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by Jack Worsley
Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 14th 2014 (S70 P30)
Replies: 14
Views: 3576

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 14th 2014 (S70 P30)

Bradley Cates wrote:MELODEON in R11
I saw that too, but stupidly went for MOONLETED^ instead. :( :P

Well done Brett, very solid debut performance. Some nice spots, particularly with EXACTORS and the conundrum. Hopefully you can go on a good run.

OUBAAS in round 2.
by Jack Worsley
Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 13th 2014 (S70 P29)
Replies: 15
Views: 3021

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 13th 2014 (S70 P29)

Tony Atkins wrote:
Andy Platt wrote:Vowel was the more likely 9 pick in round 4 - could have been NOSTALGIA/LEGATIONS/ISOLATING
But still a couple of 8s that were missed - not sure why DC only hd 6s as lots of 7s too.
ANTILOGS was one of them, not sure about the other one.

Good competitive and high scoring game too.
by Jack Worsley
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 11th 2014 (S70 P27)
Replies: 18
Views: 2625

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 11th 2014 (S70 P27)

Tony Atkins wrote:Nice last solve by Rachel - I only did 51x19 to make 969.
I got three away the other side, which I was quite happy with:
((50+4)x2-1)x(8+1) = 963.

CONTRITE in round 1.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 3843

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014

Weird how there's been a massive flux of 3-vowel picking this series. I wonder if the section of the contestant guidelines which tells contestants that "4 vowels is generally the best pick" or something similar has been removed. Before the start of Andy's run a couple of weeks ago, there ...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 3843

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014

DOLMUSES in round 1.
by Jack Worsley
Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)
Replies: 6
Views: 2641

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)

Andy Platt wrote:Nice one. Also happy birthday. Was a pretty high scoring show really wasn't it. What was the max?

Edit, I reckon 142
Yes, 142, no beaters available today.
by Jack Worsley
Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 6th 2014 (S70 P24)
Replies: 15
Views: 3955

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 6th 2014 (S70 P24)

Dave Preece wrote:Dodgey numbers solver to win?
??
by Jack Worsley
Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 6th 2014 (S70 P24)
Replies: 15
Views: 3955

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 6th 2014 (S70 P24)

Well done to Paul Worsley for earning himself a mug there! As if there weren't enough mugs in our family! Rawlo also raised his hand but he was unsurprisingly rejected. I had it too but didn't bother trying to win a mug myself. I think we were the only three people in the audience to have it, which...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 5th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 23)
Replies: 1
Views: 485

Re: Wednesday 5th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 23)

Round 1: R M G I A E C D B C1: GRIMACED (8) C2: GRIMACED (8) DC: BIRDCAGE (8) OT: DECIGRAM (8) Score: 8–8 (max 8) A nice bonus to Conor too for spotting CAMBRIDGE in that lot. :geek: :ugeek: 8-) I forgot to say in the spoilers thread that Rawlo also spotted CAMBRIDGE in the audience. :D
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 4th February (Series 70, prelim 22)
Replies: 6
Views: 1958

Re: Tuesday 4th February (Series 70, prelim 22)

Callum Todd wrote:
Round 10: D S I E O C T I G

C1: COSIED (6)
C2: CITED (6)
DC: EGOISITIC (8)
Score: 52-40 (max 81)

Andy extends his lead with a six, while DC spot the darrenic eight again.
Try again. :)
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)
Replies: 24
Views: 2979

Re: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)

Unlucky Michael, it was a good close game that could have gone either way, sealed by an impressively quick conundrum spot by Andy. Jonathan Rawlinson also came to spectate and despite being rusty, he managed a Rachel beater on the last numbers, something like (8 x 5 - 2) x 6 x 4 - 9 = 903. Greg Scot...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)
Replies: 24
Views: 2979

Re: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)

Did anyone get PREDACITY? I had EDACITY as well as a few other sevens. :oops:
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)
Replies: 24
Views: 2979

Re: Spoilers Wednesday February 5th 2014 (S70 P23)

Bradley Cates wrote:I had ROQUETING and MODALIST but when I had the chance to post, I got beaten to it. I really need to improve the speed of my typing.
Or maybe you should have seen it live in the studio like I did. :D (Sorry about ROQUETING)!
by Jack Worsley
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 3rd February (series 70 prelim 21)
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

Re: Monday 3rd February (series 70 prelim 21)

Round 5: F C D O I E S Q R C1: FORCED (6) C2: doric DC: FIORDS (6) OT: CIDERS (6) CODERS (6) COSIED (6) COSIER (6) CREDOS (6) DECORS (6) DICERS (6) DORIES (6) FODIES (6) FORCES (6) FRESCO (6) SCORED (6) SCRIED (6) Score: 26–11 (max 39) Six more points for the champion. It’s a poor round by Dave who...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 3rd 2014
Replies: 10
Views: 2447

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 3rd 2014

MANTLING (R7) and NAIVETY (R12) for beaters.

