

But they do Neil.
You put up a splendid show, and came across as a very nice fellow.
You`ll be remembered because you were very good.

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Hi James.
Welcome. I hope you enjoy it.

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Eoin, that is the most wonderful - and efficient - link I have ever seen.

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Many congratulations Philip.

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I swear Jeff just said:
"Keeps hands on Chris's tail."
No wonder some of you guys like going to the studios.

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Seems like a fair summary, Andrew.

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Good performance Chris.
Congratulations.

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Ralph Gillions wrote:I love everybody.

Well, nearly everybody.

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I love everybody.

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Right darling.
Only expressing an opinion. (I thought that was allowed.)

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Oh dear.
Just as I thought it was safe, here he is again.
I can't stand him.
I hope this doesn't mean that Martin Jarvis is not far behind.

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Four conundrums!
A tight finish such as that is so rare - and yet they decide not to show us.
I think that is unfair and silly.
Great game James and Jack.

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Happy birthday Aaron.

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Also, how come so many people don't spell my surname correctly? I think there was a lot of misspelling in the 1940s and 1950s when Ernest Bevin and Aneurin Bevan were both active in politics. Neither of them had an S on the end though. (Sorry to go off at a tangent, but the spelling remark reminded...

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For what it's worth -
Rolf Harris would be alright.
Harry Fielder might be too much of a name-dropper (and we already have Barry Norman to do that.)
I would have to give it a miss if Michael McIntyre came on with his annoying, fake and affected voice.

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Hello Marc.
Welcome, and I hope you continue to enjoy it - and achieve your targets.

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Jimmy, you came across to me as a pleasant, and gentle, man.
It has been a pleasure to watch you.

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Gavin Chipper wrote:I was just taking the piss,

I know.

Gavin Chipper wrote:but I'm glad that this overdue debate is now under way.

And run its course I suspect (and hope.)

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I have welcomed some people by name, and I have not welcomed others.
Nothing personal, but inconsistent I dare say.
If anyone is offended my by my omissions I am sorry.

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John Tuttle wrote:I still think Graeme Garden would be excellent.

...and I agree.

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Nice to see you posting again Jason.
Good news about your computer.

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Splendid performance again Jimmy. Well done.
You come across as a very nice person too.

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Very good performance Jimmy.
You were good to watch.
Your previous avatar misled me.
I now know that you are pleasingly gentle.

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Well done Ken.
Perhaps little butterflies are a good thing.
I am sure you will get support, encouragement, and even tips from people on here who have actually done the business.
Good luck.

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Yes, the racecourse was Hexham.

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Jason Larsen wrote:Charlie, did you attend a recent Countdown taping?

Jason, there is a lot about it in the thread "Series 60 Finals" in General.

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... &start=120

In Phil's longer post there is a link to pictures taken at that Countdown taping.

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...I picked Michael Macintyre for his observational comedy. I also like how his voice goes really high at the pinnacle of a joke :) Funny, I absolutely hate that about MM. I hate that crack in his throat too; it sounds as if he is about to yodel. I think it is a developed affectation, though. I don...

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It's all happening.
New baby.
100 posts.
New avatar.

Great.

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Congratulations Lee.
That is great news, and I hope you are all doing well.
Good wishes.

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Sorry to see Patrick go so soon, he has a lovely twinkly-eyed smile and seems like a nice guy. I agree Phil. I noticed he gave a wink towards the end of the programme. Stretching and winking are very erotic I think, and have a strange effect on me. (They don`t necessarily have to be done at the sam...

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Tim Vine has plenty of quick gags, and he seems to be popular.
But I'm afraid I think he is beginning to grind me down.

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I understand your post Freddie and appreciate your desire to clarify.
The whole thing was in danger of taking on a tone and weight which was not intended.
Thanks and good wishes.

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Have fun.
And don't forget to inform us about the eventual sleeping arrangements.

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I don't much care for O'Sullivan or McGuire because of the sulking and pouting. I like watching Mark Selby play. Great when he is on song, and I like his temperament. It's a pity that the BBC seem to be easing Clive Everton out of his place in the commentary team. Some of the commentators talk too m...

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No. Everything is fine Kieran. I agree it's not much of a problem.
Regards.
*smile*

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