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by AnnieHall
Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
Replies: 66
Views: 10689

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final

Do you think Chris will one day play Kirk in a "Champion of Champions" final? Who would win it, I wonder???
by AnnieHall
Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
Replies: 66
Views: 10689

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final

Congratulations Chris- I always hoped you would win, and such an unassuming guy,

Well done, well done!!!

You deserve it! :lol:
by AnnieHall
Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
Replies: 118
Views: 11925

Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009

Well done Chris, hope You win the final (Don't tell us!!)
by AnnieHall
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
Replies: 118
Views: 11925

Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009

What a brilliant ending! I Sooo wanted Chris to win! Bad luck Innes, it was so close! only 4 seconds to go! Can't wait for tomorrow's final!
by AnnieHall
Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4618

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009

Told you Jan was good- she could be a female octochamp for next series!
by AnnieHall
Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4618

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009

I sat next to Jan when we had our auditions, she made some really long words and was one of the best there, so she could give Tom a real run for his money today!
by AnnieHall
Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday 3rd December 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3953

Re: Spoilers For Thursday 3rd December 2009

I was surprised "Aquae" was disallowed- make it at scrabble all the time. Likewise "Quean" was missed by Susie- a scrabble favourite!
Pleased to say I got "Origami" and "Realists"
by AnnieHall
Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown in Coronation Street
Replies: 35
Views: 5701

Re: Countdown in Coronation Street

Where did you read tha? I don't believe it, they could never replace Maggie. Blanche must be "killed off" on Corrie with the dignity she deserves.
by AnnieHall
Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown in Coronation Street
Replies: 35
Views: 5701

Re: Countdown in Coronation Street

The actress who played Blanche, Maggie Jones, has died.

I am very sorry to hear this, she was a great actress, and had all the best lines.

The show will never again be quite the same without her.

R.I.P. Maggie :cry:
by AnnieHall
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting Contestants??
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Interesting Contestants??

It's ok,it's back (But doesn't always go on) Maybe it's my computer?
by AnnieHall
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting Contestants??
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Interesting Contestants??

One of the reasons I applied to be a contestant was because I see so many contestants do badly on the show, and wondered "Is it just nerves?. Well, Sarah said only 1 in 3 who apply get on the show, so, therefore, all contestants are good at the game, so the answer must be yes then. (Certainly f...
by AnnieHall
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting Contestants??
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Interesting Contestants??

...And flunked it big time! (story of my life- d'oh!) :D
by AnnieHall
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Play Countdown online?
Replies: 32
Views: 3730

Re: Play Countdown online?

I meant a virtual website where you play the computer, not where to play you geniuses on here.
I take that as a "NO" then?
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Play Countdown online?
Replies: 32
Views: 3730

Play Countdown online?

Does anybody know of any good games websites (preferably free) where you can play Countdown (And other games?) The one I use is the "Wedigtv.com" website, which has Countdown, plus others such as Bullseye, Family Fortunes, Deal or No Deal, Who wants to be a millionaire, Blockbusters and Ca...
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4586

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

Nobody we know, sorry! :D
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4586

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

Just googled LIMONENES- would it have been allowed or not, do you think? "D-limonenes are not a new discovery; they were first used as cleaning agents nearly 30 years ago. Chlorinated solvents, however, have been the most widely-used cleaning chemicals for the past 25 years because they were in...
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4586

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

I thought LIMONENES was in the Countdown dictionary? Unfortunately, I haven't got the one from my goodie bag in my house at the moment to check. I let my nerves get the better of me, it all went downhill after I misread the "T" for a "C". I never realised how nerve-wracking it is...
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4586

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

When I put all the words in a word solver after, I found LIMONENES for a 9 (Which Susie doesn't see) for round 7.
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 7
Views: 1709

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

Nobody will mention Woody Allen as my real name is Anne Durham!! :D
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 7
Views: 1709

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

Oh, okay, didn't realise. Can you all keep schtum about the results though? We'll have to wait & see! :roll:
by AnnieHall
Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Replies: 7
Views: 1709

Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009

OK, here it is, the show with me on, so I thought I'd like to do the honours and start off a thread for today. Lots of regulars away in Manchester watching the finals, so only a few of us left!

My lips are sealed! :D
by AnnieHall
Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting Contestants??
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Interesting Contestants??

