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James Robinson

Interesting that you've started it with the word "New". Since, when were the spoilers not "new"

James Robinson

It makes you yearn for Jeff and Rachel back in that slot. Crikey! "Jeff", "Rachel" and "slot" in the same sentence and no innuendo. That's a first. http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu203/SpiritmanProductions/biggrin2.gif Thank you. But really if that's what C4 can mu...

James Robinson

LOL at the low neck lines. WD Oliver, I thought todays performance was awesome, and was thinking you could have been on for a perfect game until Rachel beat you in that last numbers. Its a shame that the challenger ran into Oliver, I thought he was sure octochamp material. Unfortunately, Jack, Oliv...

James Robinson

As no one else appears to have stepped up to the plate, and in a bid to prevent the total Robinsonization of Recapsville (although I have to say, James, you're doing a good job :) ), I'm willing to have a go at the Friday recaps. Although my reasons for stopping (getting them posted quickly enough ...

James Robinson

Many happy returns to you on your 21st, Dinos.

James Robinson

Marc Meakin wrote:I would like to see a live, transmitted, episode of Countdown.

That's almost going to be hard with all the turntable rotating and possiblilty of bad language being broadcast during daytime hours, but it certainly would be adventurous.

James Robinson

Michael Wallace wrote:
James Robinson wrote:What exactly, or do you have to keep it under wraps for a bit
My money is on a comeback kids special between you and Kirk.

Is that purely because you want to see me get annihilated on national TV

James Robinson

D Eadie wrote:
DANNI WOODHOUSE wrote:has anything special been planned?
Yes.

Hurray

What exactly, or do you have to keep it under wraps for a bit

James Robinson

Marc Meakin wrote:Maybe these specials that Damo has planned will coincide with this monumental event.

Let's hope so, there's less than 9 weeks to go till the BIG 5-000

James Robinson

That would be nice, Danni, but it seems unlikely that anything is going to happen at this late stage.

Oh, by the way, I've enjoyed those classic episodes that have just been put on countdowngoofs' YouTube channel recently.

James Robinson

Alec Rivers wrote:Thanks for the mention, James — great recap!

I'm hoping Damian will have a listen to it and select a really good bit to play on the show.

Maybe if you improve your skills, and get on the show, Damian will have no choice but to play it.

James Robinson

Countdown recap for Friday 8 January 1993. C1: Series 22 Champion Chris Waddington (12 wins, 739 points.) C2: Series 22 Runner-Up Robert Teuton (8 wins, 589 points.) DC: Susie Dent and Richard Stilgoe. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: G X D U E I S W N R02: A I E V M P R L S R...

James Robinson

This is the first episode featuring Susie Dent as the lexicographer, but certainly, nowhere near her last. Countdown recap for Monday 29 June 1992. C1: Challenger Bernadette Battman. C2: Challenger Wayne Summers. DC: Susie Dent and Rula Lenska. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01:...

James Robinson

This show holds the record for the highest score by a debutant in the 9-round era, as well as for the highest score ever achieved by anyone in the 9-round format. 8-) Enjoy. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Tuesday 14 April 1987. C1: Challenger Stephen Balment. C2: Champion Keith Albans (1 win, 60 point...

James Robinson

Welcome to the 2nd half of the Robinson Recap Double Bill. If you're stuck at home because of the ice & snow, then let me warm you up with a nice recap of warming Countdown goodness. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Thursday 14 January 2010. C1: Champion Oliver Garner (2 wins, 189 points.) Our very ...

James Robinson

As the first week draws to a conclusion, we see Oliver in the champions' chair after demolishing gay air steward Troy yesterday. Can he continue his run today? In what seems to be a week of anniversaries this week, today it's 1 year since the word GANDISEEG first came to prominence on the show. Wher...

James Robinson

Martin Smith wrote:I'm sure a few of us were transfixed by 'CAPRON' in round 6, but is it just me who spotted VORONIN in round 3?

Having said that CAPRON was in round 12 yesterday and no-one noticed.

James Robinson

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:I am actually genuinely busy on the 30th January this year.
Are you going to a show with James?
No.

I can certainly confirm he isn't.

James Robinson

Greetings everyone and welcome to the first Robinson Recap Double Bill of this year and indeed this decade. After the nail-biting climax to yesterday's game, what will today's game bring :? Let's find out. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Wednesday 13 January 2010. C1: Champion Oliver Garner (1 win, 84 ...

James Robinson

Alternative to 2nd Numbers:

10 + 8 = 18, 10 + 9 = 19, 18 x 19 = 342, 342 - 1 = 341

OPANCI in round 6. Only know that after failing with CAPUCCINO on a Goatdown before.

