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Thomas Wood

Hi,

Just email: audience.relations@itv.com

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Julie T wrote:Very interesting for us nostalgia buffs, thanks for posting that up, Thomas.

No problem Julie, glad you and everyone else enjoyed seeing this classic gem.

Thomas Wood

Hi Mike,

The pilots up. Link to part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGR-Fhizcyc

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Gavin Chipper wrote:
Thomas Wood wrote:2000th episode (Greenwood theatre version)
There's different versions?

Yes, the proper 2000th episode was broadcast (I believe) the following day. It was just a normal game.

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Watching the Calendar Countdown pilot earlier, I was suprised that the clock music was the same as the 1982 opening music for Countdown. I thought the clock music for Countdown was brought along from Calendar Countdown but it must have been written in time for Countdown. Ooh, does this mean we can ...

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Watching the Calendar Countdown pilot earlier, I was suprised that the clock music was the same as the 1982 opening music for Countdown. I thought the clock music for Countdown was brought along from Calendar Countdown but it must have been written in time for Countdown.

Thomas Wood

Sorry if this seems like blatant advertising but I just thought it might interest some people. I've just put an episode up on the channel that features the short-lived jazzy clock music that was removed after hundreds of complaints. Link to part 1 below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpdIJOujFqU (P...

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James Robinson wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:I would like to see a live, transmitted, episode of Countdown.
That's almost going to be hard with all the turntable rotating and possiblilty of bad language being broadcast during daytime hours, but it certainly would be adventurous.

Perhaps it could be transmitted as a post watershed special

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I see Countdown's very own Rachel Riley is single after splitting up with her partner of 4 years:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sh ... ailey.html

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I wonder if contains the voices of Jeff & Rachel? Highly unlikely I presume but it'd be great if it did.

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compile a list of 20 classic editions, Could you put the list of the 20 episodes you have compiled, if you get chance please? I compiled a list of 15 shows, largely sourced from this forum, then got bored and went back to my real job, so 15 it was/is. Still very much doubt anything will ever come o...

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D Eadie wrote: compile a list of 20 classic editions,

Could you put the list of the 20 episodes you have compiled, if you get chance please?

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JackHurst wrote:
D Eadie wrote:ITV own the rights, not C4.
Am I right in thinking this means ITV could Air old episodes of countdown if they chose to do so?

If Channel 4 turn down the petition then we will send it to ITV

Thomas Wood

We are petitioning to Channel 4 for them to repeat classic episodes of Countdown from 1982 to the present day and/or for them to upload them to 4od. Please sign both the petitions: * http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/countdownon4od * http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/classicountdownonc4 Many...

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Jason Larsen wrote:uknova.com, Thomas.

Thank you Jason!

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Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:A clip was on It'll be Alright on the Night last night, where DesO made an inappropriate remark to a young lady contestant.

I've just put the clip up on the Countdowngoofs channel for anyone that is interested. Link is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63r2qJHj88U

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Jason Larsen wrote:I download Countdown torrents, Andy!

Where can they be found Jason?

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Jason Larsen wrote:Thomas, why would it matter what kind of computer you have?

Apple Mac is a completely different (& better) OS to Windows. Mac's don't run .exe install files, they run .dmg so I can't install it sadly.

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Jason Larsen wrote:How so, Thomas?

I'm just guessing, to compose a programme that can solve any number's game must be programmed with every single outcome. Such as every possible number selection and every target number.

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Thanks to all for your kind comments. Yah I didnt think mine would be the fastest or even the best but it is a fun project to kick around and the solution is neat! The average solve time is two seconds but it continues through all solutions looking for the shortest (in steps). My next project is a ...

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Matt Morrison wrote:
Thomas Wood wrote:Anyone know when this is back online?
It's been relocated to http://wiki.apterous.org Thomas, although whether that's a temporary or permanent URL change I know not.

Haha, Kirk Bevan.

Okay, cool. Cheers Matt

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Anyone know when this is back online?

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I'm afraid that due to other commitments I've had to cancel today's upload, but watch out for a new episode tomorrow.

Thomas Wood

Hi Clive,

Many thanks for the nice comment. A guy called Tim Fail very kindly sent me these old episodes. I'll be uploading one new episode a day up to the end of this month/start of next. I hope everyone enjoys seeing the classic champions and episodes again.

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Mike Brown wrote:
Thomas Wood wrote: So the special on the 23rd was kind of like the 3000th Countdown tribute programme? (A tribute to Countdown: 3000 and Counting)
Pretty much, yes.

Ok. Cheers Mike.

Thomas Wood

So I'm guessing that the Broadcast times page has a mistake on it You (kind of) guess incorrectly... The programme broadcast on the 23rd was a special one to celebrate 2,000 editions of the show (and didn't actually include a game of Countdown). It was aired after the regular show that day (actuall...

