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James Robinson

Darren Carter wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
Last time, we discussed who might win the series. Interestingly enough, your name wasn't mentioned.
Was yours?

I'm not in this series, Darren, so clearly not.

EDIT: Your name wasn't mentioned either.

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Happy Birthday Liam! Have a happy 47th!

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Yeah, well I don't just up to her and say "Hi, Rachel, it's me, James, the fat guy who won 2 shows in that recording back in March." Somehow, I don't think that would work. I meant she probably recognises you because she's seen your face at lots of the recordings, but as you don't speak t...

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I got STELLING. Unfortunately it's not a word, so later in the same game I got ARSEHOLE. Result

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I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, although I think she has forgotten my name which isn't too surprising, considering I only won 2 shows, but there you go. That, and the fact you've been to loads of recordings since your show...

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There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze. :D And what does Rachel think about this? If I were her I'd probably be thinking "restraining order". I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, a...

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RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her ti...

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Excellent the newest member of the Octochamp family throws his hat into the ring.

I hope we're paired together, Jeffrey.

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Is this really a serious thread

EDIT: I vote "against" rather than for "for".

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More 'ahem' senior readers might recall Jeffrey from kids cult TV show Rainbow. He used to hang around with Bungle, George and Zippy. Damian, wasn't it Geoffrey in Rainbow. And strictly speaking, Stelling's first name is Robert, so he's not even a Jeff(rey). Very well done, Jeffrey. If my tickets a...

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James, do you know who Meredith Vieira is? As a matter of fact, I do, Jason. I believe she is a popular newsreader who hosts the syndicated daytime version of WWTBAM? in the US. I've seen it over there on a couple of occasions. Unfortunately, this version I went on at Disney, they just had rotating...

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Ian Dent wrote:James,

Your opening post is quite offensive to me.

Why

Ben Hunter wrote:James,

Your opening post is quite boring to me.

Well, I can't please everyone, can I

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Well, it's the end of the week and also the end of Jeffrey Burgin. Not literally the end of course, but today is his 8th show. So, will he leave on a high or not :?: Of course if he does lose, he would be the first person in the Stelling/Riley era to lose on their 8th show. We all hope he wins today...

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Surely there need to be more options such as: Yes, but just as a Countdown master or Yes, but just as a "normal" person, simply Yes, and simply No. Since it's just Yes/No as the options, I'm abstaining. Why not "yes"? What have you got against Kirk? Actually, I've weighed all th...

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UPDATE: Rachel's side of the story: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a179058/rachel-riley-i-wear-whats-comfortable.html?rss It's nice to see that Rachel, like most sensible people has just taken no notice of the "criticism". It's also nice to know that she's comfortable, which is all that ma...

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Is the title an unintended gaffe

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Surely there need to be more options such as:

Yes, but just as a Countdown master or Yes, but just as a "normal" person, simply Yes, and simply No.

Since it's just Yes/No as the options, I'm abstaining.

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I got LECTION and LACTONE in round 3, I think it was and HOTTIE in round 6. (Probably think of Rachel with that one.

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3rd numbers alternative:

6 + 5 = 11

11 x 2 = 22

5 - 2 = 3

22 - 3 = 19

19 x 50 = 950

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It's another Countdown, which can only mean 2 things. 1. We get to see Jeffrey go for 7 wins. :) 2. We get to see Rachel in another stunning outfit. ;) :) :D Although, I don't know about you, but comapred to Monday's & Tuesday's outfits I was slightly disappointed with yesterday's ensemble. But,...

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What do you do if Town are playing on a Tuesday or Wednesday? I guess it's a difficult choice on which season ticket to use? Luckily, every time I've been Town have either been away or have had no game. Luckily they don't play any games on Wednesdays (not at home anyway). I have missed games for mo...

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Since I talked about it a bit in yesterday's spoilers, I thought now was the time for the Countdown viewership poll.

When do you watch Countdown

You have 1 week to vote.

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nigelbrown wrote:I'm delighted to see the skirts getting shorter. If you've got it, flaunt it. Perhaps she'll show some gash soon.