James Robinson

I'd like to nominate Daniel Seasmith for gentleman of the month. He is always very gracious in defeat, even in the most annoying circumstances, and always appreciates good play whether or not he wins or loses. I'd certainly agree with that. A fantastic player, it's always brill when we play togethe...

James Robinson

Well, we're midway through the first Countdown week of 2010. Jan put up a very commendable effort yesterday, but Aptoforumite Oliver Garner managed to squeeze out a victory thanks to his 0.1s conundrum solve, leaving Jan with a record of 5 wins and 500 points, a nice benchmark for the start of this ...

James Robinson

Phew, what a close one that was! The clock handle only moved a tiny fraction off the top! That must be one of the fastest of all time. Jan was so unlucky with the first numbers. If she added the 4 to her 18 and multiplied that by the 45, she'd have 990 and then took the other 7 off, she'd have had t...

James Robinson

Everyone seems to waiting to see if Oliver Garner will end the run of pentachamp Jan, but personally, I'm interested to see how much bias there is when he does his recap later on. (I should think little to no bias)

EDIT: Happy 1st anniversary to Jeff & Rachel's tenure on the show!

James Robinson

Karen Pearson wrote:I don't know how he manages to get through so many auditions - I'd love to know his secret.

So, would I....

James Robinson

Kirk Bevins wrote:What is Only Connect. What channel, time and date? I could watch it online then.

The repeat is on BBC Four at 1:40am, so just over an hour from now. Or just watch it on the iPlayer.

James Robinson

Edit: Can I just add that I was very impressed with Jan's Round 14 solution. Nice one. Agreed, it was absolutely excellent, one of the best I've seen in a long time. WTP says it's the only solution and gives it a difficulty of 84% (very difficult) and IIRC most of the games with higher ratings tend...

James Robinson

And now, just as the 30 seconds are up, they go to a break. This Big Brother show really is shit. I had CALUMETS and MUSCATEL for 8. I'm sure Chris had the same. Edit: Damn, he probably had a 9! Editedit: Looks like he DID get the 9! Yeah, I did a check. If that 1st numbers was impossible, then tha...

James Robinson

If you remember Hamish's debut, he revealed his ability to tell peoples days they were born just by their birth date, and Rachel gave hers as 11/01/86. How strange that you remembered the exact date! I'm sure most of us on here actually don't know the presenter's birthdays. It said it somewhere els...

James Robinson

But, really I couldn't start without mentioning the special birthday girl. Our very own Rachel Riley is 24 on Monday. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RACHEL. (Although, I don't think she can read this. (Unless, she's on here under a pseudonym.)) . Should we be worried that you know Rachel's birth date? Everyon...

James Robinson

Over to you James for all your stats and stuff. Thank you, Eoin. I was going to start by saying Happy New Year to everyone who hasn't had one from me yet. But, really I couldn't start without mentioning the special birthday girl. Our very own Rachel Riley is 24 on Monday. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RACHEL...

James Robinson

So how's it going to happen, Chris? I understand that BB programmes usually show happenings from the previous 24 hours, so there's obviously going to be a very short time between the recording you make next Monday and the transmission. I guess that it'll be transmitted on Monday evening. It will be...

James Robinson

Howard, are you sure that she's not doing the newspaper review like she normally does when she appears on the show?

James Robinson

Lesley Hines wrote:Back to QIXL then

Now that is TV pleasure!

James Robinson

I'd like to point out that my side of the Robinson family has nothing to do with this.

James Robinson

Jimmy's avatar makes him look like he's had too many sprouts over Christmas. 5/10.

I so hate the colour green.

Yuck

James Robinson

Formula 1 has definitely been impressive in the last 3-4 years.

It's nice to see some Britons doing well in the Championship as well.

I personally think Hamilton will win this season, with Alonso 2nd and Button 3rd.

James Robinson

Daniel Stevanato wrote:I'm a lifelong supporter of Huddersfield Town, and this is the first year I've not had a season ticket since I started watching them in 1994 (gutted ).

Daniel, I support Huddersfield Town too. I think I'm the only other one here who is.

Welcome, you'll like it here!

James Robinson

Just think if he was on the show. All hell might break loose! He would still be very entertaining though, I should think.

Still, he be carrying on the tradition of having Radio 2 DJ's on the show.

James Robinson

Congratulations, Dinos! May you and Emma have a happy life together!

I would send my congrats in person, but I have no idea when we're next going to meet, since I can't make it COLIN in 4 weeks time.

Still, the best of luck to you and the future Mrs Sfyris.

James Robinson

Out of pure interest, how many people own this year's Countdown calendar? I own it. It's actually quite a nice way to start the day, by looking at those 2 games you have to do, whether it be a conundrum/letters or conundrum/numbers. Thought about getting it, but saw it for £10 which I thought was p...

