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- Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What’s the best three-word phrase formed from the conundrum answers on consecutive days?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3473
Re: What’s the best three-word phrase formed from the conundrum answers on consecutive days?
Fifteenth socialist workspace from my run.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:24 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 11126
Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Countdown have made exceptions for people who are visiting before such as the one I linked- so if you come and visit, you might get a chance to appear on the show.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 11126
Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Yeah that legal residency document is mainly what I'm looking for more information on. But thanks Fiona for providing a link, it's a step in the right direction. "Live and work in the UK" - for how long though. These seem like incredibly extreme and immoral steps to be forced to go throug...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:20 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Deal or No Deal with Stephen Mulhern
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3715
Deal or No Deal with Stephen Mulhern
What does everybody make of the Mulhern era?
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:22 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Celebrations - a ranking
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19496
Re: Celebrations - a ranking
Bounty
Snickers
Twix
Galaxy Caramel
Galaxy
Milky Way
Mars
Maltesers
Snickers
Twix
Galaxy Caramel
Galaxy
Milky Way
Mars
Maltesers
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:43 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
- Replies: 759
- Views: 469339
Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
I had a dream that several comedians from 8/10 Cats Does Countdown died (in fact, in my dream, Rob Beckett died from suicide…. wonder what causes these dreams to occur) so Jimmy was calling every comedian he could think of to cover for them 😂 eerily, that was a dream I had just a few days before the...
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Stand-up comedy
- Replies: 71
- Views: 19495
Re: Stand-up comedy
By the way, linking to a video by someone doesn't mean I endorse their views, but someone showed me this by Graham Linehan the other day about Stewart Lee. It was quite amusing/interesting. Absolutely bizarre. Sounds like he has a weird obsession with Stewart Lee. Totally unhinged in that video. Li...
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:36 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Stand-up comedy
- Replies: 71
- Views: 19495
Re: Stand-up comedy
I don’t mind Stewart Lee as a comic most of the time (and he’s infinitely funnier than his comedy partner Richard Herring, who gives me the creeps) but this recent special I don’t think showcases his talent comedically- it’s just him talking about cancel culture- in the currently very polarised worl...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 6:27 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3974
Re: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
@Christy - you know there's an 'unfollow' button right? Your life will be much happier if you use it. I've not seen anyone celebrating in my feeds, everything has been respectful. Yes, but on my Twitter feed (which I have now deactivated for a bit), I see (BLANK) liked this post- and it might be a ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3974
Re: Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Said this on the ticket- am putting it here too. RIP to the Queen- 70 years on the throne. I don't care if people are extreme royalists or completely disagree with the concept of the monarchy, but this is someone's mother, someone's grandmother, someone's great-grandmother that has lost her life. Pe...
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 21st December 2021 (Series 84, 1st Semi-Final)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 420
Re: Tuesday 21th December 2021 (Series 84, 1st Semi-Final)
Second semi-final recap coming soon- sorry for delay
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Colin Murray as Host (pros and cons)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2422
Re: Colin Murray as Host (pros and cons)
As a viewer, I couldn’t take to Colin. Until I filmed with him. I’m glad I had him, he was really nice. but do I want him to host full-time? I'm not sure- he’s like that really cool cover teacher who pops up every now and again and makes everyone really excited to see him. So if it is another differ...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Stewart Wintle 1994-2022
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2195
Re: Stewart Wintle 1994-2022
Awfully sad news- not sure this is the time or place to address this but I wonder what the cause was? I ask because looking at his Facebook his family and friends were wishing him a happy birthday the day before he passed- I hope that the cause its not what I’m thinking but terribly upsetting regard...
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 237446
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Yep- I'll post the other S84 SF recap either tomorrow (day before filming my show) or Thursday (day after filming) but rest assured, it'll get done.
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 20th December 2021 (Series 84, 4th Quarter-Final)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 227
Monday 20th December 2021 (Series 84, 4th Quarter-Final)
Yes, we're a bit behind with getting these catch-up recaps done for every show. Late S85 and onwards have their recaps being done by Tracey, whilst myself and Andres are playing catch-up with these late S84 and early S85 recaps. Apologies for the delay, I've had a lot going on but these recaps shoul...
