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by Anthony Endsor
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 11th 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 2475

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 11th 2013

So on the eve of the QF's being recorded, who will be there? :roll:
All I will say is, the Prelims of this series are FAR from over. :P
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 8th November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 88)
Replies: 0
Views: 746

Friday 8th November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 88)

Countdown recap for Friday 8 November 2013. Well it's been a funny old week. Apterite Alan 'Youngy' Young was beaten by Michael McLaughlin on Tuesday, who was then beaten himself by our current Champion Sarah Taylor. Today could see the title of Champion change hands again, as a member of the Edinbu...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Jobs?
Replies: 34
Views: 10457

Re: Jobs?

I'm a Purchase Ledger Consultant for a Hotel Booking Agent.
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:31 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Wedding with a bit of CD
Replies: 5
Views: 2326

Re: Wedding with a bit of CD

Congratulations Kerry. :)
That looks great.
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 1st November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 83)
Replies: 0
Views: 706

Friday 1st November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 83)

Well yesterday saw an Apterite Alan Young, known as "Youngy" take the Champion's chair (please nobody ask where to :P ) but will he retain his title today and get a second win against Michael Dunne? Countdown recap for Friday 1 November 2013. C1: Champion Alan "Youngy" Young (1 w...
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Helen Grayson
Replies: 3
Views: 2139

Re: Helen Grayson

A sad day for the quiz world as a whole :(

Helen was also a contestant on Mastermind, 15-1 and University Challenge. A formidable player on them all from what I remember.

Condolences to her family and friends at this time.
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November
Replies: 83
Views: 29244

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November

Same for me to be honest. The train fares from Manchester make it expensive, then there's the hotel accomodation.
Sorry but I'll have to pass on this one. :(
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 25th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 78)
Replies: 0
Views: 674

Friday 25th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 78)

Countdown recap for Friday 25 October 2013. Hello once again and welcome to today's recap.Today sees Bradley Cates looking for his 6th win. With only 2 months to go before Christmas, Nick gets us all in the festive mood with his introduction. C1: Champion Bradley Cates (5 wins, 561 points.) C2: Chal...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 21st October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 74)
Replies: 19
Views: 3787

Re: Monday 21st October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 74)

Wouldn't it be good if Bradley Cates had a brother or a son called Abdi.
Abdi Cates. :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:55 pm
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?

I was thinking Carol Vorderman too funnily enough :P
That's if she'd even be allowed near the studio again.
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: 16 seeds in the finals please
Replies: 15
Views: 4929

Re: 16 seeds in the finals please

Mmmm :roll: a further problem reducing the number of people who could go on :roll:
There's an easy way to solve that - Ban Horseracing :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: 16 seeds in the finals please
Replies: 15
Views: 4929

Re: 16 seeds in the finals please

I don't think a finals with 16 players would be the best idea. There is a case for it if the series was extended to cover the whole year, instead of 2 half years, but I think it would make the early games a bit one sided. One idea I think could work though, and certainly would have been interesting ...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 18th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 73)
Replies: 5
Views: 1252

Re: Friday 18th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 73)

Sorry about the errors in this recap. They have now been corrected and my proofing manager has been sacked :lol: It's nice to know people actually do read my recaps :lol: I actually didn't know about the further summaries link at the bottom being set at series 68. I've changed it now for this one an...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 18th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 73)
Replies: 5
Views: 1252

Friday 18th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 73)

Countdown recap for Friday 18 October 2013. Hello and welcome to today's recap. Our apterite Mark Hartnett has had 3 excellent wins so far and well on the way to the Quarter Finals. Standing in his way however is a young 18 year old student called Bradley Cates. 'I'm sure I've seen him before' I hea...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 68)
Replies: 0
Views: 634

Friday 11th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 68)

Hello and welcome once again to the Countdown recap. Today sees Abdirizak Hirsi looking for his 4th win, against Michael Lillie. Countdown recap for Friday 11 October 2013. C1: Champion Abdirizak Hirsi (3 wins, 318 points.) C2: Challenger Michael Lillie. From Midlover in Derby, married to Christine ...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 4th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 63)
Replies: 0
Views: 506

Friday 4th October 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 63)

Hello and welcome to the recap for Friday 4th October. Following the sudden resignation of Andy Platt from Friday recaps, I have now been appointed as Recapper for Fridays. Any objections to this appointment should be made directly to the Complaints Manager of the Recap Department on the C4 Countdow...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

The recaps for Friday 4th October and Friday 11th October will be up shortly :)
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

If that's an official resignation Andy, then my application for the Fridays vacancy is on its way to the Recap Manager. :P
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 70 - 2014 onwards.
Replies: 175
Views: 61174

Re: Series 70 - 2014 onwards.

