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by Mike Brown
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

First confirmed bookings - hurrah!
by Mike Brown
Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Any idea of what time it's going to start? Trying to work out if I'll be able to travel up in the morning, or whether I'll need to come on the preceding day. The day is likely to follow a similar timetable to COLIN, i.e. starting around 11 or 12 and ending about 6 Haha. Thanks Ryan. Just to add a b...
by Mike Brown
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Thanks for bumping this topic Graeme! This is most definitely still on and I'm happy to start taking payments of £10 via PayPal at mike@mjbrown.demon.co.uk (PM me if you'd like to discuss other payment options). I'll add all paid up members to the first post in this topic in time-honoured fashion. A...
by Mike Brown
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33283

Re: Mondegreens

In (ahem) Carly Rae Jepsen's classic hit "Call Me Maybe", I swear she sings "I missed your school bag, I missed your school, school bag." Something to do with satchels, I expect.
by Mike Brown
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday July 17th 2012 (Series 67 Prelim 12)
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

Re: Tuesday July 17th 2012 (Series 67 Prelim 12)

TONEMIC (Round 11) is no longer valid, i'm afraid.
by Mike Brown
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Previous contestant list
Replies: 4
Views: 2095

Re: Previous contestant list

Ryan Taylor wrote:Assuming you may have spelt her surname wrong
Having done a quick google-stalk of Mildred, coupled with the fact that the episode is one that was recapped from a sound-only recording, I suspect it's the wiki (shock horror) that has the wrong spelling. :oops:
by Mike Brown
Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Are they moving again?
Replies: 30
Views: 6339

Re: Are they moving again?

James Robinson wrote:They've already moved the stuff out of Granada, and will be recording at MediaCityUK when they restart filming, whenever that is.
August 28th, I think. :geek:
by Mike Brown
Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 30th June 2012
Replies: 80
Views: 24136

Re: COHUD - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 30th June 2

What Andy said. And as ever, great to see faces from the 'old school' and from the 'new school' too. Roll on the next one... :)
by Mike Brown
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

James Robinson wrote:I've decided to book myself into the one right next to Waverley station. Under £100 for 2 nights isn't too shabby. 8-)
Cool, I'll take that as our first definite booking! :-) On a related note, I'll be announcing PayPal stuff shortly.
by Mike Brown
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Paul Howe wrote:That's all of 500 yards from where I used to live and I never managed to visit :(

Hopefully I'll be able to come up for this to make up for it.
Would be great to see you there, Paul.

Also of note is that there's a Travelodge quite close to the venue, which might be handy for people.
by Mike Brown
Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Costs are now confirmed as £10 per head including a cold lunch. Location will be the home of the Edinburgh Countdown Club. More details to follow... :)
by Mike Brown
Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 19th August 1994 (Series 28, Prelim 34)
Replies: 3
Views: 4462

Re: Friday 19th August 1994 (Series 28, Prelim 34)

Kwaku Sarpong? My Year 8 Chemistry teacher? If Mike remembers, was he African and bald? According to my notes, he was a Ghanaian living in London. Can't remember whether he was bald, but I have a sneaky feeling he may have been. On the other hand, it was nearly 18 years ago and my memory isn't that...
by Mike Brown
Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Mark Deeks wrote:Any confirmation of the 3rd date? Blagging acommodation off someone, and they need to know when so as to make the time available.
Hi Mark. Yes, it's confirmed as Saturday November 3rd. Be sure of it. :)
by Mike Brown
Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

This is *definitely* on - please watch this space!!

