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by Andy Platt
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: HELP WITH COUNTDOWN EPISODES
Replies: 4
Views: 3043

Re: HELP WITH COUNTDOWN EPISODES

I think you need a different kind of help if this is the sort of thing you spend your free time watching.
by Andy Platt
Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68824

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

True. Italy-England has 0-0 written all over it, and England-Costa Rica could easily be a boring 1-0 or something. Probably a goal from a corner knowing England, so fair enough!
by Andy Platt
Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday June 11th 2014 (S70 P93)
Replies: 4
Views: 2124

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday June 11th 2014 (S70 P93)

Lots of words in the Collins dictionary don't make it into the Oxford - apparently BARYTONES isn't in
by Andy Platt
Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68824

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Jagielka? Have you ever watched football before?! Lol.
by Andy Platt
Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68824

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Just done mine. I don't get the Brazil-Mexico game being in the first round of fixtures, but it certainly makes the tactics of the transition between weeks 1 and 2 more interesting as everyone rushes to drop all their Brazilian players.

http://i.imgur.com/DKqGZGP.png
by Andy Platt
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Who Will Win Series 70? (Spoilers Included)
Replies: 16
Views: 4776

Re: Who Will Win Series 70? (Spoilers Included)

I think I'll go with Mark. Better all-round game, although Neil and Samir have been really good on letters. Andy was good too, but less consistent than those three. I'd be very surprised if the semi-finals weren't those four. It could very well even be a repeat of S68 with all the results going acco...
by Andy Platt
Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday June 5th 2014 (S70 P96)
Replies: 9
Views: 3707

Re: Spoilers for Thursday June 5th 2014 (S70 P96)

One of the best 9 picks in the history of Countdown and he only has a 6 :D
by Andy Platt
Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: A Possible COBIR??
Replies: 15
Views: 8272

Re: A Possible COBIR??

Ah, I passed there once. Got 200 quid for it.
by Andy Platt
Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 2014 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 62
Views: 14512

Re: 2014 FIFA World Cup

Loving the, erm, "satirical" votes for England and Russia.
by Andy Platt
Fri May 30, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 394391

Re: People you shouldn't trust

Zarte Siempre wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:People who claim fraudulent credit card chargebacks for their apterous subscription, then continue playing.
No. Shitting. Way?!?!

What did you do about it? xD
Think there needs to be a name and shame thread.
by Andy Platt
Fri May 30, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 30th 2014 (S70 P92)
Replies: 12
Views: 3678

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 30th 2014 (S70 P92)

Yep, congrats. Some great performances in the middle of the run there.
by Andy Platt
Thu May 29, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday May 29th 2014 (S70 P91)
Replies: 8
Views: 3203

Re: Spoilers for Thursday May 29th 2014 (S70 P91)

Think Samir was lucky to come up against a slightly weaker opponent today, not his best performance, but still fully deserving of a place in finals all things considered.
by Andy Platt
Thu May 29, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday May 29th 2014 (S70 P91)
Replies: 8
Views: 3203

Re: Spoilers for Thursday May 29th 2014 (S70 P91)

((9 + 4) x 25 + 1) x (4 - 1) = 978 to beat Rachel in R6
by Andy Platt
Tue May 27, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday May 27th 2014 (S70 P89)
Replies: 14
Views: 4350

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday May 27th 2014 (S70 P89)

Feel bad for C2, Samir is absolutely smashing it.
by Andy Platt
Mon May 26, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 26th 2014
Replies: 13
Views: 3241

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 26th 2014

((25 - 9) x 6 - 10) x 10 + 7 alternative for R6, but I was outside 30 s
by Andy Platt
Mon May 12, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 12th 2014
Replies: 8
Views: 2367

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 12th 2014

Unlucky is a pretty diplomatic way of saying it.
by Andy Platt
Mon May 05, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 5th 2014
Replies: 20
Views: 6792

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 5th 2014

Had UNEARTHS from those letters ^
by Andy Platt
Mon May 05, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 5th 2014
Replies: 20
Views: 6792

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday May 5th 2014

Cracking game today. I really thought Neil would win even when he was 10 down going into the conundrum(s).

Really though there's so many people that got to 6 wins, what is up with that? Neil is the highest scoring of the four people on six wins though, so I fully expect to see him in the finals.
by Andy Platt
Fri May 02, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 2nd 2014 (S70 P78)
Replies: 19
Views: 3525

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 2nd 2014 (S70 P78)

Awesome show today, to me it had the feel of a quarter- or semi-final.

Shame that C2 ran into a good player playing well, because he is about the third or fourth contestant this series that is probably capable of winning eight games but has lost their first game. Shame really.
by Andy Platt
Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 30th 2014 (S70 P76)
Replies: 12
Views: 3340

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 30th 2014 (S70 P76)

OPPIDA in round 1, I'm sure there was a third DC beater somewhere too, can't remember.
by Andy Platt
Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 30th 2014 (S70 P76)
Replies: 12
Views: 3340

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 30th 2014 (S70 P76)

He could be 900 material if he had any sort of numbers game, but as it is, he won't even score 800.
by Andy Platt
Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 28th 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3267

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 28th 2014

He is very good on the letters. I could see him making the semi-final or final before maybe losing to a numbers expert.
by Andy Platt
Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday April 24th 2014 (S70 P73)
Replies: 17
Views: 4411

Re: Spoilers for Thursday April 24th 2014 (S70 P73)

C2 needs to pick up on his numbers otherwise he could be throwing away a potential 40 points a game
by Andy Platt
Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday April 24th 2014 (S70 P73)
Replies: 17
Views: 4411

Re: Spoilers for Thursday April 24th 2014 (S70 P73)

