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James Robinson

I went for Innis & Shane's conundrums. I got all of Innis', with the exception of SAILMAKER and Shane's were fairly easy too. If only I had some of those when I had my run. My conundrum experience on the show is pretty rubbish compared to when I watch it at home. I normally miss about 1 every mo...

James Robinson

Kai Laddiman wrote:RR: Rachel Riley.

I didn't know that Rachel was on Countdown back in 2003.

She seems to have got much younger since then

James Robinson

last numbers alternative 100-7+7 = 86 * 8 = 688 Enjoy the summer break. An opportunity for those who love their 'Countdown Fix' to revisit some of the last month's programmes on 40D. Don't you mean 100-7-7 = 86 or 100-(7+7) = 86. That might make slightly more sense. Another alternative is: 100 - 2 ...

James Robinson

Oh no, it's the last Countdown for 4 weeks

How are we going to survive

James Robinson

Isn't it annoying at times when you see a word appearing on the letters selection and then the last letter isn't the one you want? That happens to me so many times. I only say that because in the HEPTANES round, if the last letter was an L, you could have got ELEPHANTS for 9 :!: :D Good idea for a ...

James Robinson

Isn't it annoying at times when you see a word appearing on the letters selection and then the last letter isn't the one you want? That happens to me so many times. I only say that because in the HEPTANES round, if the last letter was an L, you could have got ELEPHANTS for 9 :!: :D Good idea for a ...

James Robinson

JimBentley wrote:I voted "Other", as in the unlikely event that I'd ever buy some kind of Cola drink, it would have to be Tesco Value Cola, which is about 35p for two litres. I only really drink tea and cider.

I remember not too many years ago that Sainsbury's Economy cola cost just 17p for 2 litres!

James Robinson

Derek Hazell wrote:
James Robinson wrote:It's been sterilised! Or if you're not satisified, cut a bit of the end off, because that clearly won't have been sucked on by me. Having said that, I've not used it for a while.
We've circumvented the topic now . . . or should that be circumcized?

Yes, it's not for sale now.

James Robinson

Derek Hazell wrote:
James Robinson wrote:If you want, I'll sell you mine!
After you've been sucking on it?

It's been sterilised! Or if you're not satisified, cut a bit of the end off, because that clearly won't have been sucked on by me. Having said that, I've not used it for a while.

James Robinson

Matt Morrison wrote:
James Robinson wrote:I've got one of those helmets where you can put a drink either side and drink both at the same time.
I wish I had a helmet like that.

If you want, I'll sell you mine!

James Robinson

Also, RIP Vanilla Coke, we loved you dearly. Yes, it is truly missed. That gorgeous taste you get when you have 2 at the same time. I used to do that, as I've got one of those helmets where you can put a drink either side and drink both at the same time. Just heaven. :D On another note, unless your...

James Robinson

Isn't it annoying at times when you see a word appearing on the letters selection and then the last letter isn't the one you want? That happens to me so many times.

I only say that because in the HEPTANES round, if the last letter was an L, you could have got ELEPHANTS for 9

James Robinson

Jon Corby wrote:
James Robinson wrote:Rachel is just so gorgeous, you just never forget her gorgeous golden hair, however it's styled.
What golden hair?

Alright then, what colour would you say Rachel's hair is, then

James Robinson

Rachel is just so gorgeous, you just never forget her gorgeous golden hair, however it's styled.

James Robinson

Dear me, Dinos. What did the University of Sheffield see in you?

James Robinson

How come when he saw MIST did he not get MOIST, at least? Yeah, that does seem weird considering that she declared MOIST earlier in the show, so you'd have thought that might have been picked up. Interestingly, of course, she didn't even declare MOIST that time round :!: I, personally got SLALOM in...

James Robinson

Ian Dent wrote:Takes about 45 seconds to set up your account and login.

I'd love to have a game against you.

Excellent, Ian. As soon as I get setup, I'll challenge you to a game.

James Robinson

Interesting that you mock me about using c o l o u r s at rubbish times. I sometimes find it annoying when people use different writing at unnecessary times! By the way, in answer to your question, probably that there will be a winner and a loser in this game. Although, whoever wins today will have ...

James Robinson

Hi James, Why do you not use Apterous? Well Ian, the simple answer is I've just never got round to applying on it. I clearly seem to be missing out on all the action, aren't I? I definitely need to be on it ASAP. EDIT: I know that sounds like a ridiculous answer, but if you knew me, then you wouldn...

James Robinson

Percy, is there really anything that annoying about a harmless 9-letter word. There are obviously some catchphrases, like possibly the Jim Bowen one that everyone seems to be mentioning, that can be annoying if repeated all the time, but it's just an expressive word which Jeff obviously likes to say...

James Robinson

Excellent recap, Allan. Very well done!

James Robinson

Charlie Reams wrote:
James Robinson wrote: How is sweet popcorn, NOT popcorn
Because popcorn is nice, which sweet popcorn is not.

