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- Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1301
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Seemed like 5 seconds of working out time were lost in round 6 there
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1301
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Weird that Susie forgot to put the E before QUANTS for EQUANTS in round 2.
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:43 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1301
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2009
Oops, sorry Matt. Completely forgot about that thread.Matt Morrison wrote:That was very mean of you James. I've already made the thread. And it's not 2009.
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:27 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1301
Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
So, the new week has begun with a bank holiday, but Countdown has survived the bank holiday cull and is to be shown at 3:25pm as normal. We have Apterite Peter Zyss, probably last in the list of contestants if you put them in alphabetical order, in the champion's chair, following his very close win ...
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Australian Countdown!
- Replies: 60
- Views: 14081
Re: Australian Countdown!
Kids will probably miffed when they find out that you have to be 16 years old to apply.
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
I decided to just give the "prize" to Craig, because he got the last one. Man. Sounds like your competitions suck. Yeah, they do. But, I never claimed to be a good competition organiser. And Craig hasn't even got his prize yet. I'm better at winning competitions, rather than creating them...
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:34 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5496
Re: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
Epic :) Hope you go all the way. I think I recall another attractive, young, intelligent, Yorkshire lad who went on that show and deserved to win but didn't. Do it for him :P Has James Robinson been on the Weakest Link then? I didn't know that! ;) I actually have applied twice and didn't hear anyth...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3090
Re: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
I did (6 + (10 / 5)) x 50) + 25 + 3 = 428Ray Folwell wrote:I did 6x50 + 5x25 +3Sue Sanders wrote:That seemed like a complicated solve to the 2nd numbers round.
Also got PARASITE in round 1.
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Strictly speaking, none of you are the winners, because the original task was for ONE person to find all the mistakes, not a whole bunch.james doohan wrote:Surely Douglas is the winner as he spotted most of them?
I decided to just give the "prize" to Craig, because he got the last one.
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Craig is correct. He wins a bottle of Robinson's squash of any flavour of his choosing.craig wrote:Barry wasn't the challenger, he was the champion. I win.
Well done to Craig and commiserations to Douglas & Gavin who got most of them, and to James, David & Oliver for trying.
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Well done.Gavin Chipper wrote:I noticed but wasn't playing. Also, while I'm here, ALLSGONE and GALLEONS appear to be the wrong way round.
Wrong. I don't give a toss about grocer's apostrophe, as you can read. There's still 1 more out there.Gavin Chipper wrote:Grocers' apostrophe. And we're done!James Robinson wrote:Both players start with 7's
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Stelling retires, Riley quits
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2223
Re: Stelling retires, Riley quits
Yeah, he's a nice guy, I think I will.David O'Donnell wrote:James Robinson wrote: Bad form there, Jason.Well you could cut Jason some slack couldn't you, JamesJames Robinson wrote: Well, I couldn't put it in before noon, could I, David
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Stelling retires, Riley quits
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2223
Re: Stelling retires, Riley quits
What about the "have to do it before noon" rule? That's a good point, because even though Jason is in America, it was still after noon when he posted it. Bad form there, Jason. Wasn't your recap posted at 8:53 pm? Yes, but I did mention beforehand that I was deliberately putting in those ...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Welcome to the April Fool's Day edition of the Robinson Recap. Hidden inside are 3 ridiculously easy mistakes (8 have already been found, so there are 3 left - see below). Happy hunting. Countdown recap for Thursday 32 March 2010. Can't believe I've only just noticed this one (and that no one notic...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Stelling retires, Riley quits
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2223
Re: Stelling retires, Riley quits
That's a good point, because even though Jason is in America, it was still after noon when he posted it.Jeff Clayton wrote:What about the "have to do it before noon" rule?
Bad form there, Jason.
