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Derek Hazell

Phil Reynolds wrote:How do you know that?

I have access to some old TV Times, and for a while they used to tell you each day who the new contestant was.

Derek Hazell

On the wiki it says that the two Tony Durrants who appeared on Countdown were different people, but the one who appeared in 1986 was definitely a window cleaner from Eccles. Does anyone remember what the more recent Tony Durrant did or where he was from? Either they are the same person, one is the o...

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Jon Corby wrote:I can make 'RAINSTORM' out of that, but I don't really like the letters it leaves me with...

Rainstorm is a very cheeky one considering the description

The others, I think are 'CRICKETER' and the not valid on Countdown one, 'Wimbledon'

Derek Hazell

Staff that have changed between Series 60, Episode 1 and Series 61, Episode 1: Camera Barry Loader --> Richard Bacon Sound Dean Wright --> Jake Knott Studio manager Geoff Lonsdale --> Steve Craddock Vision Control Dan Brown --> John McGrath Vision Mixer Sarah Millson --> Karen Hall-Carter VT editor ...

Derek Hazell

James Robinson, did Jeff read out any of the saucy limericks when they went off air, and if so did Jon's win in Rachel or Susie's heart at least?

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The winner of the limerick competition on the actual show was announced yesterday. After over 1000 entries this one was chosen: A lady by name Susie Dent Together with Rachel was sent To teach maths and spelling To a fellow called Stelling Isn't he the jammy wee gent? Congratulations to Lily Castles...

Derek Hazell

Was this in the new "Dear Rachel" segment? What a good idea! Although I have a feeling that a good percentage of them would be of the naughty-not-teatime variety that she admitted she likes yesterday. I know what you mean though, I did notice differences in the sound. I wonder if the aver...

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DesO was on "The One Show" promoting that DVD, along with his new CD, and 25 venue tour, also all about to come out! It was nice to see him again, and he remarked that people had started to forget that live shows where he interacts with the public are what he mainly does, as opposed to cha...

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It's interesting that you are all commenting on the visuals, as it was the sound that stood out for me on watching yesterday's show. It had a very echo-ey quality in some parts, and during all of Rachel's bits there was a lot of background noise. In fact at one point when she was reading out letters...

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Phil Reynolds wrote:OK, got it, but only by guessing from the clues already given what some of the other words might be and then Googling - I'd never heard (or heard of) the answer.

Just Philed it in using the same method as Fill.

Derek Hazell

Kai Laddiman wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:I look forward to this being bumped when the final actually happens.

Chipper chappy chuckles at chumps' chaos chorus from chain chat

Derek Hazell

Yeah, I was confused as well. First I thought it was the hidden thread that Charlie reveals after everyone else has seen the final, but then I came to the conclusion that it is just a spoof thread from before the final had even taken place.

Derek Hazell

'Terry' - is that the one that's a sort of narrative from a girlfriend in an ambulance taking her boyfriend to hospital? That's one of the most fucked-up songs I've ever heard, if so. 'Leader Of The Pack' is ace, though. Yep, that's the one. Actually I quite like depressing songs, so I'm probably n...

Derek Hazell

When will the first person go on it and choose as their specialist subject "Countdown 1982-2009", and who will that be?

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Lol, very nice. Like the terrorist attack in London right after the olympics announcement.

Actually it reminds me of all those songs about people dying on the road - Terry, Leader of the Pack, Tell Laura I Love Her . . .

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As Countdown at Kirkstall Road ends, a brand new Kirk begins.

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Matt Morrison wrote:Dammit. Charlie would have really enjoyed my joke about the chrome rims. Now it's just going to get lost in amongst all the "no, you're talking bollocks".

My friend said that "gonad" was available in Round 12, but I said "you're talking bollocks".

Derek Hazell

I Just read Kai's spoiler for today's final poem, ironically posted on my birthday. Bugger. Anyway may aswell contribute something whimsical while i'm here... Susie Dent and Rachel Riley, all the fellas rate them highly but as we know they both have misters can you tell us if they've any sisters :?...

Derek Hazell

Neil Zussman wrote:that show is hilarious.

And that girl is [insert your favourite Rachel Riley description here].

Derek Hazell

I like the one with the chrome trims better . . . but I suppose that says more about me.

