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- Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17008
Re: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
I used to enjoy a programme called Crosswits with Tom O'Connor. I thought I remembered watching it after school but when I looked at the transmission dates and times that's impossible -my memory playing tricks on me. It was a contestant and celebrity team solving crossword puzzles and Tom always end...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:16 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 1st July 2019 (Series 81, Prelim 1)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5206
Re: Spoilers for Monday 1st July 2019 (Series 81, Prelim 1)
I spotted this too. Made me think that Susie could have been mean and asked the contestant how he had spelled itRay Wilding wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:53 pm Rachel put up GRAYER on the board in R13, which is incorrect.
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 21st September 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 61)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5460
Re: Spoilers for Friday 21st September 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 61)
Outboard in round 11
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:44 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA18 - Saturday 31st March 2018
- Replies: 21
- Views: 28408
Re: COREA18 - Saturday 31st March 2018
Won’t be able to make it this time as I have a wedding to attend
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best 9 of all time
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17141
Re: Best 9 of all time
I remember the dictionary corner spot of conjevois very well as it was one of my games, similarly shogunate. The spot that I remember as particularly impressive especially within the context of the game was urnfields by Andy Platt in his CofC game against Dylan.
- Mon May 08, 2017 1:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Tuesday 2nd May
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2069
Tuesday 2nd May
The champion declared clinged in one of the rounds which was allowed but it's invalid according to Apterous dictionary.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3rd April 2017
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2799
Re: Spoilers for Monday 3rd April 2017
Well done Jeff - I'm so pleased that you have become an octochamp and currently number 1 seed - well deserved and very entertaining set of games.
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 5:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown recordings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2544
Re: Countdown recordings
Thanks but I was intrigued because my email for 24th October states the first session of the day as quarter finals and the last session of the day as semis and final.
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:16 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown recordings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2544
Countdown recordings
Anyone planning to attend the finals recording in October? Also does anyone know what is going on on 24th October?
TIA
TIA
- Fri Jun 12, 2015 7:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 12th 2015
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6875
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 12th 2015
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!
- Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19906
Re: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
Have just paid so I'm a definite "in" now
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 30th 2015
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5214
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 30th 2015
Well done Tom -very good set of games there and most enjoyable to watch. Shaping up to be another exciting finals.
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 10th 2015 (S72 P27)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4649
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 10th 2015 (S72 P27)
There was some dodgy editing just before round 13 when the scores were at zero and Susie was having her make up done. My eagle eyed daughter spotted it. Did anyone else notice?
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
- Replies: 38
- Views: 63805
Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Can't make it this time on holiday
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19906
Re: Countdown in King's Lynn (Co:KL): Saturday 23rd May
I'm definitely interested. Have friends in the area I could visit too.
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7187
Re: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)
Well done Tracey - fantastic set of games there. Will be rooting for you to become series champion in June.
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6020
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)
Well that was exciting! There were gasps and cheers in our living room when you got the 9 ( we were happy with refuting). Great comeback Tracey against a good opponent and congrats on getting the teapot. Looking forward to tomorrow!
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:23 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 122631
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Does Matt or anyone else know if it's possible to play apterous on a tablet? Thanks.
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:17 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: For any Crossword fans here's one based on series 71
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3486
Re: For any Crossword fans here's one based on series 71
I printed off this crossword to have a go at but didn't get very far as I'm not very good with cryptic clues. My husband finished it though. We both thought that it was cleverly done and enjoyable. It's obvious a lot of work went into it so well done and thanks for posting it.
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5325
Re: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
Well done Antoinette on a fantastic set of games and good luck for the finals.
- Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5433
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
Enjoyed watching your games Paul - hope you get to the finals
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 2nd 2014 (S71 P38)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5394
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 2nd 2014 (S71 P38)
Pottages not allowed on apterous so gatepost a good alternative.
