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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Fantasy Countdown (will contain series 77 spoilers)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13741
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Ongoing series 77 general discussion thread (will contain spoilers!!!)
- Replies: 69
- Views: 48422
Re: Ongoing series 77 general discussion thread (will contain spoilers!!!)
Yay, prediction time. I shall studiously avoid reading previous predictions in this thread for the next few minutes. Quarters Tom Chafer-Cook vs. Graeme Staples 1 vs. 8 is usually and obviously the easy prediction and this is no exception. Tom to win by 40. Bradley Horrocks vs. James Kennedy Bradley...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 1st December 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 107)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4984
Re: Spoilers for Friday 1st December 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 107)
OPALESCED was brilliant, one of the best I’ve seen on the show.
I was pleased with ESPALIERS but OPALESCED seems better to me.
I was pleased with ESPALIERS but OPALESCED seems better to me.
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 20th November 2017.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11393
Re: Spoilers for Monday 20th November 2017.
I was surprised (read "cackled gleefully at the screen") when Rachel missed the first numbers. It's a testament to her excellence that it's always a surprise when she misses one.
(100 * 2 - 10) * 2 + 9, since you ask.
(100 * 2 - 10) * 2 + 9, since you ask.
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 2:28 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The New Crystal Maze
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16740
Re: The New Crystal Maze
I dunno, it does provide for some entertainment. The team where the guy spectacularly failed on the planets game, for example, while his mates jeered him on. :D I know it's cruel but I laughed my head off at that one. Possibly my favourite moment of the series. I love Adam Buxton. I miss his BBC 6 ...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 313439
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I'm more optimistic than I was a few months ago about being able to run enough to improve my 5K PB and I've given up on all the marathon nonsense so I'm eyeing up second place. I think Oliver's time is out of reach for me. That's also really good. I had actually thought from stuff that had been sai...
- Sat Sep 23, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 313439
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
As promised, here is the updated list with Jonathan Rawlinson in 2nd place. Could he chip away a bit more and challenge Oliver Garner? Or maybe he'll be threatened from behind by the great Gevin Chapwell before long. I'm more optimistic than I was a few months ago about being able to run enough to ...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 16 August 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 32)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4369
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 16 August 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 32)
Some top four-larging from Noel today. Getting Noel's method in R3 in 30 seconds is very impressive, and would have been even more so had there not been a couple of simpler methods. I had R9 Noel's way as well and was slightly surprised by Rachel's hesitance at getting to 197, given that she's used ...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 15th August 2017
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10664
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 15th August 2017
Ah, I enjoyed FAPS. Saw it early on and then realised with rising anticipation that there wasn't much else hence a great chance someone would declare it. Lo and behold, Noel obliged, and with a straight face. Well done, Noel. I thought Rachel might have still had a bit of a smirk going on at the sta...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 3rd August 2017
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10438
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 3rd August 2017
I disagree too, I find him likeable. Confident but not cocky. He was quality today.Elliott Mellor wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:49 pm He seems a bit sure of himself, which doesn't make for great viewing.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16594
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
Dunno who you're apologising to, Tim. Hopefully not to the dude who hasn't watched the shows in question. ;) I'm apologising for making insinuations on here that John sometimes buzzed in without having solved the conundrum at the point at which he buzzed because I don't think it's constructive to d...
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16594
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
Fair enough. I thought I should probably have kept my half-formed, speculative opinions on this particular player's conundrums to myself and I wish I had done now. Sorry everyone.
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16594
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 27 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 186)
Have you watched today's game?
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 26 July 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7054
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 26 July 2017
John made a right pig's ear of the third numbers, don't know why he didn't see the rather easier 9 x 5 x 10 + 8 + 7 - 1. Rachel appears to be wearing an ice lolly today. I disagree. The target was fairly obviously a multiple of 8 and of 16, so that seems a natural first strategy to try, especially ...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 25 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 16)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4896
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 25 July 2017 (Series 77, Prelim 16)
He got a couple of excellent ones early on in his run so I think he has the ability but it's very easy to blank the odd numbers round under pressure.
[EDIT: I've removed my other comment. No good could come of it.]
[EDIT: I've removed my other comment. No good could come of it.]
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 26th June 2017 (Series 76, QF3)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4469
Re: Spoilers for Monday 26th June 2017 (Series 76, QF3)
Excellent game today. Moose's letters ability is superb. I still think his numbers will prevent him winning the series but the sheer consistency of his letters spots will often make up for the odd Apterousy word (such as MAROODIS today) he lacks and I think will be enough to beat Jeff in the semis. ...
- Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Series 76 Finals - predictions (may contain spoilers)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7329
Re: Series 76 Finals - predictions (may contain spoilers)
I like making predictions. It's difficult to see much chance of Stephen not winning the series. Here goes: QFs Stephen Read (1) v James Slater (8) - Stephen by 40-50 Jeff Clayton (2) v Lawrie Collingwood (7) - Jeff by 20 Moose Rosser (3) v Wesley Jardine (6) - If mid-run Moose turns up then he wins....
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12344
Re: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?
#1. Fill an application. - December 1997 #2. Get an audition date. - January 1998 #3. Do the audition. - March 1998 #4. Find out if you passed. - April 1998. Did not pass. #1. Fill an application. - 25 May 2015 #2. Get an audition date. - 10 August 2015 #3. Do the audition. - 12 August 2015 #4. Find...
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:18 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 23rd December 2016 (Grand Final)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5610
Re: Spoilers for Friday 23rd December 2016 (Grand Final)
Really well played, Martin, you were the best player of the series, played solidly through the finals and held your nerve well in the final against a very dangerous opponent.
- Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10842
Re: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
Guess so. I don't think I've seen any. I wasn't entirely serious about the special anyway, although I was about the rest.Johnny Canuck wrote:What do you get if you win a special, anyway? Just bragging rights?
- Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:31 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10842
Re: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
It's a real shame Annie couldn't make it but my view is that if you can't make the recording of your series final then it should just be tough bananas because it's not fair on contestants on the next series to accommodate you. It'd be better to invite her back for some kind of special. Maybe against...
- Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10842
Re: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
What happens to the 8th seed of the next series?
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10842
Re: Who Will Win Series 75? -- Caution: Possible Spoilers
I'm going to go for some predictions. Quarters: Martin Hurst (1) vs Tom Stephens (8) - Martin to win by 30 Andrew Fenton (5) vs John Shaw (4) - Difficult, but I'll go for John to win on a crucial Andrew Macleod (3) vs Rik Anstee (6) - Andrew to win by 40 Stephen Fuller (7) vs Jamie Washington (2) - ...
- Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 313439
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I've been injured since May so there's no prospect of me getting anywhere near my best time this year.
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 7th June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 913
Tuesday 7th June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
Jonny Peppiatt is three wins into a run that has already included three crucial conundrums (including one tie-breaker). He still has a chance to take Tony Lock’s place in the finals or possibly carry on his run in series 75. Can he keep it going against Ollie Heath? C1: Champion Jonny Peppiatt (3 wi...
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: I'm Writing the Wikicaps!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1883
Re: I'm Writing the Wikicaps!
The wiki page for Tuesday's show (9 August) has a small error in round 14: RR: 436 = 100 x 7 x 10 ÷ (7 + 1) should read RR: 875 = 100 x 7 x 10 ÷ (7 + 1)
- Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 3 August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 22)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2840
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 3 August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 22)
I believe the audience conundrum solver was Hazel Drury, contestant from series 73 and now an Apterite.
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:11 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 31st May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 79)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 963
Tuesday 31st May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 79)
Matthew MacCabe won the first game after Robin McKay’s impressive octorun ended and now faces Alasdair Haines. C1: Champion Matthew MacCabe (1 win, 61 points.) A volunteer at a local advice centre in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. A choir singer and a first dan black belt in jujutsu. C2: Challenger ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:03 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 24th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 74)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 977
Tuesday 24th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 74)
Apterite Robin McKay is midway through a possible octorun and has performed very strongly so far. He plays Struan Charters today. C1: Champion Robin McKay (4 wins, 449 points.) An Apterite from Basingstoke. C2: Challenger Struan Charters. DC: Susie Dent and Michael Buerk. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other...
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 20th June 2016 (Series 74, 3rd Quarter Final)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1154
Re: Monday 20th June 2016 (Series 74, 3rd Quarter Final)
I had RAIDABLE and RIDABLE written down in round 13. Having decided RAIDABLE was too dodgy I should have declared RIDABLE (I didn't because I wasn't sure if it needed an E after the D); the 6 points from RIBALD were no use to me at all at that point.
- Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday June 29th (Series 75 Prelim 3)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3695
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday June 29th (Series 74 Prelim 3)
Got 853 on third numbers with (100+75-7+4)*5-7 but missed 241 in the first numbers.
- Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 24th 2016
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4233
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 24th 2016
Been an odd series for me this, mainly because the recaps have nowhere near caught up yet. Pleasant surprise to see who the finalists are. Sorry. I'm the most behind but I'm intending to get Tuesdays up to date pretty soon. In my defence, there was a backlog when I started and Tuesday is rarely a C...
- Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 17th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 69)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 745
Tuesday 17th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 69)
Last time I wrote a recap champion Tony Lock was earning his second win. Since then Tony has amassed just one more win because horses. C1: Champion Tony Lock (3 wins, 261 points.) A retired bank worker from Chalfont St Peter. A fisherman and Spurs fan. C2: Challenger Ian Newman. A retired millinery ...
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4839
Re: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
I don't know if I fell asleep (which I doubt because this was a game to keep you awake), but did Phil Hammond have a slot today? It's normally after the second numbers isn't it? Anyway, great game - maybe somewhat spoilt by someone saying beforehand that they thought it was the best quarter final e...
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:57 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 22nd 2016
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5525
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 22nd 2016
Great game and a really high standard. Conrad did brilliantly to keep up with Paul's phenomenal level. I would've gone 4-large at the end there too but that's not really a surprise.
Alternative 203-based solution to last numbers: ((100 + 5) x 50 + 75) / 25
Alternative 203-based solution to last numbers: ((100 + 5) x 50 + 75) / 25
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: People you shouldn't trust
- Replies: 921
- Views: 421026
Re: People you shouldn't trust
Oops. Sorry. Fixed now.Femidom Chunderthrust wrote: I think that quote has literally been attributed to the wrong person.
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:36 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: People you shouldn't trust
- Replies: 921
- Views: 421026
Re: People you shouldn't trust
Nice circular definition there. I'd say defining a word by using the word itself is a bad idea.sean d wrote:I see the OED has bowed to the stupidity of the general public by including a non-literal definition of literally....
1.1 (informal) Used for emphasis while not being literally true
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4839
Re: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
Secondly, No.6 Seed Tim "The Leamington Spa Lancer" Down - 8 Wins, 717 Points. (Average: 89.63) I initially misread this as "The Leamington Lap Dancer". Also, not Tim "The Count" Down?? Conundrum Points/Max/%: 20/80 (25%) I've tried to let this go and I'll probably wis...
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4839
Re: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
I don't know if I fell asleep (which I doubt because this was a game to keep you awake), but did Phil Hammond have a slot today? It's normally after the second numbers isn't it? Anyway, great game - maybe somewhat spoilt by someone saying beforehand that they thought it was the best quarter final e...
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 10th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 67)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 641
Tuesday 10th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 67)
C1: Champion Tony Lock (1 win, 90 points). A retired bank worker from Chalfont St Peter. A fisherman and Spurs fan. C2: Challenger Lee Williams. An outreach worker at the University of Sheffield. Plays football and is a Disney film fanatic. DC: Susie Dent and Greg Rusedski. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Oth...
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 13th 2016
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4523
Re: Spoilers For Monday June 13th 2016
I wouldn't have seen GOUTINESS as its not a word that has come up enough for me to remember it. As a non-apterite I find that fascinating. You're actually saying that you've had this exact combination of letters on more than one occasion? Having spent about 25 seconds re-cycling -ING, OUT-, -EST, -...
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3769
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
I'm still curious as to what they're going to do about David Edgar, who failed to qualify for the finals solely on the basis of having OUTRANG disallowed when it was really OK. He would still be at the studios for the finals as the "reserve" #9 contestant if there is one, but as Tim has m...
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3769
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
Oh, and to use a Robbo-ism, WAHEY! The finals lineup is now determined. (Again, I'm assuming that someone in one of the spoilers threads would have warned us long ago if one of the expected finalists wasn't going to turn up.) Best of luck as ever to Paul, Robin, Ann, Conrad, Dave, Tim, Sean and Ton...
- Wed May 25, 2016 9:20 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 24 May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 74)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4079
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 24 May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 74)
Screw it, you've swayed me. I'm re-adding THEORIKAS. Made the decision after I looked up one of the other inflected "also" forms that were discussed in Aptomail ("ALTERATE, also ALTERATED") and discovered that ALTERATEDED had in fact been added to aptodic. I had previously thoug...
- Sun May 22, 2016 9:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 65)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 723
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 65)
It's Dave Costello's last game and he'll be hoping to finish as an octochamp. C1: Champion Dave Costello (7 wins, 621 points.) A pensions actuary from Bath. Enjoys riding his motorbike, running and badminton. C2: Challenger Thomas Wade, a student from Blackwood in Caerphilly. An avid gamer and cuber...
- Sat May 21, 2016 2:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
- Replies: 315
- Views: 142291
Re: Countdown mentions on other shows
BUMHOLE also on Gogglebox yesterday.
- Sat May 21, 2016 9:25 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20 May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 71)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3095
Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 72)
Me too. I was delighted to get TITMOUSE having missed it twice in the first game of my run.Gavin Chipper wrote:I saw HORNLIKE in the last letters. Hyphenated though.
Well done Robin, another great performance.
- Wed May 18, 2016 10:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 18 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 69)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6943
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 18 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 69)
STEPSON in round 5 and OPERATIST in round 8. I was pretty pleased with those until I missed INCREASED.
- Mon May 16, 2016 11:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 26th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 60)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 670
Tuesday 26th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 60)
Dave has already come through three crucial conundrums in his two wins so far and will probably be hoping for an easier game today against Ken Steed. C1: Champion Dave Costello (2 wins, 183 points.) A pensions actuary from Bath. Enjoys riding his motorbike, running and badminton. C2: Challenger Ken ...
- Mon May 16, 2016 9:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2895
Re: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
Just BOX.Zarte Siempre wrote:Did you manage to find a word at the same time?Tim Down wrote:I also had BUMHOLE in round 12 and was childishly pleased about it.
- Mon May 16, 2016 9:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 19th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 55)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 697
Tuesday 19th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 55)
Ann Dibben has been sweeping aside all competition for 5 games now. How will today's challenger Neville Spiers get on? C1: Champion Ann Dibben (5 wins, 543 points). A company director from Haslemere, Surrey, and mum to 2-year-old Alice. C2: Challenger Neville Spiers, a business and property consulta...
- Mon May 16, 2016 8:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dress and make-up when appearing on show
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9591
Re: Dress and make-up when appearing on show
Not that I'm aware of. I wore several blue-ish shirts on the show, most recently the series finals in April. Perhaps shirts that closely match the colour of the set would be a problem.Ciaran McCarthy wrote: I was wearing blue shirt when i was on recording....is it changed after 2014?
- Mon May 16, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2895
Re: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
ROUTINIST in round 1. I also had BUMHOLE in round 12 and was childishly pleased about it.
- Sun May 15, 2016 9:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Would anybody like any help?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4767
Re: Would anybody like any help?
I've got the Wednesday and Thursday recaps, but luckily I only have 2 of each of those to do, as there weren't any, but I do have the April 5th one that Tim has missed, and I assume Sean is catching up as quick as possible. But, I certainly hope to be up to speed tomorrow. :D I did a skeleton one f...
- Tue May 10, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 12th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 50)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 795
Tuesday 12th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 50)
Two good wins so far for Tom Coward, but how will he fare against Apterite Ann Dibben? C1: Champion Tom Coward (2 wins, 142 points.) From Finchley. Takes ballroom classes and plays hockey. C2: Challenger Ann Dibben. A company director from Haslemere, Surrey. Mum to 2 year old Alice.Trying to learn L...
- Wed May 04, 2016 9:45 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 3 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 65)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4220
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 3 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 65)
He was seeded above Tim in the finals. In that case, they must have caught the mistake with PETTIES, which I believe was his only administrative error. I'm going to update his total on the main Series 74 wiki page accordingly. (The only other way he could have got above Tim is if they've now starte...
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 313439
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I'm running London Marathon in two weeks and then will be having a go at improving on 17:45 by the end of summer. I'm not convinced I'll find an extra 17 seconds though. I see from here that you got 2:57:19 in the London Marathon, so congratulations on that! I'd like to do a marathon one day and ma...
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 29th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 42)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 589
Tuesday 29th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 42)
Sean has two wins and starts today's episode at Nick's prompting by talking about having eaten live termites and scorpions while in Southeast Asia. C1: Champion Sean Cooke (2 wins, 149 points.) From County Cork, plays American Football for Cork Admirals. C2: Challenger Heather Armstrong. A Chemistry...
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 21 April 2016 (Series 74 Episode 57)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3932
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 21 April 2016 (Series 74 Episode 57)
SULFITE in FUGLIEST round.
Another great performance by Ann, congratulations to her.
Another great performance by Ann, congratulations to her.
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 2:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 38)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1621
Re: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 38)
James, want me to do 29th March next?