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- Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5494
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1
There were loads of brill funny stuff too, just about all of it cut out, unsurprisingly, including the 2nd T of BATTALION falling off when it was revealed the first time :!: :lol: There should be an official Countdown DVD of Zarte's appearances, including deleted scenes and gallery commentary as an...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5494
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1
You've got me really conscious about my nose now, I didn't even realise I did it!
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5494
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1
Go Zarte! Mind you, not sure it is correct to put one of the players' names as the conundrum mix though, even if he didn't know his own anagram. I was in 2 minds about that, I thought it was a genuinely lovely touch, but I do agree with you, that he might have known his own anagram, and that would ...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
That was such a thumping, I think it counts as 2 wins.
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
You carry on pretending that counts if it helps you sleep at night
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:19 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
Yeah, Zarte rhymes with Satay and Latte :) I gotta call bullshit on this one. I hope I haven't been saying satay wrong all the time, if I have that's sad because it makes it sound posh like partay. Latte is ok to be posh because it's coffee. You've been saying satay wrong all the time :) You looked...
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:45 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3453
Re: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Matt, if it makes you feel better, I found it very funny.
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
Yeah, Zarte rhymes with Satay and Latte
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 24th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 18)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1285
Re: Wednesday 24th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 18)
Andy Platt wrote:Love thisJack Worsley wrote:C1: Champion Rory Coleman (3 wins, 264 points.) A semi-professional football
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
Just looked on the Wiki. 10 maxes is better than I thought
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim
Blimey! I never realised it was Zarte from Apterous until he picked the three large numbers. :lol: Zarte I was surprised to see you were a sensible person, for some reason I thought you would be a nutter. ;) Well done on your ton debut. 8-) I can assure you, if you saw some of the exchanges that we...
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3453
Re: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Jude Law -> Haley Joel Osment = A.I. I think
Bruce Willis -> Gary Oldman = 5th Element
Bruce Willis -> Gary Oldman = 5th Element
- Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:23 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6762
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 23rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 17)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3301
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 23rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 17
My poor mate Graham
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday July 22nd 2013
- Replies: 3
- Views: 806
Re: Spoilers For Monday July 22nd 2013
Graham isn't part-time any more, JR! He's a fully signed-up member now
But yes, I can confirm that there were quite a few funny moments this week. I do hope at least some of them make the edit.
But yes, I can confirm that there were quite a few funny moments this week. I do hope at least some of them make the edit.
- Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Hey guys, just 2 and a half weeks to go, so I thought I’d add an attendees list so you can see who you’ll be rubbing shoulders with ;) In addition to myself and Amie, obviously confirmed attendees are: Innis Carson Adam Gillard Jack Worsley Mark Deeks Jack Hurst Conor Travers Jen Steadman James Nguy...
- Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Negative numbers... why not?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4984
Re: Negative numbers... why not?
What, like (100+4+2)*9 ?Guy Barry wrote:Let's say the selection is 100 75 9 1 2 4 and the target is 954. One obvious way of doing it is (100 x (9 + (1/2))) + 4, but the rules don't permit it and there's no simple way of transforming it to a method that doesn't use fractions.
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:02 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8346
Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Fuck how did that take me so long, PATRIOT GAMES!
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:36 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2346
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2346
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9
Did anyone else notice the anomaly with the last numbers? Methinks someone had a little cheat. Yes Jessica, home from College, distinctly heard challenger say 75+7+8+5+4 (not in that order) but when he repeated it while Rachel was writing it down he didn't include the five!! Mauro/Jessica Bingo.
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: That missing episode...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3445
Re: That missing episode...
LMAO!
Love it - can you do all the recaps from now on?
Love it - can you do all the recaps from now on?
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2346
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9
Did anyone else notice the anomaly with the last numbers?
Methinks someone had a little cheat.
Methinks someone had a little cheat.
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:36 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8346
Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Meryl Streep/Uma Thurman - Prime
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:37 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Logic Puzzle: The Case of the Missing Countdown Episodes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8583
Re: Logic Puzzle: The Case of the Missing Countdown Episodes
I hate logic puzzles, as I don't have any - but can you continue to write them please, I'm quite glad just of a story ^_^
- Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4555
Re: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
Would be useful for exact seedings and the like though
- Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4555
Re: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
I can't offer a very in-depth opinion as I don't know 1) what the Scrabble thingy is like and 2) how manageable all this is.
But on paper, I like the sound of it.
But on paper, I like the sound of it.
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
There was a very late change of heart (from them, not us)Graeme Cole wrote:Wow! One in ten billion!Zarte Siempre wrote:whilst we don't have an 100% finalised venue, we can confirm with 99.99999999% certainty, that it will be held at a venue on Grays Inn Road in London, almost right next to Kings Cross station.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:16 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8346
Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
oh and Liam Neeson/Billy Nighy is love actually.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8346
Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Brosnan to Carlyle is "The World is Not Enough"
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Cryptic Clues - Help Please!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7187
Re: Cryptic Clues - Help Please!
I had to ruin people's hard work, but it's actually Clare Balding, not Claire...
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3266
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)
No - tried it myself.John Douglas wrote:R4 - wasn't POSTDATED (9) possible?
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8346
Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Is this individual effort or as a group. Cause I don't really watch films, but I could probably fill in a few gaps.
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8698
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..
Alright, I've tried John W directly now, see if he's any more forthcoming, heh.
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8698
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..
