My uni had a lecturer with the same name and we were always told to pronounce it "Ing"Fred Mumford wrote:I went to school for several years with a guy whose surname was Ng, and I was never able to get the pronunciation correct.
Hoping he asks Rachel for a vowel tomorrow.
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- Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5556
Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
- Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO Bristol???? who is interested
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9090
Re: CO Bristol???? who is interested
Interested depending on my schedule and cost of travel/hotels
- Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7162
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014
It's very hard to make a full impression on contestants, but I'm currently halfway through watching the +1 and I'm hoping greatly that Douglas loses... he's doing my nut in. Seems to be doing his opponent's nut in as well. Also, a blatant edit when he has GAMBLE disallowed. Was there a shout of an ...
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
This may well have be asked before, but how different would the seedings of recent series be if games were scored in Stepdown scoring?
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
This may well have be asked before, but how different would the seedings of recent series be if games were scored in Stepdown scoring?
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2204
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
yeah they will be Fred, Ben must be another occasion
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2204
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
I think this is only third time people with the same surname have played - last time I remember was Cliff v Tom Barnes in S64, the first time was a father and son. Ben Wilson played another Wilson according to apterous, unless they were the father and son Is Mark on Apterous :?: :?: Cos he's very i...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Fantasy Football League 2014-15
- Replies: 0
- Views: 807
Fantasy Football League 2014-15
ANyone fancying an alternative Fantasy football challenge... I present Fantasy football league. Same rules as always, but you choose players from the Championship, League One and League Two. League Name: C4C/Apto Password: dorisfray There are quite a few errors with the site (particuarly with team s...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
- Replies: 82
- Views: 29652
Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Unfortunately I'm unlikely to be available this weekend due to music commitments
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 2:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: You Are The Ref
- Replies: 345
- Views: 147334
Re: You Are The Ref
16. It's crucial conundrum time, with C1 holding a narrow lead. The conundrum is shown and C1 buzzes in but the clock does not stop due to a technical hitch. The contestant gives his answer over the clock but the round is declared null and void. A new conundrum is shown, and this time C2 buzzes in c...
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday August 4th 2014
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2888
Re: Spoilers For Monday August 4th 2014
Pretty sure Tick said TILTED in Round 5 instead of JILTED, unless I'm going crazy
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
- Replies: 306
- Views: 94726
Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Given a free choice: Series 60: J Gough Series 61: R Taylor Series 62: O Garner Series 63: E Monaghan Series 67: P James, D Barnard Series 68: G Hutchings, A Platt Series 69: C Todd, D Taylor Series 70: M Murray, A Naylor Series 71: (two to three people) Standby list: S Pilica P Munday I'd forgotte...
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November 2014
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14525
Re: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November
Sounds good, a few days after my graduation ceremony as well so should be available for this!
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:15 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
- Replies: 174
- Views: 68846
Re: C4C Fantasy Football
New season is up guys! Do we have to start a new league or should it carry over?
- Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:16 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2014/15
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16961
University Challenge 2014/15
New series starts on Monday with Manchester vs Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Any apterites on this year?
Any apterites on this year?
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8093
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014
Congratualtions on winning the series Mark. Richly deserved after consistent performances against some tough opponents in both the heats and finals
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 2:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
Spoilers for Series 70 included so I'll put it in a different colour
If Samir had beaten Andy in today's semi-final, would the final have been the first between two non UK born contestants? Seeing as Samir is from Bosnia and Mark from Dublin
If Samir had beaten Andy in today's semi-final, would the final have been the first between two non UK born contestants? Seeing as Samir is from Bosnia and Mark from Dublin
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 2:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 25th 2014
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2759
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 25th 2014
Quite an interesting game. Neither player put in their best performance. Mark might be feeling quite lucky that Neil didn't put in a stronger showing and Neil might be feeling annoyed he didn't capitalise on a potential opportunity. I thought Mark looked quite tired during the game, probably becaus...
- Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday June 13th 2014
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2482
Re: Spoilers For Friday June 13th 2014
1st numbers: (50*7)+(100+75-1/6). Got well after the 30 secs though
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Series 3, Ep 1)- 06/06/2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 806
Re: 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Series 3, Ep 1)- 06/06/
Edited, cheers RobboJames Robinson wrote:I make the max as 70, James.