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:03 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
Well, your current sig does read a little like something a 12 year old would go with, but fine. Be no fun. :| I will take it as the realest endorsement you could give that you agree the return of the Vord is a strong possibility at this significant point in the show's history. Can't see how it woul...
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 123427
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Bump. My first application was in December 2020. No reply. My second was in May 2021. No reply. My third was in December 2021... there seemed to be no reply for a long while until 20th May 2022- I get an email from a researcher inviting me to take part in an audition. 24th May 2022-the audition wil...
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7988
Re: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
Just watched the final on YouTube- loved the atmosphere of this event, real camaraderie between everyone; well-ran. Sorry I couldn't be there (my passport expired) but next year I should've sorted that out and renewed it so I should be able to come- same with the Waterford event. I haven't been to a...
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 9th June 2022 (Series 85, 1st Quarter-Final)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 462
Re: Thursday 9th June ( Series 85 1st Quarter Final )
Are you going to be still doing the current recaps then Tracey, whilst me and Andres take care of the 'older' (S84 and early 85) ones?
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 1:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 16th December 2021 (Series 84, 2nd Quarter-Final)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 426
Thursday 16th December 2021 (Series 84, 2nd Quarter-Final)
Countdown recap for Thursday 16 December 2021. On this day in 1775, Jane Austen was born, Anne fawns over Colin Firth; Anne-Marie says she has a different type (Rico somebody- couldn't catch the name) C1: Champion Stu Harkness (8 wins, 886 points.)- has a parrot with a limited vocabulary that speaks...
- Fri May 27, 2022 11:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown on All 4
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4056
Re: Countdown on All 4
Some eps are missing subtitles.
- Thu May 26, 2022 2:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7988
Re: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
Can't do it this year due to passport issues but If Co:Galway runs again in 2023, I'm there
- Thu May 26, 2022 2:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Wat?! 2022 - Countdown in Waterford (18/06/2022)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6476
Re: Co:Wat?! 2022 - Countdown in Waterford (18/06/2022)
Can't do this year due to passport issues unfortunately; but 2023 Co:Wat, I give you my word, I'll be there
- Thu May 26, 2022 2:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots
- Replies: 74
- Views: 29321
Re: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots
John Cooper Clarke said hello to me and my dad when he walked past us while we were outside eating pasta.
- Thu May 26, 2022 1:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1741
- Views: 753962
Re: Ask Graeme?
What is the probability of getting a selection that contains all 4 of the 'bad' consonants? (J, X, Q, and Z)
- Thu May 26, 2022 1:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite sayings
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3066
Re: Favourite sayings
My favourite saying is 'Hi Christy, I'd like to invite you for a phone audition for Countdown'- that was really fun to hear
EDIT- My new favourite saying is 'you have passed your audition'!
EDIT- My new favourite saying is 'you have passed your audition'!
- Wed May 25, 2022 8:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it anally retentive to expect people to spend the majority of their working day... working?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1193
Re: Is it anally retentive to expect people to spend the majority of their working day... working?
I suppose it depends on the job- if you're a doctor or something, obviously you need to be 100% focused at all times as you could be putting other people's lives in danger. If you're a video editor or something like that though, you can fool around a bit more, as you have more creative control over ...
- Wed May 25, 2022 5:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 15th December 2021 (Series 84, 1st Quarter-Final)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 517
Re: Wednesday 15th December 2021 (Series 84, First Quarter Final)
Sorry about the delay in recaps- was prepping for audition- should be able to get back to proper schedule now.
- Tue May 24, 2022 5:11 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots
- Replies: 74
- Views: 29321
Re: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots
I went to primary school with Steve Coogan's niece.
- Tue May 24, 2022 12:31 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 123427
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Bump. My first application was in December 2020. No reply. My second was in May 2021. No reply. My third was in December 2021... there seemed to be no reply for a long while until 20th May 2021- I get an email from a researcher inviting me to take part in an audition. 24th May 2021- the audition wil...
