Countdown Production Team: The Showdown

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:54 pm

Well, it's better than Who's The Greatest Countdowner poll, isn't it?

John Bosley · Post by **John Bosley** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:31 am

Although I voted, I do not know them and would be interested in a little biopic and description of their jobs - or have I missed something?

Paul Howe · Post by **Paul Howe** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:58 am

Wow, that's a completely different team to when I was on, except for Damian of course, and I'm not voting for him!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:52 am

Ahhh, thats me proper shafted, thanks Charlie.

I should point out though that Danielle is not a member of the production team.

The production team is thus.........Series Producer Me, Associate Producers Lara Searle, Kate Horton and Sarah Foulkes,Production Secretary Annette Meighan and Production Assistant Cindy Gertrude Ritson.

5 full time staff and 1 part time. Carlsberg don't do production teams, but if they did......................

JasonCullen · Post by **JasonCullen** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:50 pm

Mine would have been Paula - but not sure if she is on the production team anymore

. She was lovely

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:46 pm

I voted neutrally in this poll.

Jeff Clayton · Post by **Jeff Clayton** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:24 pm

Are you voting neutrally today?

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:21 pm

You should've let us vote for more than one option if we really dislike, say, one particular member of the team...

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:07 am

Will be interesting to see if Mike Brown voted for me

Martin Bishop · Post by **Martin Bishop** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:51 pm

Damian E wrote: I should point out though that Danielle is not a member of the production team.

Don't you make us start a petition.

Andy Thomson · Post by **Andy Thomson** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:46 pm

Cindy Ritson was on the production staff when I was on in 1985. It must be close to a record for anyone in TV to hold down such a job for so long. I guess she must be getting on a bit now...aren't we all!

What about Michael Wyllie - is he still involved?

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:25 pm

Cindy was present on the first ever edition of Countdown on 1982.

She's now 106 yrs old and is only still living due to the mobile pharmaceutical store she carries around with her.

Cindy is the Davros of Countdown and as such, commands all the disrespect she can get, especially off me.

I'll look forward to her slapping me tomorrow once she's read this thread.

Matthew Green · Post by **Matthew Green** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:26 pm

Ill go for Jay, he was pretty efficient and friendly considering he wasnt even on the credits at the time.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:24 am

Kate Horton

tonywarren · Post by **tonywarren** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:41 pm

I'd only consider the smokers in the team. There is something about the camaraderie you encounter standing under an awning on a grim night in Leeds that writes friendship indelibly on your soul. Damian becomes human with a fag on!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:29 pm

Mr. Corby, that's nice of you to say because interestingly enough when I heard Jeff and Rachel were named the new hosts, I called Kate's line, didn't speak to her, but spoke to Sarah. So, I didn't feel too bad. Sarah is also a great lady!

Martin Smith · Post by **Martin Smith** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:35 am

Danielle, even if she's not technically valid, just for the mental image of her bossing people around with her arm in a sling.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:51 am

She is a member here. I've been meaning to talk to her and find out who she is.

Demi · Post by **Demi** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:18 am

Hey, what about me???

Before you say it Damian, I know that I'm not technically part of the Production Team but if Danielle's on the list....!!

Overworked, underpaid and taken for granted as per usual....sniff, sniff.....

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:26 am

Demi wrote:Hey, what about me???

Before you say it Damian, I know that I'm not technically part of the Production Team but if Danielle's on the list....!!

Overworked, underpaid and taken for granted as per usual....sniff, sniff.....

Noooooo - you're doing a phenomenal job, as was noticed when you weren't there for the first few shows of CofC. Not many people know you because a) you're quite hidden on set and b) you don't post here. Welcome to c4c! Let the appreciation commence...

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:42 pm

DODGEM + I = DEMI GOD

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:32 pm

I've heard of that lady and I know she's posted here at least once, but who is she?

tonywarren · Post by **tonywarren** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:02 pm

Sarah's now my favourite. She wrote me a really nice note with the CoC piccies that arrived today

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:04 am

I spoke to her on the phone! She is a very nice lady!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:42 pm

I just paid one of those people a very nice complement earlier!

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:23 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:I just paid one of those people a very nice complement earlier!

You'd better hope that no-one sees this after last time!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:04 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:I just paid one of those people a very nice complement earlier!
You'd better hope that no-one sees this after last time!

I'm not sure if Jason reads and learns from anybody. People told him before how he needs to use the quote function and still he hasn't used it.

Ian Fitzpatrick · Post by **Ian Fitzpatrick** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:12 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:I just paid one of those people a very nice complement earlier!
You'd better hope that no-one sees this after last time!
I'm not sure if Jason reads and learns from anybody. People told him before how he needs to use the quote function and still he hasn't used it.

I could teach him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:32 pm

Ok, everybody, then I'll tell you!

I called Lara to express some rather important things earlier, but I also told her that she has one of the "prettiest smiles I had ever seen out of anyone in the world."

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:48 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Ok, everybody, then I'll tell you!

I called Lara to express some rather important things earlier, but I also told her that she has one of the "prettiest smiles I had ever seen out of anyone in the world."

And how did she reply?

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:51 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Ok, everybody, then I'll tell you!

I called Lara to express some rather important things earlier, but I also told her that she has one of the "prettiest smiles I had ever seen out of anyone in the world."

I would agree with this. Lara got my vote in the poll!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:37 am

I don't know, Kirk.

I will send her an e-mail later tomorrow morning, or maybe tomorrow afternoon and ask her if she got my voicemail.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:20 am

I notice that last time there were any posts on this thread, Damian and Kate were tied at seven votes each. Since then, Damian has created a new account, and has also picked up a new vote. Interesting.

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:14 pm

Jon Corby wrote:I notice that last time there were any posts on this thread, Damian and Kate were tied at seven votes each. Since then, Damian has created a new account, and has also picked up a new vote. Interesting.

Am sure Charlie can put you straight Jon.
I don't recall voting on this.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:16 pm

I'm stunned you even responded to that

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:53 pm

I'm glad you're back, Damian!

But, I don't know if we'll be talking to you for very much longer!

I e-mailed Lara and asked her if she and Kate as well as you would still be on Countdown in a few months and she said you all were not sure about that.

Sad, but true!

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:11 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:I'm glad you're back, Damian!

But, I don't know if we'll be talking to you for very much longer!

Hmm - i'm not planning on dying just yet, Jason. As for who'll be working on the show, those of us on the prod team all have our jobs if we want them. If we chose not to relocate / travel to Manchester for our daily office-based job, then ITV won't have trouble finding 5 replacements, i mean, all they have to do is look on this board. Everyone knows how to run the show, so it would seem.

PS - except of course for Joseph Bolas. Oh, and Jennifer Turner. And David Williams, Gevin Chipper, Julian Fell..................

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:15 pm

So, it'll be no problem for Kate, but where are you and Lara from?

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:11 pm

D Eadie wrote:Everyone knows how to run the show, so it would seem.

ROFLMAO!

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:20 pm

D Eadie wrote:PS - except of course for Joseph Bolas. Oh, and Jennifer Turner. And David Williams, Gevin Chipper, Julian Fell..................

Phew, I made the cut. Living in Manchester is going to be sweet.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:45 pm

I hope commuting to Manchester won't be much of a problem for Damian and Lara! Where are they from?

Who is your favourite member of the production team?