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8387
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014
Just watched this game - well done Mark, a very deserved series champion
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Peter Lee
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13370
Re: Peter Lee
Very sad to hear this news. I never met him but I played Peter a lot on apterous, including one New Year from New York I remember. He came across on tv as a charming modest man with a lovely smile.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17358
Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
I plan to be there.
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoMultiLon
- Replies: 50
- Views: 26127
Re: CoMultiLon
It sounds fun Phyl but I won't be able to make it as I'm on holiday then.
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 3rd 2014
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2477
Re: Spoilers For Monday February 3rd 2014
Final numbers (100/25) x 10. Add 9. X10. Add 8.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
- Replies: 84
- Views: 20806
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Just want to add my congratulations to you both for a superb final.
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Shrinidhi on Child Genius
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3725
Shrinidhi on Child Genius
Just spotted in the Radio Times that 11 year old Shrinidhi , who has attended a number of Co events and is an apterite is to appear on a channel 4 programme next week called Child Genius. Shrinidhi, as I understand passed the audition for Countdown but fell foul of a new rule change that excludes un...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: 30BC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday March 1st 2013
- Replies: 132
- Views: 38015
Re: 30BC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday March 1st 2013
I'd just like to add my congratulations to Conor too on a magnificent run of performances. The whole series has been a joy to watch and wonder at.
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2013- Saturday 26th January
- Replies: 195
- Views: 48098
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2013- Saturday 26th January
If I'm not too late I'm interested in food - vegetarian option please. I'm also able to bring my ( unopened ) countdown game and 1 or maybe 2 older versions of the game. I'll also bring the oed3. I'm also bringing my husband Ed but he doesn't want to play -he's going to watch Lincoln Town play inste...
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Calendar
- Replies: 126
- Views: 18427
Re: Countdown Calendar
I have just checked my calendar and agree with John that this is very poor - letters and numbers games are duplicated in the exact same order from 20th December-31st December and 1st January - 12th January. At least the conundrums were different on these days I suppose but I cant help but feel cheat...
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:27 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Christmas Crossword
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4352
Re: Christmas Crossword
Solved it!
Think there might need a slight tweak to the clue.
Thanks Charlie for a very inventive crossword.
Think there might need a slight tweak to the clue.
Thanks Charlie for a very inventive crossword.
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Christmas Crossword
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4352
Re: Christmas Crossword
Thanks for sharing these crosswords -both very enjoyable! I completed Ryan's and am nearly there with Charlie's, just flummoxed by 33 across. Am off to read the dictionary now to try to crack it
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 21st 2012 (Series 67 Final)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9185
Re: Spoilers for Friday December 21st 2012 (Series 67 Final)
Just want to add my congratulations to all the finalists for a thoroughly entertaining, thrilling series finals and particularly well done to Paul for being consistantly good throughout and Heather for flying the flag for the ladies so brilliantly.
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:07 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Ryan's Big Fat Quiz of the Year
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5061
Re: Ryan's Big Fat Quiz of the Year
The Wisniewski family enjoyed this quiz as part of our Xmas day festivities - 3 teams of 4 players all achieved a similar score. Good balance of questions and well presented - would recommend it!
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 29th 2012 (Series 67 #82)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4242
Re: Spoilers for Thursday November 29th 2012 (Series 67 #82)
Congratulations on becoming an octochamp David and good luck for the finals:)
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 19th 2012
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7365
Re: Spoilers For Monday November 19th 2012
Congratulations on becoming an octochamp Heather - very well deserved
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday November 7th 2012 (Series 67 #67)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5711
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday November 7th 2012 (Series 67 #67)
Seriously impressive performance Heather against a very good opponent. Well done - I look forward to watching your progress
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown in the news
- Replies: 217
- Views: 65167
Re: Countdown in the news
Given that the countdown team are obviously reading this message board I'd like to add my support for James and say that I think his studio ban should be lifted. True I don't know the background of the why he was banned in the first place but i'm sure he is older and wiser now and has been punished ...
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:20 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2012/2013
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9969
Re: University Challenge 2012/2013
Well done Tom - I'm sure Tony will be pleased that you got the 'Go' question right!