- Fri May 20, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20th May 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 100)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 536
Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 May 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 100)
My subtitles on Channel 4 are working fine?Johnny Canuck wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 5:26 pm Did DC wrongly allow MERLOT^ from William in Round 2? Can't confirm - the Channel 4 subtitler has been out partying in Cancun all week.
- Wed May 18, 2022 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 14th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 121)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 377
Tuesday 14th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 121)
Countdown recap for Tuesday 14 December 2021. On this day in 2016, the first drone delivery was made in the UK. Susie Dent's been delivering lectures where she drones for far longer than that... Origins of Words is a 'drone delivery'- probably what kills off most of the target audience (OK, maybe th...
- Fri May 13, 2022 12:06 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Inspirations and audition times
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4125
Re: Inspirations and audition times
At least you got a rejection email; I was just left in the dark after all my applications (3 so far) with no contact at all (not even for an audition).Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 9:58 amPresumably no news is good news as its been a week and no email.
I got my first rejection email after 3 days
- Tue May 10, 2022 7:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 13th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 120)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 475
Re: Monday 13th December 2021 (Series 84, preliminary 120)
Thanks for this Andres- I did plan on continuing 84’s recaps but had a few struggles with the recap writer. I do plan on doing more stuff towards the end of 84 (I have some pretty witty stuff I think for the recaps), but glad to share to duty with you for now.
- Tue May 10, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
- Fri May 06, 2022 12:24 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
Many of Countdown’s past hosts (both Deses and now Anne) have said they found the commute up north to be quite a struggle- why not just hire someone who lives up north? Not hard.
- Thu May 05, 2022 10:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
Anne has given a rather vicious interview to The Sun where she has said she quit because she refused to be employed by Channel 4, rather than remain freelance. Even a “huge” pay rise didn’t tempt her. She has also admitted to asking for Rachel to be muted. Would rather not talk about that rag but I...
- Wed May 04, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
These names might seem random (and it might just be because I've been listening to a lot of Virgin Radio the last few weeks) but Stephen Mulhern could be an interesting choice- he's 45 so not like Love-Island young, but not so young that he'd be a short term appointment either; he's a well-liked pre...
- Tue May 03, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
My take is that they need to be brave with the next host, someone younger, less well-known, less baggage, someone who'll help the show get through possible tough times ahead with the proposed plans for C4. The format is king, as Susie rightly pointed out on ZD. Whoever they choose needs to be much ...
- Tue May 03, 2022 3:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12086
Re: Anne Robinson to leave Countdown
I may be in the minority here but I think they should get an unknown to host. Big names don't automatically make good hosts, and there's probably lots of talented passionate presenters that would suit the gig perfectly. The show should be bigger than the host, and I think shows like this should make...
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 10th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 119)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 461
Friday 10th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 119)
Countdown recap for Friday 10 December 2021. On this day in 1768, the first encylopedia Brittanica was published. C1: Champion Janet Noe (4 wins, 369 points.), a lady of leisure as Anne describes her. C2: Challenger Tony Bartlett, a retired chef who lives near the Queen. He worked at both at a conve...
- Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 9th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 118)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 694
Thursday 9th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 118)
After a long hiatus, there's a lot of catching up to do recap-wise (the end of 84 and majority of 85 but we'll get there). And yes, that is a new name you see writing these recaps. Hope you all like my approach to them, just a warning I have a tendency to be very sarcastic. Any comments that may see...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 237446
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Yes, I’ve seen Tracey’s recap and S85 is 75 prelims in! So a lot of catching up to do but hopefully we’ll get them done- just might be in a jumbled up order. I've also noticed the recap writer doesn't even have Anne-Marie's name in, though it has Colin Murray's despite him having done less shows. O...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 237446
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Yes, I’ve seen Tracey’s recap and S85 is 75 prelims in! So a lot of catching up to do but hopefully we’ll get them done- just might be in a jumbled up order. I've noticed the recap writer doesn't even have Anne-Marie's name in, despite her having done more shows than Colin Murray and it has his nam...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 237446
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Yes, I’ve seen Tracey’s recap and S85 is 75 prelims in! So a lot of catching up to do but hopefully we’ll get them done- just might be in a jumbled up order.
