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by Ronan M Higginson
Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2022 (Series 86, SF 1)
Replies: 16
Views: 1273

Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2022 (Series 86, SF 1)

Commiserations to all our Quarter Finalists, but onto the Semis we go now, the first of 2 tomorrow, and let's meet the competitors! Firstly, No.1 Seed Tom Stevenson - 9 Wins, 1,121 Points (Avg. of 124.56 per game) Highest Score (Of all time as well): 154 vs. Lauren Bowley (4th Game) Lowest Score: 11...
by Ronan M Higginson
Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)
Replies: 11
Views: 1258

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)

Great game, a huge max there. Commiserations to Alan but well done Joe, looking forward to seeing how he fares vs Tom tomorrow.
by Ronan M Higginson
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:35 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)
Replies: 11
Views: 1258

Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)

We now know Ed will be facing Quinn on Thursday (Commiserations to Daren who put up a good fight), but who will meet Tom in the first Semi tomorrow? Firstly, No.4 Seed Alan Young - 8 wins, 806 points (Avg. of 100.75 per game) Highest Score: 117 vs Dawn MacPhie (5th Game) Lowest Score: 84 vs Alex Ayl...
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)
Replies: 12
Views: 1394

Re: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)

Also this face is worth memeing: https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/320792089_812926663106891_1102203415269455420_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=pawf2yYN8RsAX_Q_uOh&tn=6uj3jeU5tqh-qMxK&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=00_AfCRXjYmAantF1o7aXtwN4Qa...
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)
Replies: 12
Views: 1394

Re: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)

Stop fucking calling me out on what I get wrong :roll:
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)
Replies: 12
Views: 1394

Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)

2 QFs down, 2 to go. Let's meet the next pair battling out to meet Ed in the 2nd Semi Final on Thursday. Firstly, No.3 Seed Quinn Bartlett - 8 wins, 846 points (Avg. of 105.75 per game) Highest Score: 124 vs Sue Telfer (1st Game) Lowest Score: 86 vs Mike Dobson (8th Game) 9's Achieved: 8/12 (67%) To...
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 12327

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:15 pm David's funeral service is available to watch here.

https://screenrec.com/share/qELHatc348
Thanks for posting this Mark. Loved your eulogy.
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)
Replies: 11
Views: 1453

Re: Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)

Shame someone so nice had to lose to someone so horrible.


Quinn Bartlett vs Daren Barnes coming up on Monday. Stats to come over the weekend.
by Ronan M Higginson
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)
Replies: 11
Views: 1453

Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)

Well, we now know that Tom is safely into the semi-finals, commiserations to Lewis who played well also. There are still 3 semi-final spaces available though, so let's meet our 2nd set of quarter-finalists. Firstly, No.2 Seed Edward Byrne - 8 wins, 969 points (Avg. of 121.125 per game) Highest Score...
by Ronan M Higginson
Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1
Replies: 15
Views: 1785

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1

Tom S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:20 pm Cheers folks! Lewis was a good sport and was happy with how he played. Onto Wednesday now, will play the winner of what will be quite an exciting game :)
πŸ‘€
by Ronan M Higginson
Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1
Replies: 15
Views: 1785

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1

Well done Tom, great performance, looking forward to seeing how you get on next Wednesday.

Unlucky Lewis, you played well and should be proud.
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1
Replies: 15
Views: 1785

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1

Here are the (hopefully correct) stats: Firstly, No.1 Seed Tom Stevenson - 8 Wins, 1,000 Points (Avg. of 125 per game) Highest Score (Of all time as well): 154 vs. Lauren Bowley (4th Game) Lowest Score: 117 vs. Andy Keeble and Steve Robinson (4th and 5th Games) 9's Achieved: 5/10 (50%) Total Points/...
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 119725

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 am
Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?
On a week when they are filming, 15 - they work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and film five shows per day. But they don't film every week.
Thank you!!
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 119725

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 119725

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:35 am For those interested I'm on the first show of the new series on the 23rd January.
An amazing but sometimes surreal experience
Looking forward to it. Hope you enjoyed yourself
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 119725

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

I'd guess somewhere in the 30th January-3rd February week
by Ronan M Higginson
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 12327

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

Thanks for letting us know Mark. RIP David.
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 12327

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

Sadly not. Although if you email the show I believe they can give you a copy or copies!
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 12327

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

There's conspiracy theories about his welfare, and yet it's all the swearing that his mum would find the problem. Gotcha. Oh for a head as cool as yours, to really focus on what matters. No change for David ATM. His mum would however like to ask if anyone has copies of his appearances on Countdown ...
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 31 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 96)
Replies: 11
Views: 912

Re: Spoilers for Monday 31 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 96)

Love the set (and titles). Looking forward to seeing what's to come over the next 4 weeks, especially what flashbacks we'll see.
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: I've become a ratings wanker
Replies: 10
Views: 994

Re: I've become a ratings wanker

It took 7 games to gain 28 points
It took 1 loss to take away 26 of them.


