Welcome! - Post here first

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:05 am

Yo Dan

Nice to have you back.

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:10 am

.........welcome Daniel and give my love to your mum

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:12 am

Chris Corby wrote:give my love to your mum

I already gave my love to Peaky's mum.

Also welcome back Dan, it's been too long.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:43 pm

Welcome back Dan, and welcome to the new abode.

I seem to remember that after I joined the group, your games were the first I saw that were played by a group member, so I watched them with an even greater interest.

I also well remember your encounter with Anne Robinson. What was it she called you? Gloria, I believe.

So, welcome to the forum, Gloria.

Dan Peake · Post by **Dan Peake** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:10 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome you've given me and err... my mum.

I am the one and the same, Jason, I have been on the Weakest Link and called Ulrika. Sliiiiightly embarrassing.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:17 pm

Gloria, Ulrika. What's in a name? I'm sure you'll answer to either.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:43 am

Who is she?

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:07 am

Jason Larsen wrote:Who is she?

Well I know numerous Ulrikas, of which any could be the one in question. But the main Ulrika that springs to mind is... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulrika_Jonsson

alanpaterson1964 · Post by **alanpaterson1964** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:57 pm

Hi - My names Alan.
I've been a fan of Countdown since Day 1 - incidentally anyone know what happened to Cathy who used to do the letters?. I enjoy being able to beat the contestants - and especially trying to beat Carol at the numbers game - which i'm proud to say has happened quite a few times (if you can call about 3 times in over 25 years quite a few

)

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:20 pm

Alan Peterson? Your name sounds familiar! Were you a contestant on Countdown in the past?

In any event, welcome!

Gary Male · Post by **Gary Male** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:03 am

Hello. I'm Gary, as you may have guessed from my username. I used to be quite good at Countdown. My hero is Kirk Bevins.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:51 pm

Hi, Gary!

Nice to meet you!

I seem to remember you were on Countdown with Richard Whiteley! Is that true?

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:49 pm

Welcome back GM.

Ian J Patterson · Post by **Ian J Patterson** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:35 am

Hello Countdowners, Ian here. I have been watching Countdown from day one, and have gradually improved my word power; on a good day I can manage a five

My number game is better and I never write it down: if I did it wouldn't help.

Ian

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:41 am

Hi, Ian!

Welcome!

Gary Male · Post by **Gary Male** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:07 am

Yes. I don't really put much effort in these days. I kind of stopped trying seriously when it became apparent that I was too crap to be invited back for the Champion of Champions. Then in 2006 I proved conclusively I was too crap for Champion of Champions.

Andrew Lowe · Post by **Andrew Lowe** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:59 pm

I never like these things, but here goes:

I'm Andrew, once known as Noel in a previous life, now either known as Andrew, APL, or if you're staunch traditionalists, Noel. Getting ready to commence upon reading Classics at Manchester University come September.

Used to watch Countdown regularly when the great RW was at the helm, watched it occasionally when Des Lynam took over, and very rarely watch it now that Des O'Connor's in the chair.

One of the rare people who enjoys/enjoyed the conversation between host and Carol more than the game, hence why the changes of host affected me more than they may have affected others.

I think that will do nicely for now.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:03 pm

Noel!

Good to have you back. I honestly thought you were dead.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:04 pm

Andrew Lowe wrote: I'm Andrew, once known as Noel in a previous life, now either known as Andrew, APL, or if you're staunch traditionalists, Noel. Getting ready to commence upon reading Classics at Manchester University come September.

Welcome back

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:16 pm

Andrew, I'm sorry we met in such a trying time, but welcome anyway!

Andrew Lowe · Post by **Andrew Lowe** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:40 pm

Nice to know that I've been missed. I might even tune in to an episode of Countdown to see what I've been missing!

No, I'm not quite dead. Nearly, but not quite! I've just had a lot of, oh what do you call it?, *shite* to put up with just recently, but I'm back and better (or should that be worse?!) than ever!

I do hope my return from the dead doesn't spell Countdown's demise...

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:46 pm

Andrew, Richard Whiteley is my favorite host, too!