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After looking into this a bit more.

On the countdown page, the Broadcast times page lists it as 23rd May 1997, under special programmes. But the Series 35 page lists it as the 7th May 1997.

So I'm guessing that the Broadcast times page has a mistake on it

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I was wondering when this was broadcast because The Countdown Page says it was 23rd May 1997. Whereas, the Countdown Wiki says it was on 7th May 1997.

Which one is correct?

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The full unedited Countdown gotcha is now online - excellent viewing! Parts 1 to 5 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGvhSTno2WM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-u7vqLxtFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBsNa06yAZs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwRPbfi-Rbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqLLUs4...

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Or if you're really keen, maybe you could make a plea to the producers for access to a copy? It doesn't work sadly I've tried it before. Michael and Mark used to do, they supplied the complete Gotcha episode that's on the channel about 10 years ago to a friend Jeff Wharton who then donated it to me...

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Does anyone think that Carol snaps at Susie in this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOu3FP2ijh4

It's at 6 seconds into the video. Seems a bit bitchy.

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I uploaded a widescreen and higher quality version this afternoon. It can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGjui-08W_M

Thanks to Clive Brooker for donating this!

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Many thanks again Derek for donating the blooper

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Has anyone else noticed that the Conundrum buzzer noise has also changed?

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The opening theme sounds like the remix done by Tim Halbert

Also just found this kinda funny clip of some lunch break slackers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fURasjrhPis

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The letters board now hurts my eyes, is/was there a lighting problem or something? I'm glad someone else noticed that. Something didn't look right today. Everything was a bit blue. Everything was a bit blue . Well done for noticing that a blue set is coloured BLUE! Having said that, I've been to so...

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Ian, Thomas did respond to my e-mail and unfortunately, he does not have the episode in which Des O'Connor read my e-mail on the air. He said he would ask Jeff if he has the episode very soon. Thomas Wood and Jeff Wharton are the people who maintain the channel on Youtube called countdowngoofs. I w...

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Jason Larsen wrote:He was my least favorite host, Ben.

In a strange way I grew to like him throughout his run. I thought he brought his own unique style to the show, as have all the other hosts.

He did have his funny moments:

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The first of these episodes is now up for anyone that's interested.

It's from Thursday 24th November 2005 and sees Conor Travers in his 2nd game taking on John Archer

Many thanks for sending these again Clive!

Thomas Wood

I'd love for the greggles, Greg Scott, to make a long awaited return to the Countdown set!

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I've just set up a facebook account up for Countdowngoofs. Not much on it yet but will get around to it.

Just head over to: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=4 ... ref=search

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It was good when it first started because no-one knew what it was like or what would happen. Nowadays it's more of a show people go on in the hope getting famous.

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The nearest to classics I have found in recent days are Conor Travers's 2nd and 3rd heat games, featuring an almost young and enthusiastic Des Lynam and, by happy chance, Jan Ravens. These were recorded on a DVD recorder which no longer exists and I'm having trouble finding a machine that will play...

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I'd like to see Jeff vs Rachel like what they did in the 1997 xmas special where it was Richard vs Carol.

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Thanks for Jeff Wharton & Jan Clark for sending me some episodes.

Can anybody else please help me? Would be great to view some more episodes.

Thanks

Thomas Wood

Apologies for the slight off-topicness, but are you the same countdowngoofs who owns a youtube account full of amusing Countdown bloopers? If so, I think your channel is superb and thanks for collecting a bunch of hilarious videos that helped ignite my passion for Countdown! yes it is me - and than...

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Hi everyone, I did post a similar post a few weeks ago I am basically looking for anyone that has any old Countdown episodes - it doesn't matter what year or series. Although the only thing i require is that they are full episodes and that they are presented by either Richard Whiteley or Des Lynam....

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David Roe wrote:Thomas. Why?

I have never seen any episodes with Richard Whiteley or Des Lynam

Thomas Wood

Hi everyone, I did post a similar post a few weeks ago I am basically looking for anyone that has any old Countdown episodes - it doesn't matter what year or series. Although the only thing i require is that they are full episodes and that they are presented by either Richard Whiteley or Des Lynam. ...

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Katherine Birkett wrote:Hmm.............. there might be a myriad of legal copyright issues here.....

I don't think so as I only wish to view them - And I was told to look on here by one of the site owners

P.S. Thank you for replying!

Thomas Wood

hi everyone, i am basically looking for anyone that has any old Countdown episodes with Richard Whiteley or Des Lynam - it doesn't matter what year or series. I have only seen a select few episodes presented by Richard & Des, and I feel as though I am missing out. If anyone has any please please...

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