You seem to have upped the max by 18, instead of 8 between rounds 4 and 5.
But, apart from that, well done on your first go.
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Series 3, Ep 1)- 06/06/2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 806
8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Series 3, Ep 1)- 06/06/2014
Catsdown recap for Friday 6 June 2014. Greetings c4c for my recapping debut. After a lack of a regular episode today due to horseracing (again!), Tonight sees the start of a new series of 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown. You all know the drill by now so I'll cut to the chase. Host: Jimmy Carr Team 1...
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday June 6th 2014
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1879
Re: Spoilers for Friday June 6th 2014
Who is doing the recap for this one?
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 212601
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
I'll have a go at doing Catsdown on Friday if it's still available.James Robinson wrote:8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown returns on Friday, some recappers will be required for that.
There's also a spare recap going next Monday (June 9), as Andy is on holiday.
All enquiries welcome.
- Wed May 28, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday May 28th 2014 (S70 P90)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1277
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday May 28th 2014 (S70 P90)
BOARDING in round 12.
Alt last numbers: (6-1)*(8+7)*10
Alt last numbers: (6-1)*(8+7)*10
- Mon May 19, 2014 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 19th 2014
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2068
Re: Spoilers For Monday May 19th 2014
GEISHA another beater in R12
- Tue May 13, 2014 2:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday May 13th 2014 (S70 P82)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3735
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday May 13th 2014 (S70 P82)
NEWTONS for an equaller in round 11. Reckon it was a flat round so probably more
- Mon May 05, 2014 8:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
In Series 63 , Michael Chadwick beat Peter Godwin to the #8 spot by one point. However, it turned out that Michael Chadwick didn't turn up for the finals, even though he was practising on apterous just a couple of days before the finals were filmed. I seem to remember he had to fly off to Singapore...
- Thu May 01, 2014 11:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 1st May 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 77)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2378
Re: Thursday 1st May 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 77)
Round 3: 1, 7, 5, 1, 3, 75. Target: 788. Neil: 780. (75+5) - 1-1 x 10 (5) Gary: - RR: 788. (1+1) x 75 + 7 x 5 + 3 (10) Score: 19–0 (max 24) Gary doesn't get near the numbers. Neither does Neil really, but 7 away is enough for 5 points. Rachel gets 788 spot on though. might want to check something A...
- Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday April 29th 2014 (S70 P75)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2577
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday April 29th 2014 (S70 P75)
Since when did Rachel start dancing during the easy numbers solve.
Alt 2nd numbers: (25-4-2)*(7+3)
Alt 2nd numbers: (25-4-2)*(7+3)
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11439
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 14th 2014
Dylan got this on chatZarte Siempre wrote:Cracking solve from Rachel - was there an easier way?
(50+((100/25)*2))*(7+4)
- Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: spoilers for Thursday April 10th 2014
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3619
Re: spoilers for Thursday April 10th 2014
First time I've ever got back-to-back nines, must be on for a high max today
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
- Replies: 104
- Views: 38796
Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20
Might make this my Co event debut... Quite a trek but if Dave Noble's coming from Australia what excuse do I have! I'll confirm nearer the time but definitely fancy this a lot (if anyone coming from Yorkshire-land wants to share fuel costs I'm happy driving the distance), can work out what nights I...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
- Replies: 104
- Views: 38796
Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20
I might now be able to make this so switch me to interested. Won't know till end of May/early June however
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Peter Lee
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12764
Re: Peter Lee
Never met or played him on apterous. But seemed like a really nice guy on the TV. RIP Peter
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoMultiLon
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20999
Re: CoMultiLon
Leeds Festival weekend so likely to be working unfortunately
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1839
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 10th 2014
Another alt 1st numbers: (25*8*4)-75-1+8
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday March 7th 2014 (S70 P45)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1735
Re: Spoilers for Friday March 7th 2014 (S70 P45)
CD staying on during the paralympics or are we now on break?
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 6th 2014 (S70 P44)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1905
Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 6th 2014 (S70 P44)
DISPUTER round 1
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 5th March 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 43)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1100
Re: Wednesday 5th March 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 43)
Is this the lowest winning score since the new 15 round format was introduced?