That's a pretty awesome sight, isn't it?- a studio full of people staring at you, and 4 cameras only feet away from your face! No wonder it's so nerve-wracking!!!
by AnnieHall
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday November 18th 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 2313

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday November 18th 2009

I am on tomorrow, but I'm in the audience for this show.
I won't give anything away!
by AnnieHall
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting Contestants??
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Interesting Contestants??

I'm tomorrow's contestant and, one of the things on the show I'm embarrassed about is what Jeff says as he introduces me! I was at a bit of a loss what to put when faced with the form headed "What interesting/adventurous things have you done (Or words to that effect), so, after discussion with ...
by AnnieHall
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday November 17th 2009
Replies: 16
Views: 2998

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday November 17th 2009

I won't spoil it for you! While I have your attention, please can somebody help me with how to use this forum? (Excuse computer-illiterate middle-aged woman!) How do I start a new thread? (I did start one ages ago when I first joined forum but can't remember how to do it now) and- How can I get a pi...
by AnnieHall
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 4743

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009

Ryan Vickers is a very nice guy, he has been in lots of game shows (Both sides of the Atlantic) he's a fascinating character. You meet some interesting people in the Countdown studios, don't you think?
by AnnieHall
Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 4743

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009

As I am Thursday's contestant, and they were all recorded on the same day, I won't give anything away- but it was bloody raining all day in Manchester so don't know what Ms Lamb is on about saying it was "Sunny" - D'oh!
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

Well, she could be next to me on a bus and I wouldn't have a clue who she is.
Never seen "A Place in the Sun"
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

She's unknown to me- I don't watch any reality telly
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

I was contacted today by Sarah about my appearence next week on the show... and the DC guest will be? Amanda or Susan lamb or something- some unknown journalist apparently, oh well- bang goes my chance of meeting somebody famous............... :x
by AnnieHall
Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3750

Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009

Oh! The advantages of recording the show (And going fast forward through the boring bits- especially a boring DC guest!)
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

One of my favourites was Richard Stilgoe, he makes anagrams out of everyone's name, he hasn't been on it since Des Lynam was in charge, I think I may ask why when I go up there. I liked Richard Stilgoe.
Likewise Tom O'Connor, he hasn't been on for ages, either.
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Where does the Daily Mail get its ideas from?
Replies: 46
Views: 5410

Re: Where does the Daily Mail get its ideas from?

When "They" come up with these "Viewing statistics", do "They" count viewers who record programmes and see them later?
Because of the time that Countdown is broadcast, I should think more people record it to watch later than watch it live.
by AnnieHall
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 20th 2009
Replies: 63
Views: 4948

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 20th 2009

I wondered if QUAYING is allowed? probably not, don't think QUAY can be a verb.
Brian only beat me on that round, and I got the conundrum before him, all good practice, going on in just under two weeks!
by AnnieHall
Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

How do you know who's coming up? I will be recording my show on 2nd Nov (To be shown week commencing16th Nov) any idea who it will be, please?
by AnnieHall
Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Recording dates
Replies: 51
Views: 5806

Re: Recording dates

Yes- phoned up on 17th Sept, recording in 4 weeks (2nd Nov)
by AnnieHall
Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Recording dates
Replies: 51
Views: 5806

Re: Recording dates

As previously posted, I was told my recording date on 17th Sept. They told me they would e-mail me details/paperwork, but they still haven't done so- and only 4 weeks to go now! I've even been checking my spam folder every day in case it goes in there! How long does it normally take until they do th...
by AnnieHall
Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009
Replies: 26
Views: 3036

Re: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009

Pleased to say I got ASTEROIDS on Friday and TOLERATED today in just a few seconds- hope I do as well when I go on it!
by AnnieHall
Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Recording dates
Replies: 51
Views: 5806

Re: Recording dates

I am going to be in the 4th show recorded on the 2nd Nov, there are 5 on 3rd, then not till 16th, don't know when last ones in series will be, usually shown just before Christmas. My show will be shown on Nov 19th.
by AnnieHall
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Recording dates
Replies: 51
Views: 5806

Recording dates

I have got my recording date- 2nd November (Which, luckily for me, is the first day of my week off work!)