Nah, you have to enjoy sweet popcorn in the correct environment to appreciate its sweet, SWEET taste.

Salty is just UGGHH!!

James Robinson

Charlie Reams wrote:
Michael Wallace wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:*sits back eating popcorn*
Salt or sweet?
Sweet popcorn is not popcorn.

*sits back eating popcorn*

How is sweet popcorn, NOT popcorn

James Robinson

I managed to get AEROSOL in round 1 and ENACTORS in round 12. Many congratulations, Andrew. A fantastic display from start to finish. ;) :) :D It seems very peculiar that your record breaking 930 score get no mention , but still well done. ;) :) :D There's something about you that seems more friendl...

James Robinson

Charlie certainly looks worried enough in his current avatar photo! :shock: :mrgreen: I think his photo makes him look more like Bradley from EastEnders. :lol: I was thinking more along the lines of US journalist Anderson Cooper . That's not a bad resemblance, I have to say, Chris. Just needs to be...

James Robinson

I'm surprised that no-one else has commented on the fact that, strictly speaking, the number generator C.E.C.I.L., should now be called C.E.C.I.M., since it's now in Manchester, not Leeds. You know, C ountdown's E lectronic C alculator I n M anchester. Although, it doesn't seem to have the same ring...

James Robinson

Julie T wrote:Charlie certainly looks worried enough in his current avatar photo!

I think his photo makes him look more like Bradley from EastEnders.

James Robinson

Julie, As you say, this coming week is the last week before Countdown's summer break. I've been to a few recordings in June, so by my calculations, Countdown will be off air for 4 weeks. So, it will be back on August 24th. I seriously doubt there will be any repeat weeks, but if Damian is reading th...

James Robinson

I hope there's going to be more than just pictures of her in her outfits every day, because in fairness, they do seem to be on a cycle at the moment. And I've seen some of the September recordings and while I won't divulge results, the dress cycle seems to be remaining in place until further notice....

James Robinson

Speaking of conundrums, has anyone seen this slightly weird Countdown related story from East Anglia

http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/ne ... 3A31%3A080

James Robinson

Yes. I think it was James Robinson who quickly grabbed his glass of water after about 2 seconds on every numbers game and it was so frustrating to watch. You try not to get dehyrated while on a set that makes you feel like you're going to melt :!: My mouth just kept getting so dry on set, that I ne...

James Robinson

Wow. Tbh, I still reckon a portable version of apterous would be awesome (so on the DS or whatever). Can anyone find screenshots of this Wii game? I'd like to know what it looks like. It looks like it's coming out on the Nintendo DS as well. Maybe there's going to be some connecting link option inv...

James Robinson

Nice teaser clue though, I think they made up for the ANNOITER slip with that. I know we shouldn't slag the contestants but I really have no idea how Barbara passed the audition. OCARINA as a contestant beater in Round 9. Also saw the ANNOITER mistake. Did anyone also notice that upside-down "...

James Robinson

I quite liked that one from I think it was last year where the jumbled-up word was GERANIUMS, which led to the contestant buzzing in to say GERANIUMS, although that would have been a bit too simple

James Robinson

I think the most recent CoC had some of the nicest conundrums I've ever seen, including SEAPYTHON, FCRAVIOLA and (much as it pains me to admit) ELITEBOUT. The most recent finals also had some gems like NINECARAT and BADLYBEAT. Just wondering what other awesome ones you've seen (on the show or other...

James Robinson

Meanwhile, well done to Jonathan who, whilst soundly beaten, at least got the chance to equal a Countdown record of his own by scoring with a three letter word in round 13. When was that episode when one of the contestants won with a 3 in round one and then the other won with a 4 in round 2? And ar...

James Robinson

C1: Challenger Scott Mearns. C2: Challenger Natascha Kearsay. That's in a way almost disrespectful of their Champion of Champions status, by just referring to them as "challengers". I know it was one of those specials and you probably didn't think of a suitable alternative, but it almost ...

James Robinson

Ian Dent wrote:I really enjoyed your shows James. Especially the last one.

Thanks, Ian, my original 2 shows that I was on when I was a bit younger are being uploaded onto Countdowngoofs shortly, so, watch this space!

EDIT: Or were you taking the p**s, by saying "Especially the last one".

James Robinson

In terms of how good they are now then Dinos certainly. But in terms of how good they were at the time, I'd say Frank Mulvey, James Robinson, Eric Wright (not the one with AIDS) and Jerry Humphreys off the top of my head. Thanks for that, Charlie, I really appreciate that, coming from a twice runne...

James Robinson

I was absolutely hammered by Andrew today, well played sir. EXTRINSIC was amazing. Just an alternative numbers R5 (50-10-4+1)*(9-6)=111 I just managed to beat Andrew yesterday, but I was completely out of hus league today, although I did get PITHEAD and he didn't, so a little bit of joy there. Two ...

James Robinson

Does anyone know if 21 is the lowest ever score on 15-round Countdown?

Average of only 1.4 points per round compared to 7.4 is pretty dire, wouldn't you say?