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:50 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2013/2014
- Replies: 74
- Views: 29849
Re: University Challenge 2013/2014
Unlucky tonight Bob, can't deny that Somerville were pretty strong. Good luck in the next game
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
- Replies: 104
- Views: 38796
Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20
Might be a bit too difficult for me to get to. Hope to see CoHud happen again or somewhere else in the north
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 24th 2014
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5530
Re: Spoilers For Monday February 24th 2014
Did ((50 + 8) x 5) - 9 for one of the numbers rounds. I'm forming the impression with some recent contestants that not being any good at the numbers at your audition doesn't seem too important. Or maybe it's just nerves on the day. Noticed JSP was playing the game today rather than being Susie-fed,...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
Have any contestants appeared in episodes hosted by all five presenters? If not who holds the record for appearing with the most presenters I somehow doubt it. I can't even think of anyone who has done it with 4. Loads have done it with 3. Junaid Mubeen, Anita Freeland, Nick Wainwright, Conor Trave...
- Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:58 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 684065
Re: Ask Graeme?
Have any contestants appeared in episodes hosted by all five presenters? If not who holds the record for appearing with the most presenters
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:20 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
- Replies: 604
- Views: 308256
Re: Is Apterous down?
Is apterous down for everyone else or is it just my crap student flat connection?
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:00 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: The Hangover- The Poll
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9645
Re: The Hangover- The Poll
Think the later start (11am) without a lunch break would be doable. Quite a few of us had lunch at the Fox and Hounds after, and if were starting at 11am, I reckon most people would b able to carry on the full day with a late breakfast
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 27th January 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 16)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1723
Re: Monday 27th January 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 16)
heard it before GavinGavin Chipper wrote:Lavatory humour.James Laverty wrote:HA! Trust a teacher at my old primary school to declare FARTED. Also it's spelt Bridgford, not Bridgeford
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:14 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Megan Roberts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 859
Megan Roberts
Hi Guys Not the nicest of news, and I'm guessing anyone who lives in Yorkshire (and possibly further) will have heard about this by now. https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1536637_10152065947276999_1828589415_n.jpg A student at my University, Megan Roberts, has been reported missing...
- Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 27th January 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 16)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1723
Re: Monday 27th January 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 16)
HA! Trust a teacher at my old primary school to declare FARTED. Also it's spelt Bridgford, not Bridgeford
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
- Replies: 216
- Views: 45952
Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Hi don't know if anyone will see this but my train has been delayed and so I could be cutting it very fine for round 1. Apologies for any incovenience caused
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 23rd 2014 (S70 P14)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2369
Re: Spoilers for Thursday January 23rd 2014 (S70 P14)
ozonic? Thought a six hidden away but couldn't find it myselfTony Atkins wrote:A 6 missed in the hard COUNT+IVOZ round
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:23 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
- Replies: 216
- Views: 45952
Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Travelodge down to £43 for the Saturday for any other last minute bookers
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Final Preparations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4801
Re: Final Preparations
I've got audience tickets tomorrow so I might see you're game. Good luckMartin Thompson wrote:I'm last on this Wednesday so plenty of time to sample the experience.
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 9th 2014 (S70 P4)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1908
Re: Spoilers for Thursday January 9th 2014 (S70 P4)
Another alt 2nd numbers: (8+7+6+6)*(25+1)
Also, did any watch catch what Bobby seemed to say round 11. I can't lip read but it thought I caught the words "write it down"
Also, did any watch catch what Bobby seemed to say round 11. I can't lip read but it thought I caught the words "write it down"
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
- Replies: 216
- Views: 45952
Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Will be making my Co:event debut at this, can't wait.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
- Replies: 84
- Views: 19947
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Brilliant final worthy of a fantastic series. Well done to both Callum and Dylan and the other finalists.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
- Replies: 84
- Views: 19947
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
certainly did, took a bit longer on that oneTony Atkins wrote:I hope the second teaser made up for your disappointment at the first!James Laverty wrote:Must be one of the easiest Teasers ever......
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
- Replies: 84
- Views: 19947
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Alt Numbers: (9-5)*(8+2)*4
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
- Replies: 84
- Views: 19947
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Must be one of the easiest Teasers ever......
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 19th 2013
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2228
Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 19th 2013
molests as an equaller in R4?