982 on second numbers (way out of time): (25 x 8 + 50 - 4) x 4 - 2
by Jack Worsley
Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - The Hangover Recaps
Replies: 4
Views: 1781

Re: COLIN X - The Hangover Recaps

Being on a table with David and Jen was great fun! First of all, we joked about rigging the letters to get nine letter words in every round but dignity took over. As you'll see in the moment, we were regretting it after round 1 of the first game between Jen and I. Meanwhile, the Easter egg thing was...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - The Hangover Recaps
Replies: 4
Views: 1781

COLIN X - The Hangover Recaps

So, here are my recaps from the hangover. For round 1, I was joined on a table by Michelle Nevitt and Toby Pereira/Gevin Chapwell/Gavin Chipper or whatever his name is. Round 1, game 1 C1: Michelle Nevitt C2: Toby Pereira DC: Jack Worsley OT: Other words or solutions R01: G S M E E O F S B R02: M H ...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X Results
Replies: 16
Views: 5099

Re: COLIN X Results

Nice recaps as ever, James, but shouldn't they be in the recaps thread? :oops: ;)
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 31st 2014 (S70 P20)
Replies: 10
Views: 4234

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 31st 2014 (S70 P20)

PENDULAR for a beater in round 1.
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps
Replies: 25
Views: 5516

Re: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps

Round 3, game 1 C1: Jack Worsley C2: Callum Todd DC: Kirk Bevins OT: Other words or solutions R01: S S Z C E E I E P R02: T T A I P E E E S R03: T R S B O I A A T R04: 4, 2, 7, 6, 6, 4. Target: 877. R05: J F U A Y I A E W R06: N M R R O O I A A R07: D S E A W T O S B R08: 25, 9, 9, 6, 7, 4. Target: ...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 29th 2014 (S70 P18)
Replies: 14
Views: 2264

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 29th 2014 (S70 P18)

Now that you've mentioned 480:
(100-10*(7+1))*(25-1) = 480.

POMELO in the last letters round, not sure if it's the max or not.
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps
Replies: 25
Views: 5516

Re: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps

On to round 2 and it's me against the man who ended my 30BC dream first. Round 2, game 1 C1: Jack Worsley C2: Jon O'Neill DC: Dylan Taylor OT: Other words or solutions R01: M R S H I E E I A R02: O O A L T G S H Y R03: K B R T E O E T A R04: 100, 75, 25, 50, 7, 3. Target: 874. R05: E E I F M V N L E...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday January 27th 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 3872

Re: Spoilers For Monday January 27th 2014

Tony Atkins wrote:
Andy Platt wrote:C2 is the sort of contestant we like to see. Wowzers.
Shame they both missed the easy 9.
Easy for many of us but when you haven't practised as much as we have and if you don't know the word, then I wouldn't call it easy.

REARMOST and ROTAMERS in the PRORATES round.
by Jack Worsley
Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps
Replies: 25
Views: 5516

Re: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps

Round 1, game 1 C1: Tracey Mills C2: Mike Brown DC: Jack Worsley OT: Other words or solutions R01: S S R E O E T S I R02: N K S E E I Y N Q R03: L R R A I I A T C R04: 100, 5, 4, 4, 6, 7. Target: 303. R05: M Y L E O E T R D R06: B D V U E A S D A R07: H T S A O E P G I R08: 50, 6, 9, 10, 7, 9. Targe...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday January 23rd 2014 (S70 P14)
Replies: 12
Views: 2392

Re: Spoilers for Thursday January 23rd 2014 (S70 P14)

WORRITED in round 8, as well as a nine in round 12, which I didn't get. I've seen it come up in aptochat recently but I couldn't remember what it was.
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 22nd 2014 (S70 P13)
Replies: 21
Views: 4753

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 22nd 2014 (S70 P13)

Would have been interesting if C2 got that conundrum, having just thrown the game away with terrible strategy (risk when losing by < 10) in R14 I know what you mean but I don't think it's always a bad tactic. In my game against Jono, I was eight down going into the final numbers and played it safe,...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 21st 2014 (S70 P12)
Replies: 17
Views: 2676

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday January 21st 2014 (S70 P12)

Tony Atkins wrote:
Zarte Siempre wrote:PERILLED in r13
I think that was the only max DC didn't get - a few alts around such as BARONET in R12.
I will leave James to tell us the heavenly alt in R1.
Sorry I'm not James but TERAPHIM in round 1. Chickened PERILLED :(
by Jack Worsley
Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X Team Competition
Replies: 19
Views: 7894

Re: COLIN X Team Competition

I'm interested in this, count me in, please!
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 17th 2014 (S70 P10)
Replies: 7
Views: 1606

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 17th 2014 (S70 P10)

Very good competitive game there. I thought Ciaran would go a long way but Jamie put in a very strong performance.