I've tweeted the c4c twitter, to see if we can at least get a score for the Wiki.
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:20 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Exciting announcement! Due to the nature of the venue change to our friends at The George for this year, we've settled on a loose theme for this years' Cobliv! So I can now announce that August 3rd shall be... THE MADNESS OF COBLIVI:LON! There'll be a hint of madness throughout the proceedings, firs...
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8698
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..
Is it possible that there was something about the technical side that went madly wrong?
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Now THAT sounds like fun...
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6382
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)
xDPhilip Jarvis wrote:A nice surprise for today. I wonder why they screened it today rather than yesterday? It seems strange that the first game of series 69 was immediately followed by a special.
Great to see Ryan smiling so much. Perhaps he can give Dylan some lessons.
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 29158
Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Did you SEE the blokes on the poster?!?! I don't wanna see that any more than you do...
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Tube's not the way to go if I'm around unless you want to see a crippled man fly down an escalator in a somersaulting wheelchair...
(I will punch anyone who says they WOULD like to see that)
(I will punch anyone who says they WOULD like to see that)
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
I merely got confused with the road directions within a tight area. YOU took us to a different part of London!
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
There's a bus that goes from the front of it, can't remember how long it took last year - bout 20 mins? Hopefully someone will back me up on this. Just don't let Ryan direct you once you get off said bus.
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12088
Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Would you like an update?!?! I think you would! We can now officially announce the venue for CoBliviLon! THIS YEAR'S COBLIVILON WILL BE HELD AT "THE GEORGE" ON THE STRAND/FLEET STREET Those with a better memory amongst you will remember that it was the venue for the pre-drinks for last yea...
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 11131
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013
Really tense, super final guys - great to watch! Congrats to Giles who is undoubtedly a worthy and fantastic champion, your word knowledge is second to none! And congrats also to Andy (hey, the coolest people are always runners-up :D ) Roll on the next series! #TeamJen WELL FUCK YOU VERY MUCH! In o...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 29158
Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
I just realised, that I haven't actually said on here - put me down as a provisional - would really like to try and find a cheaper hotel though =/
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Near-future contestants?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5890
Re: Near-future contestants?
Ah, I probably saw you then, seeing as I was in the audience for the first 2 games as well. Hope you had fun
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Near-future contestants?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5890
Re: Near-future contestants?
I feel like I'm being spied on...Anthony Endsor wrote:Zarte recorded todayJames Robinson wrote:It's in 2 weeks time I believe. Possibility of him and Zarte as a matchup.Jordan F wrote:I believe I saw it mentioned that Dylan is taping...either this month or early next, do not remember which.
- Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday June 14th 2013
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3373
Re: Spoilers For Friday June 14th 2013
although I thought it was COMMOTION, until I realised during the pause that there were 2 N's. :P :oops: ) Same for me. Fantastic first quarter final. Well done to both players! :) And me - though I did get it between shouting COMMOTION at the telly loudly, and Giles actually giving his answer. I st...
- Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:18 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
- Replies: 219
- Views: 41142
Re: Who would you like to see in DC?
HahahahaNina Boyd wrote:How about Penelope Wilton, just to show all you embryos that Penelopes can be wonderful, too!
- Fri May 31, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 53484
Re: Guess who...
Ooops, my bad - Roy Walker? I think he's done a bit of acting
- Fri May 31, 2013 5:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary corner....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4177
Re: Dictionary corner....
Penelope Please is the sister of Tricia Thankyew
- Fri May 31, 2013 12:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 53484
Re: Guess who...
...no
- Fri May 31, 2013 11:26 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 53484
Re: Guess who...
To Adam's - Alexander Armstrong.
But for myself, finally I have somewhere to put this - Who did I see in London recently? He was carrying a musical instrument box.
But for myself, finally I have somewhere to put this - Who did I see in London recently? He was carrying a musical instrument box.
- Thu May 30, 2013 8:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown demise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4351
Re: Countdown demise
Having been a Countdown fan for many years I now find that I have to give it up. Who in their right mind insists on bringing back that very unfunny lady, Jo Brand. The format has to be changed. Get rid of the so called celebrities which seems to consist of out of work second rate magicians, comedia...
- Thu May 30, 2013 8:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary corner....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4177
Re: Dictionary corner....
Wouldn't call RAMEKINS obscure, but apart from that I wholly agree, Graeme.
- Thu May 30, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4478
Re: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51
My game for today - not as good as the last few days, but still chirpy enough
- Thu May 30, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown demise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4351
Re: Countdown demise
Because there seems to be a trend for taking 3 years between each letter. Tis irritating.
- Thu May 30, 2013 9:32 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown demise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4351
Re: Countdown demise
My dear old Mum and I have this sorted perfectly. Sky+ show ---> watch after dinner ---> fast forward letter choosing ---> Mum reads me the letters so I can write them down ---> Listen to words available ---> Skip guests bit depending on who it is (Gyles Brandreth gone, Dr. Phil good) ---> watch mor...
- Thu May 30, 2013 9:27 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary corner....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4177
Re: Dictionary corner....
and the fat cat sat on the mat
- Thu May 30, 2013 9:25 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
- Replies: 315
- Views: 137123
Re: Countdown mentions on other shows
Here's one that I've gradually pieced together from memory. As I can find no record of the episode in question anywhere I'd be grateful for any confirmation. It took place as part of the TV version of Simon Mayo's Confessions , a show where members of the public were embarrassed by revelations of t...