Very strong start for C2, calling octochamp now
by Andy Platt
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11435

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

BOURNES round 2 beater
by Andy Platt
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11435

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

VIRGULES alternative beater
by Andy Platt
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Replies: 42
Views: 11435

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014

VIRGULES alternative beater
by Andy Platt
Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: spoilers for Thursday April 10th 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3619

Re: spoilers for Thursday April 10th 2014

What a game. Great way to make your debut and keep your cool against a strong performance. Bobby might be regretting not practising his numbers in advance of his run because he was right on top of the letters games.
by Andy Platt
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday April 8th 2014
Replies: 4
Views: 1533

Re: Spoilers for Thursday April 8th 2014

Tuesday

And BISMUTH in round 1 as a beater
by Andy Platt
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 2nd 2014 (S70 P59)
Replies: 5
Views: 2275

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 2nd 2014 (S70 P59)

OXIMETER beater in round 7
by Andy Platt
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 31st 2014
Replies: 32
Views: 6731

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 31st 2014

I don't agree with classing it at 0 seconds for what it's worth
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 31st 2014
Replies: 32
Views: 6731

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 31st 2014

He's just from Yorkshire, Jordan.

Very good comeback from C1, I thought it was all over after OLEANDERS.

Hope I wasn't the only one to miss bloody MODERATOS/ASTRODOME...
by Andy Platt
Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday March 28th 2014 (S70 P56)
Replies: 14
Views: 4547

Re: Spoilers for Friday March 28th 2014 (S70 P56)

GOODLIER in round 7 or whatever
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)

Ha was that the LEMPIRAS round? yeah I wanted to see an I or a U come out. There might even be another, can I be arsed checking though.

C2 seemed quite sharp on letters there, should be good for a decent run.
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)

Has Maureen been taking pronunciation lessons from Dylan Taylor?
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)

2 x 6 x 9 + 5 neatest looking solve I could see in round 3.
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 27th 2014 (S70 P55)

ORNAMENT in round 2, surprised DC missed that

Oh screw you Callum
by Andy Platt
Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 26th 2014 (S70 P54)
Replies: 11
Views: 2739

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 26th 2014 (S70 P54)

Aww, shame about round 14, thought C1 might have found it to set up the epic comeback, but I guess it was tricky.
by Andy Platt
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday March 25th 2014 (S70 P53)
Replies: 16
Views: 3104

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday March 25th 2014 (S70 P53)

Decent contest, wasn't a mega standard by either player but a tight crucial always makes for a good spectacle. Cliff was fractions behind on the conundrum, I felt pretty bad for him to lose on an -ING crucial.
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 2764

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014

Haha, Susie disallowing Kieran Gibbs' declaration of GOLIATH there. And then calling him Clarke Carlisle for good measure.
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 2764

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014

Ah, wondered if they'd do that (go back and allow it).
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 2764

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 24th 2014

BOUGIES round 1 to beat the corner
by Andy Platt
Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:42 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Misdeclarations
Replies: 7
Views: 3636

Re: Misdeclarations

If you can't count to 7 under the pressure of being on national television, Countdown probably isn't for you.
by Andy Platt
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Peter Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 12760

Re: Peter Lee

Damn, I didn't even know he was ill. That's really sad. Thanks for letting us know.
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Revenge of the Egghead
Replies: 33
Views: 12733

Re: Revenge of the Egghead

Yeah, I reserve the C word for special occasions, and describing her more than qualifies for that. I hope they beat some modesty into her before she joins the team... (I meant literally, but physically wouldn't be a bad idea).
by Andy Platt
Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 19th 2014 (S70 P49)
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 19th 2014 (S70 P49)

I don't think they offered it but wasn't really paying attention
by Andy Platt
Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday March 18th 2014 (S70 P48)
Replies: 15
Views: 4201

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday March 18th 2014 (S70 P48)

That guy was pretty good. Sure-fire octo. Would take a 1600 player or over on Apterous to beat him.
by Andy Platt
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Countdown Desk Calendar
Replies: 24
Views: 8934

Re: Countdown Desk Calendar

Yeah, outside 30 seconds but got. (50 x 2 - 8) x 9 + 75
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 1839

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014

GELCOAT round 4
by Andy Platt
Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 1839

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014

ESTIMATOR round 2 as a beater for 9.
by Andy Platt
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 8373

Re: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement

Haha, automatic qualification surely.
by Andy Platt
Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 8373

Re: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement

Working it out later when we know how many people are in sounds good. In!
by Andy Platt
Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement
Replies: 27
Views: 8373

Re: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Announcement

^ Ah yeah, I must have forgotten about that legislation where FIFA put San Marino and Eritrea into the World Cup finals as they would like a good mix of qualities. Being serious though, I think there'd be a lot of interest for this, especially if Charlie advertises it on the front page, and I'd pref...
by Andy Platt
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:50 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoMultiLon
Replies: 50
Views: 20980

Re: CoMultiLon

^ Shave it all off and grow an epic beard. Please.
by Andy Platt
Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Awards
Replies: 14
Views: 7108

Re: Apterous Awards

Top 5 doable list.

Anyone wanna move this to the apterous section of the forum btw?
by Andy Platt
Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 5th 2014 (S70 P43)
Replies: 8
Views: 1616

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 5th 2014 (S70 P43)

Yeah that was fine, I missed it there.

Think C1 (cant remember his name) will look back on that and regret his numbers, especially round 14 there. Sad to see him go as he kept going 4 large though!
by Andy Platt
Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 5th 2014 (S70 P43)
Replies: 8
Views: 1616

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 5th 2014 (S70 P43)

Was hoping for consonant last in round 12 just incase an F came out for VIPERFISH, but it turns out VIPERISH itself was already valid interestingly