(also, it's now looking like it might be cheaper than previously anticipated, which may be good news to all those on a tight budget!)
by Mike Brown
Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 23rd April 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 70)
Replies: 8
Views: 2614

Re: Monday 23rd April 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 70)

*LIKE*

And great memories of the ZX! :)
by Mike Brown
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoLei5 - Saturday 14 April 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 7948

Re: CoLei5 - Saturday 14 April 2012

stuff about SALINES. Just for the record, I think SALINES is given in Lexplorer because Susie has allowed it on several occasions, using the argument that you can have various types of saline solution. Personally, I'm more inclined to agree with the COLEI decision; I wonder whether Susie would allo...
by Mike Brown
Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA results and recaps
Replies: 19
Views: 10438

Re: COREA results and recaps

James Robinson wrote:It was purple actually, my blue jumper stayed in my suitcase. :P
All I can say, James, is that it's the bluest purple jumper I've ever seen - but I'll take your word for it! :)
by Mike Brown
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA results and recaps
Replies: 19
Views: 10438

Re: COREA results and recaps

Great event, Tony, and thanks again to you all for organising it. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, with it being a new event, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. As usual for a Co-event, some great games and some great people. Hopefully there will be another COREA next year - if so, I will certainly try...
by Mike Brown
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA results and recaps
Replies: 19
Views: 10438

Re: COREA results and recaps

Graeme Cole wrote: Wasn't there a D somewhere in this round? Or did Amie and I both see a phantom RADIALS?
Pretty sure the last letter was a D, Graeme. Unless I'm sharing the same hallucination!
by Mike Brown
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 30th June 2012
Replies: 80
Views: 24136

Re: COHUD - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 30th June 2

You can add me to the provisional list, James. :)
by Mike Brown
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 27 March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 51)
Replies: 7
Views: 2355

Re: Tuesday 27 March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 51)

kieranbray wrote:C2: Challenger Alison Shipman - a retired teacher from Bawtry on the Isle of Skye.
Think it's Portree, Kieran. Nice recap, btw. :)
by Mike Brown
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 26th 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 2227

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 26th 2012

Tony Atkins wrote:That had the feel, through my own experience, of being a 10:00 am recording
Yep, it was a 10 o'clock start on the 21st of Feb.
by Mike Brown
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 21st March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 47)
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Re: Wednesday 21st March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 47)

James Robinson wrote:Susie's Origins Of Words talks about the origins of the phrases, "on the gravy train" and "grease in someone's palm".
Think you mean "greasing someone's palm", James, but it made me smile. :)
by Mike Brown
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 12th March 2012 (Special S34)
Replies: 2
Views: 655

Re: Monday 12th March 2012 (Special S34)

James Robinson wrote: OT: RURALISE (8)
No RURALISE any more, I'm afraid!
by Mike Brown
Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Sweet, I've always wanted to (knowingly) go to Scotland. Brilliant. ;) :) :D P.S. I hope you can return the favour and come to COHUD. 8-) I take it you went to Scotland when you were still a wee nipper, James? Will probably come to COHUD, but hesitating to book, as it's my birthday weekend. (I know...
by Mike Brown
Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd

Hi all This is an announcement for a Countdown event to be held in Edinburgh (CoEdi) on Saturday November 3rd. Jointly organised by Nita Marr and friends from the legendary Edinburgh Countdown Club and Rich Priest and myself from the C4C community, it will be a Lincoln (sorry, Edinburgh!)-style tour...
by Mike Brown
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 8th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 44)
Replies: 25
Views: 4378

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 8th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 4

I noticed when the crucial conundrum came up he didn't actually put his finger on the buzzer, even at the start. His body language suggested to me he'd taken the hump - he was probably fed up with being told to smile too! To be fair, Michael did exactly the same thing the previous day, so I don't t...
by Mike Brown
Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 1st 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 39)
Replies: 14
Views: 3354

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 1st 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 3

By the way, I don't know if it's been like it all week, but has anyone noticed the interesting error in the end credits :?: I've had a look to see if I can spot it, and all I can see is that it says "VT Editors" then only lists one name. Yes, it's said it all week, presumably a hangover f...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 23 June 1983 (Series 2, QP8)
Replies: 1
Views: 2763

Thursday 23 June 1983 (Series 2, QP8)

Countdown recap for Thursday 23 June 1983 (Series 2, QP8). C1: #2 Seed Philip Nelkon (2 wins, 1 draw, 150 points.) C2: #15 Seed Philip Appleby (1 win, 43 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. The first ever show where I recorded the scores after every round. If only I’d known w...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 22 June 1983 (Series 2, QP7)
Replies: 0
Views: 2016