Somehow, I think we'll have to wait for a post-watershed Countdown before that ever happens.

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http://i38.tinypic.com/27zxhjc.jpg Wow, I've never done that before - it's much easier than I thought! I can't see James Robinson. I actually look for James everytime they go to an audience spot. It sort of reminds me of the great days when I used to look for Wally in the Where's Wally books. I see...

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Having said that, if he does ever come on, we could have Countdown's first convicted criminal contestant on the show. Have you done a CRB check on every one of the thousands of contestants? Has Damian said anything about not letting people with criminal records on the show? If not, where are you ge...

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We see them all the time in the canteen, the Corry crew. A few have been over and asked if they could be DC guest on the show. You mean like Sue Cleaver? Or was she on in Leeds? She was the last new guest in Leeds. The only recent Corrie DC guests that I can think of are Brian Capron & Andrew S...

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Having said that, if he does ever come on, we could have Countdown's first convicted criminal contestant on the show.

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Ah Coronation Street - what a programme. Was pretty star struck when I saw some of the cast in the canteen during recordings. :D Yeah, us people in the waiting area, just the other side of the canteeen only got a sneak peak inside the canteen. First time I went I saw Bill Roache (Ken Barlow) eating...

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Update on the next footballer to grace the studio. It looks like we might be in for a bit of a wait.

http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/ne ... 3A50%3A167

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Nice to see that Rachel has also been given public praise by the show's boss(es).

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a178810/ ... riley.html

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Out of interest, was TAMBORINE valid in the BARITONE round? Well done again, Jeffrey. No, it's TAMBO U RINE. No alternative spelling, well not one that's allowed anyway. You definitely seemed to be more calm and focused, certainly compared when you played Darren and Phil, when I was in the audience...

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DEVIATORS - round 11. Hurray a 9!

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Matt Morrison wrote:
D Eadie wrote:Pay close attention to today's first TTT.

I was having a shower - someone tell all please?

The teaser was THECRISP and the clue was "You'll never go thirsty with these large jugs."

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2nd Numbers (In Time Too)

50 x 3 = 150

9 x 6 = 54

150 + 54 = 204

204 x 4 = 816

816 + 4 = 820

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RIGORS - round 8

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Pretty quiet so far, except for the plethora of 6's not mentioned in round 1.

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I only had a 3 game run and I somehow managed an average of 94, so I suppose big averages don't get you everywhere all the time.

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Are you at work at the moment? * If yes, do you watch it live at work and if you do, how? * If no, are you at home, preparing to watch it? I think that calls for a poll, James. I've certainly got a poll (sic) in my pants thinking about it. Since you came up with the poll idea, Derek, I'll let you s...

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His average is only 86 points currently, so if that continues, he'd get less than 700 points for his octochamp score :!: Meh. I'd say 86 is the average score for anyone who wins more than one game, and I'd consider myself closer in standard to these people rather than Octochamps such as Hulme, Davi...

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Michael Wallace wrote:I think you misread my post. I was taking issue with your claim that "hardly anyone" on the forum has a job.

Well then, Michael.

Are you at work at the moment?
* If yes, do you watch it live at work and if you do, how?
* If no, are you at home, preparing to watch it?

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Right, Jeffrey is now a pentachamp (that certainly will never catch on), or for the rest of you, a 5-time winner. His average is only 86 points currently, so if that continues, he'd get less than 700 points for his octochamp score :!: If he gets there that is. Not that we're complaining. Let's see i...

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I'm at work, which clearly hardly anyone else on here is, although I will be able to tomorrow, since I'm taking the day off. You say that, but what proportion of the forum actually posts in the spoilers thread as the show is on air? I would say quite a lot of the good words that DC miss for example...

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If it's not too late, Charlie. I'd like to my name forward for my first Apterous tournament.

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
James Robinson wrote:When I saw you 2 weeks ago, was that your first time back since you became champ
Yes it was. Never been to the Manchester studios for Countdown before but I've been in the building before when I filmed Identity.

You were on Identity, that was with Donny Osmond wasn't it? How did you do?