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
1) Not sure if the bit of commentary I've highlighted in round 9 is an actual mistake or if it's just confusing. - It's confusing and not a mistake. 2) Quieted is a 7. (Having not watched the show I don't know if it was declared as a 6, an 8 or whether quieted isn't actually a word) - Quieted is a ...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3090
Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
So, the bank holiday period has arrived, but Countdown stops for no bank holiday, so Series 62 hops along, like the Easter Bunny. Barry Watson managed to get his 2nd win under his belt yesterday, and will hoping to break into the top 10 by winning today's match. Can he do it :?: We'll have to wait a...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Excellent. 4 to go.james doohan wrote:copulater - computer says no
95 wasn't the max either
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
I've highlighted 2 presumebly intentional mistakes in Round 5 and the DC summary before break one. Welcome to the April Fool's Day edition of the Robinson Recap. Hidden inside are 8 ridiculously easy mistakes (2 have already been found - see below). Happy hunting. Countdown recap for Thursday 32 Ma...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
So, after nearly 11 hours, our brain society have found just 2 deliberate mistakes.
Looks like I'll be keeping the Robinson's Squash for myself.
Looks like I'll be keeping the Robinson's Squash for myself.
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3213
Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Welcome to the April Fool's Day edition of the Robinson Recap. The comeptition is over now, so enjoy some April Countdown goodness, courtesy of Robinson's Squash. ;) Countdown recap for Thursday 1 April 2010. C1: Champion Barry Watson (1 win, 79 points.) From Winkfield, Bracknell, Surrey. He is marr...
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!
- Replies: 245
- Views: 31157
Re: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Register here!
I've e-mailed too. At last, I can break my CO-Event duck.
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 1st 2010
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1098
Re: Spoilers For Thursday April 1st 2010
Those people in the conundrum making department should get praise for switching just 2 letters in that conundrum.
QUESTED in round 11.
1st Numbers Alt: (9 - 1) x (3 + 3) x 4 = 192
QUESTED in round 11.
1st Numbers Alt: (9 - 1) x (3 + 3) x 4 = 192
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1207
Re: Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
It does. I like helping my fellow recappers. It's sort of in my nature.Kirk Bevins wrote:I only do it because you do it. Feels good, hey?
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 1st 2010
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1098
Spoilers For Thursday April 1st 2010
Hello, and welcome to the spoilers for the 32nd March. Oh, wait, we've already past noon, so it likes like I'm the fool on this occasion. :oops: (No change there, then. :lol: ) But one person who isn't a fool is new champ Barry Watson, who gave Dave Wilkinson a bit of a sombre send-off yesterday. Bu...
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:49 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1207
Re: Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
Hmmm, no matter how hard you try, there's always 1 isn't there Thanks, Kirky.Kirk Bevins wrote:James Robinson wrote: Till tomorrow (unless any of you find any mistakes), bye bye.That should be a question mark, not an exclamation mark.James Robinson wrote: Has Dave finally croaked That dubious 8 is just that.
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1207
Wednesday 31st March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 53)
Welcome one and all to today's Robinson Recap. Now, there'll be a nice little offering for all you lucky readers. More on that later. ;) But for now, let's turn to the business at hand. Countdown recap for Wednesday 31 March 2010. C1: Champion Dave Wilkinson (7 wins, 552 points.) Hoping to become Oc...
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday March 31st 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2961
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday March 31st 2010
Oh, and watch out for my recap later on, as there's a nice surprise lined up for all you lucky readers. :idea: :D Are you being sent to prison by any chance? :o No, but if I do, you're paying bail. :lol: RHAPSODE in round 3, COGNISED in round 6 and STOMPIER in round 13. 1st Numbers Alt: ((100 - (3 ...
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 30th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 52)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 629
Re: Tuesday 30th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 52)
Round 1: B S E A L B R O I C1: BOILERS (7) C2: BLARES (6) OT: SLOBBIER (8) Score: 7–0 (max 8) Anna is off to a bad start. She’s still fit though. Wooo yeah! DC had LIBEROS in that round, Dinos. Round 5: 50, 25, 3, 9, 9, 6. Target: 193. C1: 193. 3x50+25+9+9 (10) C2: - Score: 37–13 (max 38) Ouch. An ...