Debbi Flack · Post by **Debbi Flack** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:54 pm

Hi I'm Debbi from Chelmsford and I'm a contestant in the current series (yet to be screened)

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:04 pm

Welcome Debbi! Good to have a fellow Essexian on board.

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:19 pm

Nice to have you Debbi? When's your airdate. I'm always sure to watch if a forum member is on.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:37 pm

Welcome from me too, Debbi.

With the current uncertainty, and the short notice break, maybe any airdate can only be considered as provisional. Good to learn that there are some future programmes that have been recorded.

Andrew Lowe · Post by **Andrew Lowe** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:25 pm

Welcome, Debbi!

Shall look out for you in your programme! Hope you had a good time!

(I would go on the programme myself, but I'm currently in the frame to take over as host.

)

Debbi Flack · Post by **Debbi Flack** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:02 pm

All being well I'll be shown on 2nd September

Jacob Sutton · Post by **Jacob Sutton** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:22 pm

Hi there, my name's Jay, and I'm 16. I have been an avid viewer of Countdown for almost all of my life, taking a shine to the clock and the music when I was 18 months old (I learnt the alphabet from Countdown and it really gave me a kick start into education), and I'm hoping to become a contestant at some point after asking my parents aged just 7 - and being fobbed off with an age limit of 12! Looking back it's lucky I saved myself the embarrassment of an audition as I hadn't really played along very well, I just wanted to go on the show. I was once cast as host for an episode of Countdown as part of a school assembly - there you are, give me the job! Discard all those comments about me having a face for radio, and also my nickname of Des Lynam.

I still remember my first ever 5 I got, DOORS.

And with that, I'll close this post..
Jay

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:34 pm

Hello Debbi, Jay and other newbies. Welcome to the seedy underbelly of daytime television that is C4Countdown.

Steven Briers · Post by **Steven Briers** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:08 am

Hi, I'm Steven Briers and I'm 18 years old. I was on Countdown in Series 55. I'm currently finishing my A levels and awaiting the dreaded results.

I was also wondering how to change my username as I never quite put my full name

Steven

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:55 am

Welcome Jay, Debbi, Steven, and anyone else I've missed because I suck.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:03 am

Hello everyone, and welcome to the forum!

First, Debbie, good luck on Countdown! I look forward to hearing how well you do!

Also, Steven, I recall reading that you were a contestant in Series 55. I don't think you won a game! What was it like to meet Des Lynam in person?

Again, welcome to everyone!

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:08 am

Jason Larsen wrote:Also, Steven, I recall reading that you were a contestant in Series 55. I don't think you won a game!

He was the number 1 seed...

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:33 am

Oh, my gosh! Steven, I didn't mean to under-estimate your intellect!

Conor Travers won that series, didn't he?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:18 am

Jason Larsen wrote:Conor Travers won that series, didn't he?

Yes, making him the first ever winner of back-to-back series.

Edit: Hi Steve!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:08 am

Welcome Jay and Stephen.

I certainly remember you Stephen. IIRC, unlucky to lose to #8 seed in the quarter finals. Hope you've now got over that. And good luck on 14th August.

Stewart Scott · Post by **Stewart Scott** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:16 am

Hello, recent newbies!

Steven Briers · Post by **Steven Briers** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:34 am

Jason Larsen wrote:
Also, Steven, I recall reading that you were a contestant in Series 55. I don't think you won a game! What was it like to meet Des Lynam in person?

The first time I met him, he seemed more like he was just there to do a job, but he was still courteous nonetheless. Then there was a month break and after 3 days of my show being recorded, he announced he was quitting

. But when I went back the two times after, he seemed a lot more lively and far more sociable.

I was also lucky enough to go to his leaving do (along with the other finalists of the series) and I got the chance to properly speak to him and away from the cameras, he's a very pleasant and down-to-earth bloke.

Also, thanks to all for the welcoming messages

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:59 am

Howard Somerset wrote:IIRC, unlucky to lose to #8 seed in the quarter finals.

I remember thinking you looked a little jaded and very different to your heats - were you ill, or been out on the piss the night before or anything?

Steven Briers · Post by **Steven Briers** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:20 am

Jon Corby wrote:
Howard Somerset wrote:IIRC, unlucky to lose to #8 seed in the quarter finals.
I remember thinking you looked a little jaded and very different to your heats - were you ill, or been out on the piss the night before or anything?