R11: HIATUSES for an equaller

Edit: Last numbers: (75-1) x 100/25 + 50 + 9
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 737354

Re: Ask Graeme?

Callum Todd wrote:
JackHurst wrote:Have any contestants been in the had the same celebrity guest for more then 5 episodes?
I think Dylan might have had Dan Walker for 6 episodes. Not 100% sure on that one though.
It was only four (three in his heats and one in the finals). I think Graeme had Jon Culshaw for six episodes.
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 121313

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

I sent my application form in just before Christmas, so should hear in the new year. Just wondering if you've heard anything yet Paul? I sent an application off just before Christmas and also got an email saying it'd be looked at in the new year. Understand they've got plenty to sort out and it's n...
by Jack Worsley
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Final Preparations
Replies: 15
Views: 4876

Re: Final Preparations

Pretty much what everyone else has said, have fun, whatever the outcome! Also, I'd advise against playing along during the game before yours. I did this and I started poorly while the contestants were playing well and this really made me feel nervous. Don't worry about how you win (ie. number of max...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)
Replies: 107
Views: 17219

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)

Whilst some people on here may have found it uncomfortable to watch - whether through mispronunciation or quality of play, it did lead me to consider an interesting moral dilemma. I can by no means claim to be of the quality of many of the contributors here - I am well aware of my limitations as a ...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)
Replies: 107
Views: 17219

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)

I wonder how long it will be until we see another game where the highest score ever could easily have been broken. Oops. :roll: In my defence, I had never heard of SPOORER quote] Just as well, as it's no longer in the current dictionary, although it is in the ODO. So you could only have equalled th...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)
Replies: 107
Views: 17219

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)

The most agonising part of this excruciating viewing experience is that with the third 9 just having come up, if the contestants were actually competent they could have had an enormous score. It depends on what you mean by an "enormous" score but if you mean record breaking territory or c...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 8th 2014 (S70 P3)
Replies: 24
Views: 5134

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 8th 2014 (S70 P3)

Peter Fenton wrote:
Early front-runner for Countdown personality of the year 2014.
:D Agreed that Danny's personality was top class! EPIGONE in round 10.

I wonder if there would be any chance of Susie allowing GROUNDEST. I wouldn't have gone for it but GROUND is in as an adjective.
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 7th January 2014 (Series 70, prelim 2)
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

Re: Tuesday 7th January 2014 (Series 70, prelim 2)

Good first recap, nice to see a Tuesday recap actually posted on a Tuesday for once. :P
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 6th 2014 (S70 P2)
Replies: 11
Views: 2400

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday January 6th 2014 (S70 P2)

FUGLIEST for another beater in round 10. I saw VIDEOES as soon as they mentioned VIDEOS but not in the 30 seconds.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 147522

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

Rhys Benjamin wrote:When in IBAOTN is it?
Right at the end.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 16th December 2013 (Series 69, 3rd QF)
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: Monday 16th December 2013 (Series 69, 3rd QF)

Phyl Styles wrote:Thanks, Graeme, your recaps are always well thought out, with touches of subtle humour, much appreciated over the years
+1, I'm going to miss your recaps, although I'm sure Andy will do a good job too.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 17th December 2013 (Series 69, 4th QF)
Replies: 0
Views: 604

Tuesday 17th December 2013 (Series 69, 4th QF)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 17 December 2013. 2013... what a year it's been for Countdown! We've seen numerous records being broken, including the octototal record twice, Julian Fell's long-standing record score of 146 equalled and many other high scores. There have been high quality contestants all...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 10th December 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 110)
Replies: 0
Views: 569

Tuesday 10th December 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 110)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 10 December 2013. Just two heats to play now to find out who the carry-over champion will be at the start of Series 70. 8-) C1: Champion Rod Chatfield (3 wins, 257 points) is a guesthouse owner from Devon. He's only played three games but he's solved four conundrums, than...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 20, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Replies: 84
Views: 20481