Wednesday 22 June 1983 (Series 2, QP7)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 22 June 1983 (Series 2, QP7). C1: #7 Seed Ash Haji (2 wins, 103 points.) C2: #10 Seed Bobbie Bennett (2 wins, 81 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: B I Y E T T E F A R02: P S V E O O G N U R03: V I E N S U O W Z R04: 25, 75, 6, 1, 10, 3. Ta...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 21 June 1983 (Series 2, QP6)
Replies: 0
Views: 1978

Tuesday 21 June 1983 (Series 2, QP6)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 21 June 1983 (Series 2, QP6). C1: #5 Seed Maurice Packman (2 wins, 108 points.) C2: #12 Seed Ingram Wilcox (2 wins, 74 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N Z H L E E A J T R02: M I L F E M T E I R03: R P B C O E A W B R04: 75, 10, 7, 5, 4, 3...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 17 June 1983 (Series 2, QP5)
Replies: 0
Views: 1918

Friday 17 June 1983 (Series 2, QP5)

Countdown recap for Friday 17 June 1983 (Series 2, QP5). C1: #3 Seed Dixie Baird (4 wins, 198 points.) C2: #14 Seed Michael Firth (1 win, 52 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: Y E I E S G X I N R02: L T S T F A O I T R03: S O F M I P E S O R04: 100, 5, 4, 6, 7, 2. Targe...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 16 June 1983 (Series 2, QP4)
Replies: 0
Views: 1769

Thursday 16 June 1983 (Series 2, QP4)

Countdown recap for Thursday 16 June 1983 (Series 2, QP4). C1: #4 Seed Sheila Mann (6 wins, 273 points.) C2: #13 Seed Norma Nicholson (1 win, 69 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: T I H E S L I B Y R02: Q E G N A T U F A R03: S I V E M O P F S R04: 75, 25, 1, 8, 9, 7. ...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 15 June 1983 (Series 2, QP3)
Replies: 0
Views: 1747

Wednesday 15 June 1983 (Series 2, QP3)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 15 June 1983 (Series 2, QP3). C1: Seed #6 Peter Finley (2 wins, 107 points.) C2: Seed #11 Joan Ross (2 wins, 83 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: A V U I T C H E S R02: T I L U N A M E R R03: U L O A F B S E J R04: 75, 25, 2, 4, 1, 7. Targ...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 14 June 1983 (Series 2, QP2)
Replies: 0
Views: 1897

Tuesday 14 June 1983 (Series 2, QP2)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 14 June 1983 (Series 2, QP2). C1: #8 Seed Gary Roussak (2 wins, 93 points.) C2: #9 Seed Maureen Kelly (2 wins, 86 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. The first ever Countdown that used a tie-break conundrum to decide the result. R01: J A K E N S I...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 10 June 1983 (Series 2, QP1)
Replies: 0
Views: 1945

Friday 10 June 1983 (Series 2, QP1)

Countdown recap for Friday 10 June 1983 (Series 2, QP1). C1: #Seed 1 Russell Byers (4 wins, 207 points.) C2: #Seed 16 David Myerscough (0 wins, 0 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. The first qualifying prelim of the series and also the first game to feature the new rules: 18...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 9 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 38)
Replies: 0
Views: 1915

Thursday 9 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 38)

Countdown recap for Thursday 9 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 38). C1: Challenger David Wright (1 draw, 40 points.) C2: Champion Philip Nelkon (1 win, 1 draw, 93 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. A re-match between the previous day’s contestants – but will it be a close game ...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 8 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 37)
Replies: 0
Views: 1741

Wednesday 8 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 37)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 8 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 37). C1: Challenger David Wright. C2: Champion Philip Nelkon (1 win, 53 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: D I S A H I U E F R02: D Z E I B I S O A R03: D E G E O M S B U R04: 50, 3, 8, 9, 6, 7. Target: 411. R...
by Mike Brown
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 7 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 36)
Replies: 0
Views: 1797