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 12th 2012 (Series 67 Prelim 49)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2037
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 12th 2012 (Series 67 Prelim
Well done Tia - its great to see another lady octochamp!
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Take Me Out
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4286
Take Me Out
We're used to seeing ex Countdown contestants on more cerebral game shows but I noticed Jordan Humphries is one of the line up on ITV's Take Me Out.
- Mon May 21, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 21st May 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 90)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1016
Re: Monday 21st May 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 90)
It was actually a Monday afternoon recording - I know because I was there!
- Mon May 07, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Phones and networks
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5227
Re: Phones and networks
I recently upgraded from an old Nokia to an iPhone and I absolutely love it. I use it so much more than my old phone because of the easy Internet access. I love the touch screen for ease of use. Also use it for listening to music, taking and storing photos, checking Facebook, twitter etc, playing ga...
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA results and recaps
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15977
Re: COREA results and recaps
Emily and I enjoyed the day very much - well done to you and your team for organising it:)
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:REA - Reading - Saturday of Easter Weekend 2012
- Replies: 63
- Views: 16252
Re: CO:REA - Easter Saturday 2012
If Leeds continue to play as they have been Ed might end up coming to CoRea!
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:REA - Reading - Saturday of Easter Weekend 2012
- Replies: 63
- Views: 16252
Re: CO:REA - Easter Saturday 2012
Ed is going to watch Leeds at Reading so I will be coming.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday January 17th 2012
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3029
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday January 17th 2012
Congratulations Jack -fantasic set of results and a very deserved octochamp. When I was in the audience watching your first game I thought then that you were a potential star. Ive really enjoyed watching your progress since then and in the words of our new host "Well Done Champ"
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3734
Re: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
15 January 22:08 ( my birthday and time )
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:52 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22112
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
I'd like to take part please.
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:42 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5160
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
I was a bit disappointed that I didn't give him a closer game, especially watching it back and seeing obvious words I'd missed such as dosage and causes (and shogunate!) But for me it was fantastic to be part of the finals, particularly Jeff's last shows, and I met some lovely people so a great expe...
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5160
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
Have already had words with James about this - it makes me sound like Norah Batty! I might have preferred "Barnt Green Battler"!
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 8th December 2011 (Series 65, 1st QF)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1280
Re: Thursday 8th December 2011 (Series 65, 1st QF)
Not sure I like being called a " battleaxe" James!
Excellent game today. Mark's stunning performance, the lively banter and Jeff on great form. It was a privilege to be in the audience
Excellent game today. Mark's stunning performance, the lively banter and Jeff on great form. It was a privilege to be in the audience
- Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 17 October 2011 (Series 65, Preliminary 76)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2683
Re: Monday 17 September 2011 (Series 65, Preliminary 76)
Well done Rhys a good recap and very timely done.
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:48 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointless Series 5
- Replies: 216
- Views: 42977
Re: Pointless Series 5
Have just watched Pointless. What happens now - do you get another chance?
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 14th 2011
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3206
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 14th 2011
I don't like the programme but i have set my sky box to record Pointless today after all the plugs you have given it! I hope you have done well.
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 4th 2011
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3976
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 4th 2011
Thanks for all the nice comments. I look forward to the finals and to meeting up with you all. In the meantime must practice conundrums!
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday October 3rd 2011
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3410
Re: Spoilers For Monday October 3rd 2011
Adam Gillard wrote:Jayne is very modest. I heard this first-hand. Seriously though, well played so far and I hope you got to octochampdom.
Yes but modesty is my only fault. Seriously though, thank you!
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday September 23rd 2011
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5554
Re: Spoilers For Friday September 23rd 2011
Hi all -just to answer some of your comments. I had remembered seeing captioner/recaption in a previous game and I wrote both words down. Luckily something spurred me on to declare the right one! Watching the programme back I'm obviously disappointed in a few rounds (the numbers especially) but it i...