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And with only one month to that most celebrated of days, you know that this series of Countdown is heading towards its climax.
We have 6 confirmed finalists, and we will more thank likely have our 7th this week.
In pole position is Gemma Church, who currently occupies this position, and will have her place guaranteed, if the current champion, Jonathan Liew, loses any time after today, then Gemma's place in the final will be secured.
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Selina Scott continues in DC today and tomorrow, before Pam Ayres rejoins DC on Wednesday.
Graeme will be along with the recap later.
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