Tuesday 7 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 36)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 7 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 36). C1: Champion Joan Ross (2 wins, 83 points.) C2: Challenger Philip Nelkon. DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: M O D U I E T G Y R02: V O N U A S L E W R03: R O B I S F E O O R04: 25, 100, 4, 3, 5, 4. Target: 383. R05...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 3 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 35)
Replies: 0
Views: 1748

Friday 3 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 35)

Countdown recap for Friday 3 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 35). C1: Champion Joan Ross (1 win, 41 points.) C2: Challenger Brian Sugar. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: A U N E L T A P R R02: G G O N A L E Y E R03: E V I I C T O F O R04: 50, 100, 1, 10, 2, 3. Target: 835. R05: H ...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 2 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 34)
Replies: 0
Views: 1718

Thursday 2 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 34)

Countdown recap for Thursday 2 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 34). C1: Challenger Joan Ross. C2: Champion Ingram Wilcox (2 wins, 74 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: H S I E F E P A M R02: N U L T E U S T O R03: I N E S R G E L Y R04: 75, 50, 8, 9, 6, 1. Target: 727. R05:...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 1 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 33)
Replies: 0
Views: 1786

Wednesday 1 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 33)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 1 June 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 33). C1: Challenger Beryl Blacheter. C2: Champion Ingram Wilcox (1 win, 40 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: G M A S E G A O H R02: E K B O Q U E T T R03: A G I N Y R E R O R04: 25, 1, 10, 1, 8, 10. Target: 87...
by Mike Brown
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 31 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 32)
Replies: 0
Views: 1705

Tuesday 31 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 32)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 31 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 32). C1: Champion Ivy Baird (4 wins, 198 points.) C2: Challenger Ingram Wilcox. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: A T R E T O R O N R02: R I Y I N G T R E R03: T P E U F S E O S R04: 7, 9, 1, 1, 25, 75. Target: 568. R05:...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 27 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 31)
Replies: 0
Views: 1630

Friday 27 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 31)

Countdown recap for Friday 27 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 31). C1: Champion Ivy Baird (3 wins, 147 points.) C2: Challenger Isabelle Higgie. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: T A M O A D I I C R02: N U T I S E Y N U R03: M A S H A O C O E R04: 100, 50, 4, 5, 3, 6. Target: 313. R0...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 26 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 30)
Replies: 0
Views: 1510

Thursday 26 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 30)

Countdown recap for Thursday 26 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 30). C1: Champion Ivy Baird (2 wins, 102 points.) C2: Challenger David Dougan. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: Y E G O Z I V E C R02: S A Y O U S J E V R03: D I R A C I B E Y R04: 25, 100, 1, 10, 2, 4. Target: 380. R0...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 25 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 29)
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

Wednesday 25 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 29)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 25 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 29). C1: Champion Ivy Baird (1 win, 62 points.) C2: Challenger Paul Rose. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: E R U H E P O F I R02: G E R I K E B A G R03: Q I G O T O Y N T R04: 25, 50, 4, 4, 7, 5. Target: 743. R05: G U...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 24 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 28)
Replies: 0
Views: 1523

Tuesday 24 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 28)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 24 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 28). C1: Challenger Ivy Baird. C2: Champion Maureen Kelly (2 wins, 86 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N Y U E D S E D N R02: L A P E N U B S E R03: T M I N E O N R Y R04: 75, 25, 2, 9, 1, 3. Target: 850. R05: ...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 20 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 27)
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

Friday 20 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 27)

Countdown recap for Friday 20 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 27). C1: Challenger Andrew Dyson. C2: Champion Maureen Kelly (1 win, 42 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. At 18 years old, challenger Andrew Dyson was the youngest person to have appeared on Countdown at the time. R01...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 19 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 26)
Replies: 0
Views: 1472

Thursday 19 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 26)

Countdown recap for Thursday 19 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 26). C1: Champion Bobbie Bennett (2 wins, 81 points.) C2: Challenger Maureen Kelly. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N M U O G W I G G R02: S L E A D T E P I R03: N C E O D I S N Y R04: 50, 100, 8, 7, 6, 9. Target: 143...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 18 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 25)
Replies: 0
Views: 1588