Remember, it's just a mass-market entertainment programme on the teevee. For those who want to take it seriously, maybe someone should come up with a web site where we can play online. That's a brilliant idea. I've got the perfect name for it as well. Why don't we call it apterous. :lol: In other w...
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

ok....
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

On my travels through the forum, I couldn't help but notice last Friday's recap has not yet been done.
I know Andy Platt is the regular Friday recapper these days, but due to holidays, Co:Leam etc, couldn't do September.
Just wondering Andy if you are back on duty yet? :roll:
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November
Replies: 83
Views: 29244

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November

How far is the venue from the train station?
I'm just trying to work out train times, etc.
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

If anyone else is travelling from Manchester or thereabouts and wants a lift, let me know.
If I get overloaded with requests, preference may be given to those with good navigational skills :P
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 20th September 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 53)
Replies: 0
Views: 618

Friday 20th September 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 53)

Countdown recap for Friday 20 September 2013. Hello and welcome to today's recap. As Andy Platt is on holiday I am deputising. Enjoy :P Still something 'Fishy' going on in the Countdown studio. Can Alex make it 6 wins today? C1: Champion Alex Fish (5 wins, 508 points.) An apterite and Accountant fro...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

And I do believe entrant Number 24 has emerged :P
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

If Friday 20th September is still available, I'll take that one.
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Frank Mulvey
Replies: 7
Views: 3504

Re: Frank Mulvey

I remember it very well. It happened at the beginning of my series. :P
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Replies: 216
Views: 45954

Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th January 2014

I'm in as long as it doesn't snow - AGAIN!!
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Hotmail
Replies: 7
Views: 1837

Re: Hotmail

Nice to meet you too Jason :)
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Hotmail
Replies: 7
Views: 1837

Re: Hotmail

Jason, who am I? I am a former contestant of Countdown and a long time member of this forum.
What am I talking about? As the thread title would suggest, Hotmail. As this is a forum open to anyone I thought it would be acceptable to give my input on it.
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 29th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 21)
Replies: 3
Views: 1141

Re: Monday 29th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 21)

TTT: GROANSIR - "A group of warriors associated with Zina, perhaps?" Teatime teaser: GROANSIR -> GARRISON How well known is Zina Garrison the tennis player? I'd say that's a pretty obscure teaser, and I'm surprised no explanation was given. 1990 Wimbledon runner up. Well I remember her fa...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Hotmail
Replies: 7
Views: 1837

Re: Hotmail

And it's crap because it's too slow and always breaks down.
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

They're always posted on here, so look out for when someone says they can't do one for any reason, then if you're the first to speak up, you will get the job :P
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:04 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

The day has finally arrived. One of the most eagerly awaited prelims for several years.
Will Rory take his second apterite scalp, or will he get his comeuppance against Zarte? :P
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:45 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

Zarte Siempre wrote:My poor mate Graham :(
He was really unlucky Zarte, definitely the best player overall between the 2. Probably one of the best players not to have won a game.
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:20 am
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

From what I can recall, I think this is actually the first of 4 apterites in 11 prelims.
With Zarte's much anticipated debut tomorrow, is Graham Harrison about to spoil the party? :P
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 19th July (Series 68, Prelim 15)
Replies: 8
Views: 2515

Re: Friday 19th July (Series 68, Prelim 15)

Guy Barry wrote:Andy wrote:
Unlucky from the champ who could have pluralised BORAGE!
BORAGE is the name of a herb. Why would a plural have been allowed?
Because it is a mass noun exception which applies to any food or plants according to Countdown rules.
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 18th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 14)
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 18th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1

Tony Atkins wrote:Legions of 7s in R1 - I got SHINGLE.
Oh dear. I hope you get better soon. :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Hello from a newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 4244

Re: Hello from a newbie

Hi Gemma

Nice to meet you. :P

I look forward to seeing your performance and hope you enjoy your time with us.
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 18th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 14)
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Re: Thursday 18th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 14)