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday March 31st 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2961
Spoilers For Wednesday March 31st 2010
Well, I almost thought there might not have been a chance of another octochamp this series, but today could be that day, as Dave Wilkinson tries to reach the promised land of Octochampdom. Although, as Gevin pointed out in Monday's spoilers, he could also break the record for the lowest octochamp to...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Sproilers for Tuesday 30th March 2010
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4034
Re: Sproilers for Tuesday 30th March 2010
OCELOTS in round 3, AIRSPEED in round 6 and KATIPOS in round 8.
1st numbers alt.: (25 x 9) - 50 + (6 x 3) = 193
2nd numbers alt.: 100 + 50 + 5 + 2 - (75 / 25) = 154 or (75 + 2) x (100 / 50) = 154 or the obvious other one.
1st numbers alt.: (25 x 9) - 50 + (6 x 3) = 193
2nd numbers alt.: 100 + 50 + 5 + 2 - (75 / 25) = 154 or (75 + 2) x (100 / 50) = 154 or the obvious other one.
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Yearly Champion
- Replies: 116
- Views: 12912
Re: Yearly Champion
One slight problem with that is the inclusion of Bob De Caux in there. Well, we all know how good he is on Apterous, but he didn't even get to the finals in his series, so how would he have even qualified for the CoC :!: :?: Or have there been instances where people haven't reached the series final...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Yearly Champion
- Replies: 116
- Views: 12912
Re: Yearly Champion
"The number 1 seed from series 63 was knocked out in the last 16 by Bob De Caux in a quality match but unfortunately you're not going to see what happened although records were broken." One slight problem with that is the inclusion of Bob De Caux in there. Well, we all know how good he is...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1703
Re: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
Do we get a prize of some description for this, HowardHoward Somerset wrote:This is great. Between you, you've even unearthed one of the non-delibertate ones now.
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:36 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1703
Re: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
Or this. Howard wrote: Returning for a second week in Dictionary Corner is Kim, of Keep You House Clean, having recently returned from a spell in the Jungle. I did spot that one, but thought that Howard was just mocking the title of the show. :lol: Round 4: G Q L E U E C T V C1: CLUE (4) C2: ELECT ...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:56 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3363
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
Am I the only one who did the second numbers (25x3+3)x(6+4)+7? Please tell me I'm not (though I was quite pleased at beating Rachel!!!) Clearly you are, Kevin. A nice sense of normality here. Having said that, it seems that I might've been the only one to have got 826 in the 1st numbers by doing ((...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:37 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1703
Re: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
I think we're all sorted now, Howard. Apart from those mistakes, nice recap.
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1703
Re: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
Sorry to be picky, Howard, but shouldn't that one be wonHoward Somerset wrote:Round 9: S T E I D T P O T
C1: SPOTTED (7)
C2: POTTIEST (8)
OT: DOTTIEST (8)
Score: 33–44 (max 64)
First time today that the person in the lead has one a round, which gives Jamie a more comfortable 11 point lead.
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:55 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1703
Re: Monday 29th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 51)
Who's Oliver, HowardHoward Somerset wrote:Oliver:
Total score - 69
Raw score - 86
Total % of max - 59
Raw % of max - 74
Total average score per round - 5
Raw average score per round - 6
Number of maxes - 3
- Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3363
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
I haven't been following his games that closely, but from what I have seen could the champion be on for a "record" octotal if he makes 8? Yes, he currently has 472 points from his 6 games, an average of 78.67. The current record for the lowest octochamp total in the 15-round era is held b...
- Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3363
Spoilers For Monday March 29th 2010
Another week is upon us, and Countdown returns to normal after the celebration of 5,000 editions. So, we have Dave Wilkinson as champ after he won every show last week. Why does that sound familiar :?: Oh, because this time last week, we were looking forward to seeing if our own Kevin Davis would wi...
- Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in London - Vote on a date here!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7043
Re: Countdown in London - Vote on a date here!