Wednesday 18 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 25)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 18 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 25). C1: Champion Bobbie Bennett (1 win, 49 points.) C2: Challenger Eric Lamprell. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: E J T I A G U N R R02: I N F U E S B E N R03: G S I A F H U E P R04: 75, 8, 2, 7, 10, 4. Target: 101....
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 17 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 24)
Replies: 0
Views: 1442

Tuesday 17 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 24)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 17 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 24). C1: Challenger Bobbie Bennett. C2: Champion Gary Roussak (2 wins, 93 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: E N G O P I E M C R02: G W U A G E D L T R03: U E C D A P S E I R04: 75, 9, 4, 3, 8, 1. Target: 116. R0...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 13 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 23)
Replies: 0
Views: 1544

Friday 13 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 23)

Countdown recap for Friday 13 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 23). C1: Challenger Ruth Lowy. C2: Champion Gary Roussak (1 win, 45 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. The 50th edition of Countdown! (although I don’t recall it rating a mention at the time, unlike the 100th show.) Al...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 12 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 22)
Replies: 0
Views: 1397

Thursday 12 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 22)

Countdown recap for Thursday 12 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 22). C1: Champion Michael Firth (1 win, 52 points.) C2: Challenger Gary Roussak. DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: I I A R S Y T V G R02: S W E M N O E G R R03: I E T P D C U O S R04: 50, 1, 7, 7, 2, 5. Target: 958. R05...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 11 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 21)
Replies: 0
Views: 1386

Wednesday 11 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 21)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 11 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 21). C1: Challenger Michael Firth. C2: Champion Russell Byers (4 wins, 207 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: O E G N T E N G Y R02: U E H R H N I R A R03: U E E T B G K R Y R04: 50, 5, 8, 2, 5, 10. Target: 261...
by Mike Brown
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 10 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 20)
Replies: 0
Views: 1319

Tuesday 10 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 20)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 10 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 20). C1: Challenger Sue White. C2: Champion Russell Byers (3 wins, 153 points.) DC: Gyles Brandreth. OT: Other words or solutions. The first of hundreds of programmes to feature Gyles Brandreth in Dictionary Corner. A nation gasps. R01: O U O...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 6 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 19)
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Views: 1396

Friday 6 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 19)

Countdown recap for Friday 6 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 19). C1: Challenger Margaret Reid. C2: Champion Russell Byers (2 wins, 103 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: C Q E I H B E L Y R02: U E Y S T Y O R C R03: G V E O N I K Y G R04: 50, 7, 3, 9, 10, 10. Target: 435. ...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 5 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 18)
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Views: 1357

Thursday 5 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 18)

Countdown recap for Thursday 5 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 18). C1: Challenger Philip Goddard. C2: Champion Russell Byers (1 win, 59 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: S X E T O P J U G R02: A E F P S S Z I N R03: R I E H O N B I T R04: 25, 9, 1, 4, 3, 7. Target: 529. R...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 4 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 17)
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Views: 1412

Wednesday 4 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 17)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 4 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 17). C1: Champion Ash Haji (2 wins, 113 points.) C2: Challenger Russell Byers. DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N I Y O T S E S E R02: A E G G D P O U T R03: E N G M A R A M I R04: 25, 8, 3, 6, 10, 10. Target: 423. R0...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 3 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 16)
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Views: 1251

Tuesday 3 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 16)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 3 May 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 16). C1: Champion Ash Haji (1 win, 55 points.) C2: Challenger Gray Robertson. DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. Factoid: this programme was used for the photograph on the front of one of the first ever Countdown box games. R0...
by Mike Brown
Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Friday 29 April 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 15)
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Views: 1212

Friday 29 April 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 15)

Countdown recap for Friday 29 April 1983 (Series 2, Prelim 15). C1: Challenger Ash Haji. C2: Champion Norma Nicholson (1 win, 69 points.) DC: Kenneth Williams. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: T E C B I F O Y I R02: T I G R O A C T Z R03: L E N P O O M E C R04: 100, 1, 5, 10, 6, 8. Target: 425. R0...