I'm not quite sure what it was really; just extreme tiredness, but I didn't feel totally myself. Strange though because my dad and a couple of the fellow contestants also said I didn't seem right.

James Hurrell · Post by **James Hurrell** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:03 pm

Hi Steven

I was in a similar position to yourself as a losing quarter finalist when expected to win. Sometimes it's just not your day.

Welcome to the forum

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:22 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Oh, my gosh! Steven, I didn't mean to under-estimate your intellect!

Are you implying people who don't win any shows aren't very intellectual?

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:37 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:Are you implying people who don't win any shows aren't very intellectual?

I think he might have a point.. After all, you can't read.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:42 pm

Hi, Steven!

You're welcome for my welcome!

I must say, I have seen Des Lynam on Sports Mastermind, and he definitely seems more comfortable on that show! It's his cup of tea. I have never disliked him, but when he was on Countdown, for example, reading an e-mail at the beginning of the show he sounded like a deer in the headlights!

He's still a really good guy, though!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:54 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Are you implying people who don't win any shows aren't very intellectual?
I think he might have a point.. After all, you can't read.

But I can do maths.

James Hurrell · Post by **James Hurrell** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:10 pm

he sounded like a deer in the headlights!

Wondering exactly what this might sound like...

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:07 pm

Total posts 10667 • Total topics 684 • Total members 151 • Our newest member Neil Armstrong

Methinks Richard Brittain may have some questions for our newest member

Gerald · Post by **Gerald** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:26 pm

Hi folks, I'm Gerald and have just joined the forum.

Just wish to make my presence known.

Have been watching Countdown for almost 20 years.

Yesterday I signed up to C4's own forums expecting to find a forum for Countdown but couldn't find anything. When I posted a message asking if there was one nobody could be bothered to reply, although several people viewed the posting.

Hope you folks are more sociable!!

Gerald.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:43 pm

Gerald wrote:Hi folks, I'm Gerald and have just joined the forum.

Just wish to make my presence known.

Have been watching Countdown for almost 20 years.

Yesterday I signed up to C4's own forums expecting to find a forum for Countdown but couldn't find anything. When I posted a message asking if there was one nobody could be bothered to reply, although several people viewed the posting.

Hope you folks are more sociable!!

Gerald.

Welcome

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:00 pm

Go to hell Gerald

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:45 pm

Jon Corby wrote:Go to hell Gerald

I don't remember seeing Corby quite so sociable. You must've pleased him, Gerald.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:24 am

Hi, Gerald!

Welcome to the forum!

Also, James, if you sound like a deer in the headlights that means you don't know anything given the situation.

For example, if Des Lynam woke up very early and appeared to be half-asleep while he was on Countdown he would wonder, "Where am I?" "What is going on?"

That's what a deer in the headlights sounds like!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:52 am

Jason Larsen wrote:That's what a deer in the headlights sounds like!

So pretty much without the general alertness and verbal eloquence that a calm deer usually exhibits, right?

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:05 pm

That's right, Jon!

A Myers · Post by **A Myers** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:53 pm

Hi All

Joined up because I'm so cross about the recent announcement. I even read today that they were considering Myleen Class as a replacement for Carol - what a joke !!

Anyway, it all looks pretty good here. I think I'll go and post a question for you .....

Ann

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:10 pm

Hello!

Ann Myers? Who are you?

Well, as you can see in my profile, I am originally from Seattle, Washington and I have seen Countdown on Youtube and a torrent site that I visit.

I have liked all the hosts of Countdown very much, but I am very well aware that there will be a huge change on Countdown next year.

Anyway, welcome to the forum, ann!

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:47 am

Welcome aboard, Ann. And yes, I don't understand this Klass business either...

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:01 am

Is that really a rumor?

tonywarren · Post by **tonywarren** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:12 am

Okay so I've taken forever to notice the new group and I'm currently 20 shows behind, but I still live in Somerton and still hope to get invited to the next CoC. To add to the list of eternal questions, Why does your friend, who really isn't very good at Countdown, always spot the word you didn't? And point it out every time they meet you?