Speaking of this thread, almost everything is set up. Keep an eye out for a special announcement next week (hopefully Tuesday). Maybe not Tuesday after all then? ;) Still a few hours left though. This looks like being a good event, I hope you choose a date when I can go. Not sure May would be the b...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: This Morning 26/3/10
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3322
Re: This Morning 26/3/10
Yes we watched it here. All perfectly harmless and tasteful, except for the bit where the female presenter (with Eamonn Holmes), mentioned we'd be "going strong for 18 years now, since 1982" -then we had at the end, to Jeff "when IS the 5000th by the way, i only ask because somebody ...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Why not Lynam, he was born in Ireland. Make some sense. A very good game. Good to see Des, because I never really got to see the show when he was in charge.Marc Meakin wrote:Not Lynam then.Matt Morrison wrote:ANGLICISE "in tribute to Des"? :-s
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Alternative To 3rd Numbers:D Eadie wrote:Somebody post an alternative to the 3rd numbers game ....please.......i can't bear the excitment.
(((3 x 10) + 7 - 6) x 25) + 7 = 782
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Very nice 9 to finish there. CEILINGS as a contestant beater.
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
INCENSE as an equaller in Round 12.
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Alternative To 2nd Numbers:
((75 + 8 + 8 + 6) x 2) + 9 = 203
((75 + 8 + 8 + 6) x 2) + 9 = 203
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Alternative To 1st Numbers:
((75 + 5 + 1 + 7) x 10) + 50 = 930
((75 + 5 + 1 + 7) x 10) + 50 = 930
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Nice APTEROUS mention there.
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Clearly, Jeff doesn't share your views on this matter, Damian.Jeff Stelling wrote:Welcome to the 5,000th episode of Countdown.
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2329
Re: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
Yeah, but you didn't put any 6's as maxes, so it's still strictly incomplete.Kirk Bevins wrote:Agreed. I deleted it from the wiki recap and edited the maxes too.Gavin Chipper wrote: The program classified it as valid? The recap writer? Surely it should be overruled (i.e. don't put it in capitals).
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5301
Spoilers For Friday March 26th 2010 - Edition 5000
Wahey :!: Countdown has hit the BIG 5-TREBLE 0 . And what better way to celebrate than with a brilliant show. :D We've got champion Dave Wilkinson, who is making his 5th appearance on Edition 5 ,000. And in DC, we've got sports broadcasting legend and former Countdown host Des Lynam sitting next to ...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: This Morning 26/3/10
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3322
Re: This Morning 26/3/10
Did anyone watch it
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:05 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Happy 5000 to us.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4422
Re: Happy 5000 to us.
A nice present too to mark the 5,000th. A new 2-year contract
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -22139627/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -22139627/
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday March 25th 2010
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3561
Re: Spoilers For Thursday March 25th 2010
I think Jeff's attempt was better than mine, in truth.Kevin Davis wrote:I can't compete with your razor-sharp wit there.James Robinson wrote:Will the challenger stop him in his tracks, or will Mr. Wilkinson put him/her to the sword (Rubbish joke, if you can spot it. )
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 25th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 49)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 558
Thursday 25th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 49)
By Royal Appointment, I give you today's Robinson Recap. Countdown recap for Thursday 25 March 2010. C1: Champion Dave Wilkinson (3 wins, 238 points.) From Coalville, Leicestershire, but originally from Lincoln, Lincolnshire. He works as a housing officer. He supports Lincoln City and has been since...
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2329
Re: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
Susie explicitly said MEOWING is an american spelling so is not valid. Dave's dodgy 8 is incorrectly spelt, but interestingly, Susie says MEOWING is the American spelling of MIAOWING. :? Isn't that what I said :?: I think the capitalization of meowing from DC implies it is valid. 8-) I was just poi...
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2329
Re: Wednesday 24th March 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 48)
Kirk Bevins wrote:Susie explicitly said MEOWING is an american spelling so is not valid.
Isn't that what I saidJames Robinson wrote:Dave's dodgy 8 is incorrectly spelt, but interestingly, Susie says MEOWING is the American spelling of MIAOWING.
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Happy 5000 to us.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4422
Re: Happy 5000 to us.
Yay :!: Happy 5,000th EDITION of Countdown . It's taken 27 years, but we've finally got there. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) May Countdown still be as strong as it has been over the past 4,999 editions. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) ;) :) :D :mr...