Derek Hazell

Matt Morrison wrote:I like the way that Mad Hamish McMad says cuntsonant quite a lot.

You should hear him when he says "country"!

Derek Hazell

Mark Kudlowski wrote:How about University Challenge's Gail Trimble ?

I'll ask her, but I have a feeling she prefers to stay out of the limelight.

Derek Hazell

Charlie Reams wrote:If she reads this and doesn't realise You're Kidding, Jon, I will actually kill you.

From kuddling to cilling in one easy step.

Derek Hazell

I know most of you wanted Kirk to win today. You got your wish. But it would've been so nice to be remembered as the person who beat the Kirkulator. Those that have met Kirk did, but for others of us on here you are on a more equal ground, as you are both people who we know a bit on here, and both ...

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
Derek Hazell wrote: Jon's humour's gone too far this time.
Thanks for putting us out of our misery though Kirk.
To put you in more misery - I was joking.

So was I . . . about his humour going too far this time

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Kirk Bevins wrote:I have the answer! There is no answer. It's random. Whatever you say after you will get a badger off Corby.

Stupid fucking quiz.

OMG!
Jon's humour's gone too far this time.
Thanks for putting us out of our misery though Kirk.

Derek Hazell

Well played Kirk and Neil :D , I thoroughly enjoyed watching that match from start to finish, yes it's nice to see games with loads of maxes but you can't beat these nerve tingler games between the top guns. Here's hoping the second semi and final will be just as exciting. :D IAWTP I've been watchi...

Derek Hazell

Well done Zeus, man!!

Glad to see you were bluffing when you kept saying what a weak player you are on here

Derek Hazell

Yahoo works for me, and I've heard Gmail sounds good. Those aren't email clients, Jason. We used to use "Simeon" at work, but then we went over to Outlook. At home I always used Outlook Express, but since Yahoo started letting you store unlimited messages, I haven't found a need to use e-...

Derek Hazell

That's fantastic news. Thank you for sharing, Jeff!

I love watching old shows, and I remember the quality of some of the stuff they showed during their 25th anniversary celebrations.

Derek Hazell

Matt Morrison wrote:would be useful if I was into in-line replies, but I don't think I've sent one in over 5 years.

Although you still find them useful in message boards . . .

Matt Morrison wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:. . .

Charlie Reams wrote:. . .

Derek Hazell

Some say Kirk is a god, but Zuss is king of the gods.

Derek Hazell

Congratulations to both C U Jimmy Gough and James "Scotty" Doohan (although he's really Irish) - a very entertaining game with two fascinating players. James, I enjoyed the humour which you brought with you while still managing to concentrate on playing a good game. You and DOD have both d...

Derek Hazell

UPHILL surely? Yeah, Rachel actually got this and put it up on the board but that was obviously edited out. Also, Susie checking PEED up in the dictionary was edited out as she said she was checking it wasn't spelt PEEED which people in the audience found funny. LOL. We need a best of the outtakes ...

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Gavin Chipper wrote:I didn't think it came across as intentionally humorous, but never mind.

Rachel is a funny girl in a funny friend kind of way. She is not a natural gag-teller. But. Its infinite variety + its variance of delivery = what makes humour such fun.

Derek Hazell

Allan Harmer wrote:
Jon Corby wrote: Edit to add that Tim Vine is fucking brilliant.
Have to agree with that Jon - He is one of the few DC guests to make me LOL on a regular basis.

Then you'll both be glad to know he returns next week!

Derek Hazell

What strange image did your e-mail invoke then?

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Susie also mentioned the millionth word debate on Countdown on Monday 15th June.

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Mark Harrison wrote:'Period' for 'full stop' is an Americanism isn't it?

Yep, but another one which is being increasingly used here.

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Is it also only old people that put two spaces after a full stop before the next sentence? That really hurts me. No. I am 32, and I was taught at school to put two spaces after full stops and colons, and one space after commas and semi-colons. I agree that spaces before punctuation looks bizarre th...

Derek Hazell

There is a new show on Thursday nights on Channel 4 called "The TNT Show". It features a section called "Dictionary Corner" where some comedian rambles on about words. Another Countdown connection is the host, as his name is Jack Whitehall.