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 237446
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Since the recaps seem to be on hiatus at the moment, I could do some of the S85 recaps? Although the recap writer doesn't seem to be working- I get an error message when I click on it.
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:57 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The 1% Club
- Replies: 69
- Views: 13810
Re: The 1% Club
When and where it is on? Haven't heard of it. Saturday 8:30, ITV. I did the pilot for this in January 2020. Had so much fun, was also supposed to be on this series, but got COVID the week before recording. I’ve been told that if it gets a second series, I’ll be on.👍 I did the second pilot/runthroug...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:52 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Veganism Discussion
- Replies: 117
- Views: 11570
Re: Veganism Discussion
I don't know- vegan food to me seems flavourless- vegan chicken in particular just tastes like rubber. And also the vegan sausage roll (which I tried amongst all the bizarre outrage about it) tasted like popcorn dipped in paint. I'll stick to my meats and cheeses thank you.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Nostalgia Isn't What It Used To Be
- Replies: 5
- Views: 756
Re: Nostalgia Isn't What It Used To Be
I'm much younger than most you folks, but I think dramas and soaps have improved over the years and most of the older ones are remembered through rose-tinted spectacles, comedy was probably funnier back then though, and I think light entertainment/gameshows have stayed roughly the same- although the...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:06 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Putin/Russia invading Ukraine
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2086
Re: Putin/Russia invading Ukraine
I wonder if Vlad the Lad is available for a Dictionary Corner slot.... I bet Anne calling him out would soon make him shit his pants.
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:03 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: 8 Out of 10 Apterites Does Countdown
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3288
Re: 8 Out of 10 Apterites Does Countdown
Here we go, I'm thinking of reviving this for the summer. Initially I had players who were eager to participate and available but family members tested positive for COVID and I had to postpone it, meaning a lot of the people initially eager to do it were not available. However, I can do this as a in...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7988
Re: Co: Galway 2022
Put me down as a maybe- not quite sure if I can make it yet
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:08 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Kurt Zouma and animal abuse
- Replies: 160
- Views: 14227
Re: Kurt Zouma and animal abuse
Maybe they should rename him to (Animal) Hurt Zouma...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2155
Re: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards
Can somebody explain non-binary to me? I don't understand it- it's that they don't feel male or female? Because that just confuses me because gender isn't really a feeling. I'm trying to be more understanding about these people (after all, they're just people, no different to you and me) but it's th...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:05 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Veganism Discussion
- Replies: 117
- Views: 11570
Re: Veganism Discussion
Don't know if I'd like to meat one- Geddit? Meat? Tee hee.
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th February 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 28)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 547
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9 February 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 28)
Yes, Series 85 is looking like another really strong one- Adrian and the two Dans have octo-ed so far and I can definitely see Catriona doing the same- think it’s quite rare to have 4 octo champs only a month into the series- should be an interesting set of finals- though I already think it’s Dan By...
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:33 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Jimmy Carr Holocaust Joke
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1342
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: First impressions of Anne
- Replies: 141
- Views: 25288
Re: First impressions of Anne
I disagree they count for nothing. Viewers, hardcore and casual, are losing interest and switching off. Some are citing the lack of studio audience. The show is losing respect of its fans IMHO. 259,000 is almost nobody. ITV afternoon can siphon off ratings in seven digits. And given the show airs a...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:27 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Game show documentary
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1613
Game show documentary
Hello all, I asked this in the Countdowners facebook group too and the contestant hub, and Twitter- but the more the merrier- I'm currently working on a documentary in college about how game shows have evolved through the years, and would love to interview some people about their experiences. As man...
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9161
Re: Is it time to end Countdown?
Personally, as part of a refresh, I'd maybe rotate the hosts around. So for hosts, it could be Colin, Anne or Trevor sharing the role (Ch5 used to have a show called Brainteaser with revolving hosts; as did the BBC on Eggheads for a few years) Arithmeticians could rotate between Rachel and Anne-Mari...