James Robinson

Dinos Sfyris wrote:
Chris Davies wrote:A new record the the lowest max in a 15 rounder, 99 points.
Another low max of 102 Notably low winning score as well due to many disallowed words!

Not too far off with this one:- Max of 100

James Robinson

Out of pure interest, how many people own this year's Countdown calendar?

I own it.

It's actually quite a nice way to start the day, by looking at those 2 games you have to do, whether it be a conundrum/letters or conundrum/numbers.

James Robinson

Anyone fancy re-writing it, using exactly the same facts, but in the style of the Daily Mail? Don't need to, they've already done it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1239646/Countdowns-Rachel-Riley-single-splitting-boyfriend-years.html At least that Liz Thomas didn't write this article.

James Robinson

Right then, I'm filming for this in about three weeks. Anyone fancy chucking revision questions at me? I'm doing Leeds Rhinos in the Super League era (since 1996). Congrats, Ian. Good luck. I hoped to go on, but I didn't think I did well, and am not too surprised that I haven't heard anything. Havi...

James Robinson

markjameshalton wrote:I was just watching these two episodes of Countdown and I think it is the same contestant in both games?

Here are the two links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIlKBW9Y5k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-YPAHY-oZs

Yes, Mark, it's me. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

James Robinson

Countdown recap for Wednesday 13 February 1991. C1: Champion Nick Saloman (3 wins, 180 points.) C2: Challenger Sheena Gray. DC: Alexandra Clayton and Simon Williams. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: W S D L A O D E Y R02: H B G N I A L J N R03: G M V T O E I S F R04: 100, 75, ...

James Robinson

Happy birthday Jesus. You are incorrect. Officially, it's NOT Jesus' birthday today. His birthday is unknown. In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses claim it to be in the Summer, but it seems we'll never know. If his birthday is known, who officially says it isn't his birthday? Surely that would imply it mig...

James Robinson

Gavin Chipper wrote:Happy birthday Jesus.

You are incorrect. Officially, it's NOT Jesus' birthday today. His birthday is unknown.

In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses claim it to be in the Summer, but it seems we'll never know.

James Robinson

Countdown recap for Tuesday 12 February 1991. C1: Champion Nick Saloman (2 wins, 122 points.) C2: Challenger Douglas Whittle. DC: Alexandra Clayton and Simon Williams. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: P D K Y I E R E R R02: C M T I E T D U W R03: N Z R H E O D S I R04: 50, 2, ...

James Robinson

For the show, we could have: Best Player Overall Well what about Chris fucking Davies? Or am I missing something about the whole point of having a series? What about Kirk? Last time I looked, award ceremonies are normally annual events, so that mean that both Kirk & Chris would have a good chan...

James Robinson

Countdown recap for Friday 8 February 1991. C1: Challenger Nick Saloman. C2: Champion Brenda Holroyd (1 win, 46 points.) DC: Alexandra Clayton and Simon Williams. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: J S R W I E T A L R02: N L C O U G E F I R03: R D Q C A I L T U R04: 100, 75, 5, ...

James Robinson

Did anyone see Roy Walker's Gameshow Top 50 on Challenge last night? The launch of Countdown came in at No.34. Rude words from Countdown past got to No.6. Although I think the word gameshow was a bit loose considering the others in the list were hardly gameshows. For example, the Eurovision Song Con...

James Robinson

It's definitely an interesting idea. The categories should definitely be split between show and forum. For the show, we could have: Best Player Overall Best Individual Performance Best Word By Player Best Number Solution By Player Rachel's Best Dress Jeff's Best Gag Best DC Guest Best DC Find On Pe...

James Robinson

^ What they both said.

James Robinson

It's definitely an interesting idea. The categories should definitely be split between show and forum. For the show, we could have: Best Player Overall Best Individual Performance Best Word By Player Best Number Solution By Player Rachel's Best Dress Jeff's Best Gag Best DC Guest Best DC Find On Pen...

James Robinson

Countdown recap for Thursday 26 October 2006. C1: Champion Maurice Brown (2 wins, 153 points.) C2: Challenger Our very own Sue Sanders. DC: Susie Dent and Barry Norman. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: O R E S I N U D C R02: N H A T E O N R S R03: A J I N E Z L A T R04: F I K ...

James Robinson

Speed Demon

Oliver Garner 56-38 James Robinson
James Robinson 47-43 Oliver Garner

James Robinson

And I didn't know some of Julian's games were on there.... This is part 1 of his first show . I think his first three shows are on youtube at the moment, and his special with Chris Wills. The first 3 are on as you said, but I haven't done the historical recaps for them, since they have already been...

James Robinson

Hi - a daft question to which probably everyone knows the answer except me. While reading the Current Recaps of televised games the recapper (is that a word?) often says "they missed the darren" or some such. What is a "darren"? A darren is the highest scoring word available in ...

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