Derek Hazell

I have found out that Susie was on Newsnight on Tuesday - before the word was announced - talking about the various contenders for the millionth word title*. The eventual winner "web 2.0" was not mentioned, but noob was; and as it can also be spelt n00b it is also another contender for our...

Derek Hazell

Matt Morrison wrote:Beating you in a letters round is somewhat akin to an impending apocalypse.

Yes, I know how you feel - I'm shit at Countdown, but managed to beat Julie in Round 6 with "mediate".

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And CSW, the so-called 'ridiculously expansive Scrabble word list', only has around 270 000. Though to be pedantic isn't 'Web 2.0' more of a 'term' than a 'word'? I would have thought so, yes Ben. But the term was classed as a word when it was christened the "millionth word". That is why ...

Derek Hazell

Phil Reynolds wrote:Oh my lord. It's never even occurred to me to look there. Weirder still. (And no, Lembit Opik doesn't float my boat.)

Do you know anyone called H. Grainger? If so, what would their reason be for posting such a thing?

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Incidently on Phil's IMDb page someone has insinuated that he rather likes Lembit Opik Eh? Where on the page does it say that? On your message board here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1075455/board Someone's been busy - since I last looked at the page, it's been updated (and not by me) to include my ...

Derek Hazell

Hello Mo and welcome. How nice to see such a colourful - some may say eccentric - person join the forums. I am sure you will add a lot to discussions. You're too late, she's already said goodbye :facepalm: Oops yeah sorry, I hadn't visited the Apterous forum. What a shame, she seemed like quite a c...

Derek Hazell

This poll is now closed and votes are all in. Seems Countdown aficionados are mostly a MOR crowd, with most votes going to the Liberal Democrats. Green came 2nd, either because we love the environment here, or because we thought they had a better chance of overthrowing the big guns. Interestingly on...

Derek Hazell

Jason Larsen wrote:Good for those who like it!

Jason, which cartoons would you recommend?

Derek Hazell

Jackie is a most attractive . . . With my thunder stolen I guess I'll just add that Jacqui is a MILF. I thought the face looked familiar. Are these two birds of a feather related? After she announced today that her husband has accused her of looking like Linda Robson, I think she should leave him a...

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I made off with this guy's nameplate and will donate it to anyone who can make a good argument that they deserve it. It's my Name . . . well, my sister calls me Desi, because I use the name Dez on the Internet. I've had my nameplate on my bedroom door for the past 2 and a half years. I'm 44. i'm no...

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Douglas Wilson wrote:Also am I supposed to know who Sudberry is?

Yes.

She's lost her "mojo", but may be back here at some point.

Derek Hazell

Sorry to disappoint you Derek but despite many desperate attempts by me to trip him up during conversation, he hasn't told me a thing. Don't even know if he won his quarter final let alone the whole thing. Wow, I am extremely impressed, Kirk! Now we all know who to go to when we want a shoulder to ...

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D Eadie wrote:News to me.

Thank you Damian - you've restored my faith in you and the rest of the team.

Derek Hazell

Hello Mo and welcome. How nice to see such a colourful - some may say eccentric - person join the forums. I am sure you will add a lot to discussions.

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You now have one million words to choose from every time you play a game of Countdown, as the Global Language Monitor crowned "Web 2.0" as the millionth word in the English language yesterday. But the OED, the official guide for Countdown, are not quite so sure, as they say the term has be...

Derek Hazell

"Becoming a bit of a speciality of yours, those conundrums aren't they" - Jeff Stelling

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gives the impression of being (ineptly) scripted . . . Of course, if it is scripted . . . Maybe the guy who used to write Carol's guest introductions (which also made some people on here squirm) is still on contract, so having abandoned those they had to find something else for him to do. Rick Vane...

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A little ginger-haired man has appeared as the icon for c4countdown on my tabbed browsing. Upon typing Futurama into Google images, I discovered he is a character from that! Very clever. I never watch any of those American cartoon series (seen the South Park movie and Team America though) - is that ...

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Keith Bevins wrote:I've voted for Kirk but I might be a tad biased

Yep, because surely if he did win he would have told his own Dad, so if he didn't you love him so much you'll even rewrite history for him.

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