James Robinson

Not really a spoiler, but did anyone else notice the overhead cabling and the studio light halfway through round 12?

Pretty rubbish covering up by the cameras!

James Robinson

As soon as I saw that ECLAMPSIA was the answer to first one, I thought, "Only someone like Kirk was going to get that!" And of course, he did.

I managed to get ERGONOMIC with about 2 seconds left, after ruling out just about every word that would end in -ING or -ER.

James Robinson

Damien and Suzie are two of Countdown's longest-serving employees, and it makes you look like a retard if you misspell their names. On that note, it seems odd that, at the moment, the end credits give the man that arranged Countdown in the first place, Marcel Stellman, has had his name spelled Marc...

James Robinson

It would be like if I started a thread on how I think you should get 9 points for 9 letter words and you came along and said you were now going to award 27 points. Feature request? Also, what Jack said. Damian makes his own decisions and he's good at it. Have some faith. Yeah, I second that, Charli...

James Robinson

I opened a letter today telling me that i was invited to attend an audition in Birmingham on the 30th July. Im pretty sure it was a response for the application i made in January. Im not sure what to do for two reasons: 1- Most the stuff on my application form makes me sound like an arse hole 2- I ...

James Robinson

James, I'll never forget meeting you as I climbed off set after the rollercoaster of my first game. So nice to to be congratulated by a familiar voice and face, even if I couldn't recall your name at that moment. Not a problem, Clive. That match against Nilesh was quite a game, considering that sta...

James Robinson

My Top 10 will unsurprisingly consist largely of 007 films, but here we go anyway. Why is this unsurprising? I think it was mentioned on the show that James like James Bond, so it's surprisingly unsurprising. And also, if you look up my profile it says "Interests: James Bond 007", which m...

James Robinson

Derek Hazell wrote:Happy Birthday to recent contestant Clive.

Yeah, I met Clive at his recording a couple of months ago, a very nice chap too. Congratulations on your whateveritisth birthday.

James Robinson

My Top 10 will unsurprisingly consist largely of 007 films, but here we go anyway. 1. The Spy Who Loved Me 2. GoldenEye 3. For Your Eyes Only 4. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith 5. Iron Man 6. Casino Royale (Daniel Craig version) 7. Licence To Kill 8. You Only Live Twice 9. Spider-Man 3 10...

James Robinson

Marc Meakin wrote:Did like the IRA V The Taliban bit
Soon to be on Sky I bet

Who didn't like that IRA v Taliban bit. It was just amazing. Bombs and slingshots galore in a US car park. I hope this World's Deadliest show comes to the UK soon!

James Robinson

Mine too James. Nonetheless, I don't see what your issue is with giving the letters of a conundrum individually, or as a "phrase" (eg ELITEBOUT). Otherwise you're effectively saying blind people can't audition. What rubbish about blind people. My point is that when you're playing a conund...

James Robinson

I need to get it right for the recap tomorrow!! It is important! Also, can't believe there's been no comment on Jeff's closing patter with Rachel :shock: Maybe people want to keep it to themselves, Jon. Even though this a forum where people can speak about things on the show, there might be some th...

James Robinson

Micheal? Yeah, I thought that was weird. I suppose there's a slim (OK, anorexic) chance that that's how he spells it. The Irish spelling is Micheál so maybe he's just (carelessly) lost the fada. I suppose that since he is Welsh, it might be a Welsh variant spelling. They didn't seem to make a song ...

James Robinson

That's true, but I guess that's the only way they can do it over the telephone. And besides, from what I've heard from other people on here, I don't think the conundrums count towards whether you pass the audition (although I could be wrong). Even in normal auditions they read out the conundrums on...

James Robinson

Speaking of which, has anyone done a telephone audition? I'm only asking because I'm still wondering how it works!? Surely, it's almost impossible to do a conundrum over the phone or have I missed something completely obvious :!: :? I had a telephone audition - they read out the letters for the con...

James Robinson

Susie Dent v Rachel Riley - Strip Countdown :D Agreed. I reckon Susie against one of the champs (Kirk etc.) could be pretty exciting- I think it would be a pretty good idea to have a Countdown special where Susie takes on a different champion/runner-up etc. each round, with Rachel facing off agains...

James Robinson

Interestingly though, I wasn't aware top players were deliberately separated- whilst I accept this adds to the entertainment value and indeed standard of the show, does this not contradict the idea that if you're drawn against a good player then sorry, but that's tough luck? I'm not criticising the...

James Robinson

Only when Lara (the associate producer) asked all of us at the audition if we'd been on before did I say that I had, but it didn't make too much difference in the end, as I got a letter the next day saying that I had passed the audition. Seems like an odd thing to ask at the audition, are you sure ...

James Robinson

I'd have kept quiet if I were you Jason... I did say on the application that I'd been on before, so surely they wouldn't have called me for an audition if it was an issue? (hope not, anyway...) You say that, Jason, but when I went for my audition back in February, I had put on my application form t...

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