To be shown on 19th Nov- the "Countdown" starts here!
by AnnieHall
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 4480

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009

PAEONY also round 2 - surprised Suzy only found 5's that round
by AnnieHall
Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1027273

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Former Contestants'? - Help & Information Wanted. I am waiting to hear about appearing on "Countdown" after having been accepted, I got the letter on 4th August. I know it's filmed in Manchester (I'm in London). But can anybody help me with the following queries? How much notice will ...
by AnnieHall
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1027273

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

I would like to share my good news with this forum- I have passed my Countdown audition and will actually be on the show!
Handy tips from previous contestants welcomed!
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
Replies: 45
Views: 4106

Re: Favourite Oxymorons

Thanks, Charlie, what are your examples called then, if they are not oxymorons?
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
Replies: 45
Views: 4106

Re: Favourite Oxymorons

Another quote from an internet page-

Oxymoron Definition
The definition of oxymoron is:- A rhetorical figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms are paired, for example, alone together, current history or boneless ribs.
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
Replies: 45
Views: 4106

Re: Favourite Oxymorons

Here are some more of his examples- •the expressions "act naturally," "original copy," "found missing," "alone together," "peace force," "definite possibility," "terribly pleased," "real phony," "ill health," &...
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
Replies: 45
Views: 4106

Re: Favourite Oxymorons

Quote from 'definitions of an oxymoron' by Richard Nordquist. "A figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms appear side by side; "

MMm- maybe your examples aren't correct, Charlie?
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
Replies: 45
Views: 4106

Re: Favourite Oxymorons

Here are a few of my favourites-
"Pretty Ugly"
"A little big"
"A genuine fake"
"A healthy fry-up"
" A good baddie"
by AnnieHall
Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Worst Players
Replies: 23
Views: 3132

Re: Worst Players

I agree with Douglas, how could she miss 176? I wonder how some of these low-scoring players ever get picked, are they that desperate for contestants?
(By the way, Barb- what's a CONSTINANT???)
by AnnieHall
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers - 11 Jun 2009 [Series 60 First QF]
Replies: 55
Views: 5720

Re: Spoilers - 11 Jun 2009 [Series 60 First QF]

Sorry, Charlie, but Kirk is a better player even than you! What an amazing vocabulary that man has, I'll be gobsmacked if he doesn't win the whole series, and the next champion of champions as well!
Well done Julie, a brave runner-up, you certainly gave him a run for his money!
by AnnieHall
Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31647

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

I'm very disappointed with most of the DC guests there's been since Jeff took over. Maybe Carole V got all the old favourites together (Except Dr. Phil) and made them sign some sort of treaty not to come back? Looks like old Jeff's getting his way with his old sporting mates turning up more & mo...
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Obscenity democracy
Replies: 205
Views: 30670

Re: Obscenity democracy

(Kirk Bevin plays Cuntdown.)

I understand you all want free speech on here, but posts like this are totally unneccessary. I really hate the "C" word.

Thanks very much to Charlie for granting my request. :)
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
Replies: 47
Views: 4574

Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009

We should have a poll on here to see how many members like the swearing and how many would rather it wasn't allowed.
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
Replies: 47
Views: 4574

Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009

There should be no need to swear on this forum- children might be browsing, is it really neccessary?
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
Replies: 47
Views: 4574

Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009

I didn't think Tousling was risky- pleased I beat Kirk on that one!!
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
Replies: 47
Views: 4574

Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009

Yes I Know it must be daunting coming up against a great player like Kirk- but where do they get these contestants from? How could she miss 794? A 5 year old could get it! While I'm in a griping mood- another DC person I've NEVER heard of, and why can't they take the awful Deal Or No Deal off for th...
by AnnieHall
Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thu 05/03/2009
Replies: 104
Views: 13330

Re: Spoilers for Thu 05/03/2009

What a brilliant player Kirk is!
I feel sorry for his opponents!
Pleased to say I did get the conundrum straight away!
by AnnieHall
Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Replies: 121
Views: 14037

Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut

I was pushed for time so went FFwd through all the intros, so can someone please enlighten me as to the story behind Kirk? When was he on before? He's definitely a potential series winner!
(BTW, Had time for Phil's balloon joke- wished I hadn't- it was awful!! :)
by AnnieHall
Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Colour Of Money
Replies: 61
Views: 5258

Re: The Colour Of Money

She said her hubby was being called back to the army- sob, sob- they looked pretty well-to-do to me, don't the army pay wages, then?
Needless to say, I DIDN'T bother watching this tripe today!
by AnnieHall
Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
Replies: 35
Views: 4705

Re: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009

"Creamiest" was the most obvious 9 I've seen for a while, really surprised they didn't both get it.