Round 10: S H E I D A T H O C1: DEATHS (6) C2: DEATHS (6) DC: HOTHEADS (8) OT: HEADSHOT (8) SHITHEAD (8) Score: 62–55 (max 82) A couple of DEATHS in the studio!!! :shock: :o :o But there are some HOTHEADS in DC too. Thankfully no-one spotted the other interesting 8 available.... :roll: :P :lol: I di...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 17th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 13)
Replies: 0
Views: 576

Wednesday 17th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 13)

Hello again everyone. As James is unavailable for today's recap, he has left me in charge to do my second recap, following my debut on 5th July. Countdown recap for Wednesday 17 July 2013. C1: Champion Margaret Lawless (2 wins, 146 points.) A Jehovah's witness, now looking for her third win. C2: Cha...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

Hi Guy.
Yes I will provide commentary this time. That was one of the mistakes I made last time which I'll put right this time hopefully.
Thanks for doing the commentary for the 5th. Sorry it became necessary.
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

I'll do it if you want James.
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Re: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)

Just for clarity purposes (and following what everyone else does), I'd have done the conundrums like this: Round 15: C H A P A T T I E C1 buzzes on 18.25 seconds to say PATHETIC which is incorrect. C2 does not buzz. The answer was APATHETIC. Score: 71–71 (max 121) Tie-break conundrum: E N C O M P I...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Re: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)

Peter Mabey wrote:Although ODE3r doesn't have WOMANS, the verb is in Collins (and Chambers), so it's OK for Scrabble.
That would explain why Steve declared it then presumably. I'm not sure if he plays Scrabble or not, but if he does, he's not the first player to trip up on Scrabble only words.
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Re: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)

Hi Guy Thanks for your comments :) Yes you're right, FIREDOGS was a spot by Rachel. I wasn't quite sure what to do, with Rachel's primary job being the numbers I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to write RR against it, or just credit it to DC. As for the conundrum, with it being a tie breaker, ther...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)
Replies: 7
Views: 2210

Friday 5th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 5)

Due to a shock resignation from a highly respected member of our recap staff, I have answered the SOS call to do today's recap. From next Friday, the Friday recaps will be taken over by series 68 octochamp and finalist Andy Platt. Countdown recap for Friday 5 July 2013. C1: Champion Steve Grimble (3...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

OK I'll do last Friday's as a one-off, then you can take Friday's after that :)
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

OK no problem.
If ever anyone needs a deputy for a week though, I'll happily give it a go :P
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212641

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

Friday 5th July still seems to be going begging. Is anyone going to do it? Thomas? Andy? :roll:

I've never done a re-cap before, but I'm quite happy to become a trainee re-capper, and could even do this one with a bit of guidance perhaps :P
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
Replies: 14
Views: 4555

Re: Getting a UK Countdown ranking

On the one hand it's definitely a nice idea, in that it would bring an incentive for players to aim higher if they knew they were aiming for some sort of public exposure. However, the down side would be that it might actually put off some people from attending CO events. For example, the 2 ladies wh...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:21 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..

The only insight I can give to that question is a situation we had a few years ago, where a player won 5 games, then there must have been a break in recording, he then went out that night, got drunk, and finished up getting arrested in Aberdeen. The next programme he was due to play as champion, th...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD2 - Countdown In Huddersfield 2 - Saturday 6 July 2013
Replies: 78
Views: 29217

Re: COHUD2 - Countdown In Huddersfield 2 - Saturday 6 July 2

My predictions for tomorrow:
I think it's between Kirk, Andy, and Glen to win. One of the players still to appear this series could spring a surprise though.
I would also say rule out Richard and Tom at your peril.
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:27 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..

Andy Platt wrote:
Anthony Endsor wrote:a player won 5 games, then there must have been a break in recording, he then went out that night, got drunk, and finished up getting arrested in Aberdeen.
FrankLAD
That's the one :P
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

Andy Platt wrote:Wait I noticed it said Wednesday 28th September which can't be right, false alarm :P
That event was in 2011. It's down as having passed, so that's one less thing to worry about :P
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:18 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..

If the challenger left shortly after the recording to attend to a family member who was ill, it's quite possible the programme may have been pulled if that person died. The contestant may have requested it not to be broadcast. This has happened before on other programmes. I remember it happened a f...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Sadly I can't make this one as I'll be away. Have fun though.
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

I'll try and get to this if I can.
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November
Replies: 83
Views: 29244

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh 2 - Sat 2nd November

May come along if it doesn't snow. :lol: