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James, it wasn't intended to be funny.

James Robinson wrote:So, not just me then it seems: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a43 ... tudio.html

Actually, just you.

Yes, please do.

Series 6 winner Darryl Francis has stepped forward to take the place of Robert, whom we wish the best of luck on Pointless.

James Robinson wrote: After Rose had said 7, Sam hesitated for nearly 10 seconds, then said "Yeah, 7",

Try 3 seconds.

Sorry - should have been 5.5 inches square. Letters and numbers same size.

3.5 inches square.

Yes, you are right. It probably creates more problems than it solves, all things considered.
Ah well. It was interesting while it lasted.

The numbers selection idea initially looked to solve the imbalance between 1 person picking once and the other picking twice, but it's clear now that it could actually create other issues. Thanks Graeme, but we'll stick to the current method. I'd not considered how it might put Rachel in an extremel...

I've often thought that round 14 should be a random pick of 6 of the 24 numbers tiles. Brilliant suggestion, and one we've rather stupidly, never ever thought of. Consider it incorporated. Rd 14 - Rachel's pick - it alleviates the need for tossing, which, when considering the shortage of qualified ...

Format 41 contestants to play. Series will run for 8 weeks on screen, comprising of 40 shows. Players were each given a number from 1 to 41. The list of the 41 players was entered into a draw randomizer at random.org and the 41 names came out in the order below. A copy of the random.org draw is avai...

Any idea what the knock-on effect would be upon the potential filming schedule for series 68? Cheers Well this event takes up all Jan and Feb on-screen. The remaining 4 months will be devoted to Series 68 proper, from March to June end, minus a bit of Cheltenham racing etc. Likelihood is we'll star...

We're going to start finalising the participants from all those who've asked to be included and will contact you individually with more details over the next week or so. Once all invitees have confirmed their availability, we will crack on with the draw. Again, please note that unfortunately, it is ...

Hope to have more news in the coming few days. Ideally, it's 8 weeks, 41 contestants, 23 get a bye, 18 play in preliminaries to make 9 winners, giving us the magical 32 figure required for a knockout event. Massively oversubscribed so far, but we'll work on the invitees shortly. 41 is the maximum bu...

Thanks for everyone who's responded so swiftly. A few have asked questions, so i thought it best to clear up in here rather than email dozens of responses. There isn't really a set format as of yet. It's not a case of finalists only or Octochamps only, it's just about us putting it out there and see...

Hello, It's looking very much like Countdown will get the go-ahead to stage a special Countdown Champions event, with a view to it kick-starting our 2013 tv schedule. A celebration of 30 years of Countdown. Nothing guaranteed, but work is being done behind the scenes to try and make it happen. Given...