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I thought you're always there James. Don't you ever get sick of it? They'd be not much point of watching Countdown on TV for you. No, not really. My problem is that I hardly ever get to watch it live, as in at 3:25pm everyday, because I'm at work, which clearly hardly anyone else on here is, althou...

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
James Robinson wrote:Here's hoping for the 8!
Here's hoping this isn't a spoiler.

I've honestly no idea, Kirk. As you should know, I wasn't there that day. I'd have quite liked to have been since I was there for his first 3 back in June, but I'm just having to cross my fingers and hope for the best.

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The photo of her from today on the Sun's article looks really bad on my screen. Is it something to do with my setup, or is anyone else getting it? Also, I was under the impression that £95 for a dress really isn't very much, but I'll admit I'm not an expert on that front. Nah, the Sun photo is very...

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SPIRALS in round 7. Still can't get over its relatant word.
MEMENTO in round 11.

Well done, Jeffrey. As you told me before, that was a very tight game. What a time to get your first conundrum. Here's hoping for the 8!

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It seems that at least 5 of our national newspapers and Hello magazine no less, can't keep their eyes off Countdown, or rather the beautiful Rachel Riley at the moment. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6221583/New-Carol-Vorderman-Rachel-Riley-shocks-Countdown-viewers-with-minidress.html...

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As I've suggested before, Matt, there really does need to be some sort of generic words for people who win so many shows. We've already got octochamp for 8, but obviously I don't think that half-octochamp will ever catch on, if anyone has any ideas, then come forward.

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So Jeffrey has become a half-octochamp. It does seem strange that only a week ago, discussions were going on about whether Bob would become an octochamp having just reached his half-octochamp status.

Anyway, hopefully Jeffrey will do us proud and make it a week as champ.

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Douglas Wilson wrote:Are any more apteroids applying/auditioning/recording/transmitting in the next few months?

There are a couple of newbies on the show next week.

Anthony Pinnell is on next Thursday and the following day forumite #1001 David Kurdynowski makes an appearance.

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I laughed when I realised everyone was a whole lot more tanned and had different haircuts to Friday- but that said, I think my jaw dropped quicker than Harrods' lift when Rachel came out. I think that is probably the best she has looked on any show, that dress was indecently tight. :o Yeah, you're ...

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Happy birthday, our American friend, Jason. Only 23, your avatar makes you look much older than that, I must say!

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Are you referring to the Friday just gone, when the players got all 3 Pointlesses in the final round?

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Fuck me, no mention of Rach today? I was pretty confused by the horrible fake tan until I discovered there'd been the Summer filming break in between today's and Friday's episodes. Wonder where all the sun was, I saw fuck all of it. Must be this new Countdown pay packet providing some excellent hol...

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Charlie Reams wrote:Susie's "official" age and birthday are bollocks.

Do you happen to know what they are by chance, Charlie? I did also mention that it was from Wikipedia, so it was bound to be slightly wrong.

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I had one of my best days watching the show today (from my own house, not the studios unfortunately) up until missing TOLERATED and the conundrum. I do have a few good equallers though: Round 2 - BONUS Round 3 - DAMPEST Round 7 - WAVIEST (which was good until it was beaten by Susie's VESICANT) Round...

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'Genuine' stook out like a sore thumb and then there was only an 'l' and a 'y' left. Still can't get over the ASTEROIDS miss, and can't believe neither of us got that easy conundrum. :shock: It took me and the university lads next to me in the audience just a couple of seconds to get that conundrum...

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What a game this should be. Jeffrey and Darren's ratings were pretty much the same on Apterous, until Jeffrey rocketed up the standings recently, but this was done 13 weeks ago, so that's really irrelevant. This is probably going to be the tightest game of the week. I wouldn't like to put money on i...

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I knew SOMEONE would say 'Carol' eventually. Good play on PREHEAT there Jeffrey, I didn't see it. So who did say 'Carol', and when, and what happened please? It was Phil's first letters game. He said "Can I have a consonant please, Car...", which was then followed by a slight hush in the ...

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