Can be a cruel cruel system at times...
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)
Replies: 4
Views: 423

Re: Spoilers for Monday 3 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:52 pm My thread not good enough for you?
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)
Replies: 15
Views: 989

Re: Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)

With Tom Stevenson now on 5 wins, is he able to grab a further 3 victories this week...? Some current stats: Total Points - 630 (126 per game average) Highest Score (of all time as well): 154 vs Lauren Bowley (4th Game) Lowest Score (not quite of all time ;) ): 117 vs Andy Keeble (5th Game) 9's Ach...
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)
Replies: 15
Views: 989

Re: Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:21 am
Philip A wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:15 am What’s the record for fewest rounds lost in an octorun?
Elliott Mellor lost only one round and scored points in all 119 of the other rounds.
Edward Byrne at 2nd with 118 rounds scored as well.
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)
Replies: 15
Views: 989

Spoilers for Monday 3rd October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 76)

With Tom Stevenson now on 5 wins, is he able to grab a further 3 victories this week...? Some current stats: Total Points - 630 (126 per game average) Highest Score (of all time as well): 154 vs Lauren Bowley (4th Game) Lowest Score (not quite of all time ;) ): 117 vs Andy Keeble (5th Game) 9's Achi...
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 30 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
Replies: 15
Views: 1027

Re: Spoilers for Friday 30 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)

Decided to play along on this one, even though I normally don't do such. R1 NOMADIZES R2 SPOILER R3 839 (75+50-4)*7-8 R4 MUGUETS R5 HOARILY R6 958 (100+50+10)*(7-1)-2 R7 MOPANE R8 HOLDERS R9 477 (75+4)*6+5-2 (same as Tom) R10 DENTALIA R11 BASING R12 SPINIER R13 RAVIGOTE R14 763 (50+25+5-3)*10-7 R15...
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 30 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
Replies: 15
Views: 1027

Re: Spoilers for Friday 30 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)

Calling people out on what they got wrong as always Mr Pedantic :roll:
by Ronan M Higginson
Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
Replies: 7
Views: 590

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)

Yep, very well done Tom. Superb performance and well deserved high score.
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)
Replies: 15
Views: 1096

Re: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)

(100-75)*25)+(8*(5-2)) for an Alt in R9.

Well done Tom, great debut
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 28307

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Oh Ashton give it a rest :roll:
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 28307

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Adam S Latchford wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am
Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:38 am Will there be any Series 79 or Series 80 players?
For someone who doesn't want spoilers about the draw you sure are asking questions about spoilers for the draw :-)
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by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022
Replies: 48
Views: 11415

Re: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:34 pm
Fiona T wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am FTAOD, it's not Chloe.
Ok so...
If it's not Chloe, then it's probably Ronan Higginson, and the idea to put down "anon" was Fiona's, because he's a minor.
http://c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php? ... 2b#p195798
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 17th June 2022 (Series 85 Grand Final)
Replies: 21
Views: 2392

Re: Spoilers for Friday 17th June 2022 (Series 85 Grand Final)

Graeme Cole wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:44 pm Stat of the day: today's episode is 11 years to the day since Matt's first appearance.
Also a Friday 17th June.

An amazing back and forth final. Commiserations Matt, you played superbly, and many congratulations to Dan. Well deserved champion.
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Jun 10, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 10th June 2022 (Series 85, QF2)
Replies: 6
Views: 697

Re: Spoilers for Friday 10 June 2022 (S85, QF2)

Great game once again today. Well played Dan, and congratulations to Matt on making it to the Semis Image
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Feb 04, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 4th February (Series 85, Prelim 25)
Replies: 13
Views: 1084

Re: Spoilers for Friday 4 February (Series 85, Prelim 25)

Also - Suzie's comment at the time: "Scratching my head over outlain, Maggie, but if something lies beyond or on the outside of something geographically, that is to outlie obviously and the sensible past participle would be outlain." However, neither version of dictionary gives the lie be...
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Replies: 65
Views: 12932

Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers

Second Eoin and Marc's comments. Shall DM you my address if that suits? If you still need testers, I can do it. Happy to be part of the second wave of beta testers Eoin Marc and Tom, if you still want to be part of testing, DM me your email addresses used for google play and I'll get you added in. ...
by Ronan M Higginson
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 8991

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

Personally believe that the show has gone down a lot in the last year, with Nick announcing his retirement, the permanent axing of the audience, and Anne Robinson taking over. It certainly does need a revamp, at the moment I can't help but fear there won't be a renewal when the contract ends at the ...
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon May 03, 2021 5:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Lookalikes?
Replies: 390
Views: 238944

Re: Countdown Lookalikes?

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by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 19th March 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 55)
Replies: 33
Views: 6504

Re: Spoilers for Friday 19th March 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 55)

Honestly I don't think it was necessary to publicly expose who he is on Apterous, as I expect he wants anonymity, or, at least, WANTED it.
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1067006

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

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by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)
Replies: 42
Views: 11188

Re: Spoilers for Friday 18 December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)

Great final, congratulations to Luke and well done to Sam as a very worthy runner up. Many thanks to the production team for being able to still host a brilliant show under the current circumstances. Looking forward to the special shows next week which should be brilliant!!
by Ronan M Higginson
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [COMMENTING HERE WILL ... Yeah, we know]
Replies: 50
Views: 22829

Re: THE GREAT PRO-RANKS CONSPIRACY

7. Or maybe it was Ronan... because "Ro's prank"? Yep, exactly this. For your information, I am a secret Admin, have been for 12 years, we used to have small (unlogged) chats in aptochat at the beginning, I kept pulling pranks on the couple of members who were on. I was also nicknamed Ro....
by Ronan M Higginson
Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 18th 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 13400

Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 18th 2013

Just noticed that only the TB conundrum was shown today.
by Ronan M Higginson
Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Spam
Replies: 6
Views: 3377

Re: Spam

Ben Wilson wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:04 pm https://youtu.be/DWfTilQo8fI

That is all.
:lol:
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: apterous update
Replies: 34
Views: 14622

Re: apterous update

I hope so!
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Unusual Fears/Phobias
Replies: 22
Views: 8134

Re: Unusual Fears/Phobias

Bit late now, nice one Rhys!
by Ronan M Higginson
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Bullying
Replies: 12
Views: 5245

Re: Bullying

Well the wiki is down, so tough luck mate