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013

Simply stunning! That's one of the best games of Countdown I've ever seen, which is saying something. Brilliant play from both and it could have gone either way. I think this game deserves a Robbo style smiley overload. :) ;) :o 8-) 8-) :P :lol: :twisted: :mrgreen: :ugeek: :D :D Many congrats, Callu...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:07 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Personality Of The Year
Replies: 85
Views: 16714

Re: Countdown Personality Of The Year

Countdown: Ian Toulson (Jen's fourth opponent). Entertaining guy all round and he even wrote a poem about his experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjM4EP1x6Vc Apterous: Nadroj Rekrab C4C: Graeme for his awesome stats, as well as legendary GIF's such as the one at the start of this recap. http:...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Replies: 84
Views: 20481

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013

Callum Todd wrote:Poor quality game, not worth watching.
ZOMG SPOILERSZ!
by Jack Worsley
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 18th 2013
Replies: 15
Views: 4633

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 18th 2013

VIOLOGEN in round 7.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 16th 2013
Replies: 19
Views: 3288

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 16th 2013

Well played Glen, very solid performance and the outcome never looked in doubt. Jonathan was a bit off though, particularly on his six small, most uncharacteristically. His episodes hadn't been broadcast at the time of filming so none of us knew how dangerous he could be on them. BOERIE for an equal...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:49 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 230763

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

I've enjoyed doing the Monday recap over the last two years, but I've decided to stop doing regular recaps at the end of this series. Time for someone else to have a go. So if anyone wants to take on the Monday recap slot, it's available from the start of 2014. I'd also like to officially announce ...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 13th 2013
Replies: 45
Views: 10256

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 13th 2013

Fantastic game, very well done to both! Congrats Callum on edging a very close contest and commiserations to Jen. Tough conundrum, I was absolutely nowhere and apparently it's never been used as a conundrum on apterous in any format! :o
by Jack Worsley
Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday December 12th 2013 (S69 QF1)
Replies: 34
Views: 11851

Re: Spoilers for Thursday December 12th 2013 (S69 QF1)

Great performance by Dylan and unlucky to get what I thought was a difficult conundrum and miss out on a max game. Great effort, Gemma, you'd have won most games easily with that performance but it would have taken something very special to have beaten Dylan. You've improved your game a lot since yo...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 6th 2013 (S69 P108)
Replies: 12
Views: 1829

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 6th 2013 (S69 P108)

EVASION in round 1 and SATPHONE in round 5 as equallers. :) Do you mean EVASION as a beater ? NAIVEST^ isn't valid, as NAIVE is two syllables and its comparatives are not specified by the dictionary and I don't think DC offered any other sevens. Yeah, strictly that's true. And also it says PONGEES ...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The Apterous handicap. Is it just me?
Replies: 23
Views: 7755

Re: The Apterous handicap. Is it just me?

I generally play better while watching TV than I do while playing online too. Another reason why you may struggle to find longer words on apterous is because the letters selections generally aren't as easy as on the show.
by Jack Worsley
Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 6th 2013 (S69 P108)
Replies: 12
Views: 1829

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 6th 2013 (S69 P108)

James Robinson wrote:EVASION in round 1 and SATPHONE in round 5 as equallers. :)
Do you mean EVASION as a beater? NAIVEST^ isn't valid, as NAIVE is two syllables and its comparatives are not specified by the dictionary and I don't think DC offered any other sevens.
by Jack Worsley
Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 3rd December 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 105)
Replies: 0
Views: 525

Tuesday 3rd December 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 105)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 3 December 2013. We're approaching the end of a great series and with just seven heats to go, we have seven of our eight finalists confirmed (bar anyone dropping out). Gemma Church looks set to claim the all-important eighth spot and the only two people who can possibly d...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 26th November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 100)
Replies: 0
Views: 500

Tuesday 26th November 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 100)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 26 November 2013. Sorry, I've got a bit behind with these recaps so let's get straight into the action. C1: Champion Jonathan Liew (3 wins, 285 points.) is a sports journalist for the Telegraph and is doing quite well, averaging 95 points per game. He's had three fairly c...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday December 4th 2013 (S69 P106)
Replies: 12
Views: 3281

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2013 (S69 P106)

CANDIRUS and PERINEA in the last two letters rounds. That result confirms Gemma's place so unless Matt's idea goes ahead, our quarter final line-up is:
Dylan Taylor v Gemma Church
Jen Steadman v Callum Todd
Glen Webb v Jonathan Liew
Bradley Cates v Alex Fish.