I am very pleased to hear that Charlie. Thanks.Charlie Reams wrote:Those clips are great precisely because he's normally so calm and professional even when relaying live results from about 100 games at once.Ralph wrote:I had never seen Jeff Stelling so I have now watched him on YouTube.
He is a bit "in your face" (I think that's the expression) isn't he?
I hope he doesn't rant on Countdown.
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New series
New set
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New version of theme tune?
Go on, Damian - bung Spiritman a few bob to use this...........................(last tune on list)
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New set
New hosts
New version of theme tune?
Go on, Damian - bung Spiritman a few bob to use this...........................(last tune on list)
http://members.lycos.co.uk/spiritmanproductions/
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I'll be sure to do that, Charlie - I'm looking forward to it.Charlie Reams wrote:Then You'll be watching me in action against the worryingly good Peter Davies Make sure you come and say hi before/after, it's always nice to meet people who are otherwise virtual apparitions.harry wrote: I'm in the audience a fortnight on Monday, so I'll get an early insight.
I'm also looking forward to shaking Kai's hand.
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Oh, good choices. I was disappointing when I'd heard that Alexander Armstrong pulled out, but I'm a fan of Jeff Stelling.
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You are Tony Blair and I claim my £5Damian E wrote:Yes, brand new set. New chairs, new cue cards, new titles, new potatoes.Steven Briers wrote:I agree with the general consensus that Jeff Stelling would be a good host. I've only ever seen him a couple of times on Sky Sports but he seems to fit the criteria. I wonder if there'll be a revamp of the set to launch the new era as well.
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I'm a bit late in this thread, but I have to say that I'll be very pleased with a new set to go with the new hosts. I never found that loud pink background at all easy on the eye.
I wonder what Carol Vorderman will do post-Countdown? I guess she'll have a nice long holiday first.
I wonder what Carol Vorderman will do post-Countdown? I guess she'll have a nice long holiday first.
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It's better than the set they had when Ben Wilson was kicking ass which looked like it was decorated by the same outfit that did Bobby Sands' cell.
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Like she hasn't already had enough of a holiday? Working about 40 days a year and still needs a holiday? And they moan about teachers...Andy Clews wrote:I'm a bit late in this thread, but I have to say that I'll be very pleased with a new set to go with the new hosts. I never found that loud pink background at all easy on the eye.
I wonder what Carol Vorderman will do post-Countdown? I guess she'll have a nice long holiday first.
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My husband took my son and some of his mates ten pin bowling today and when I arrived to meet them I noticed a TV screen in the restaurant bit and it was Sky Sports Saturday, or whatever it's called. I was excited to see Jeff on telly and dragged my husband to show him to him. I guess my ice maiden heart, filled with love for RW and CV, is melting already, even though a new episode is yet to be aired.
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I'm really looking forward to seeing the new show on Monday. Talk about wishing your life away! I've never seen Jeff on Sky but, according to newspaper reports, he's got a good personality and is ideal for the job. I just can't wait to get my pad and pencil out and get cracking on my efforts at participating. If you're around Jeff and Rachel, good luck, as for sure the newspapers will be ready to criticize after the first programme.
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Lesley, had you heard of Jeff Stelling before today?
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@ Jason: yes, I'd heard of him, but only from an article in a TV listings mag. Thing is, I normally skip / skim read the sports articles, however something in this one made me read it. I guess it must've been Jeff's sparkle shining through.
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Lesley, does your husband like sports?
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No, thankfully. Neither of us liked sports at school, and neither play or watch anything, aside from football world cup type things (watch, not play lol), but not religiously. It's a shame for our son though to not have any sport influence projected on to him...Jason Larsen wrote:Lesley, does your husband like sports?
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Why was he watching them when you saw Jeff, then?
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So far so good. I'm still in dinosaur mode a bit and not too sure how much I like all the changes; I'm sure it won't take too long to win me over!
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We were in a public bowling place, and it was on the screen. Blimey, we don't even know if we have any sports channels at home!Jason Larsen wrote:Why was he watching them when you saw Jeff, then?
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I understand you, Lesley.
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I'm actually preferring Rachel to Jeff so far. She talks about sport less!
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Actually, I know in some respects Jeff makes it his own show because he talks about sports, but in the introduction of his very first Countdown he said, "Rest assured, this is the same Countdown you've grown to love over the years." Basically, in plain English that means "Countdown is going to be ok."
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As a Sky Sports viewer I was aware of Mr Stelling. I did have concerns about his presentation style and whether it would be appropriate for Countdown, but he's done ok so far.
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Jeff has toned it down, indeed!
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Lesley Jeavons wrote:I'm actually preferring Rachel to Jeff so far. She talks about sport less!
Rachel is I believe a fellow Man U supporter she can do no wrong Hopefully Hartlepool Jeff's team will draw MU then sport will reign and we may get Sir A in dictionary corner what more could we ask for.
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Jeff has shocked me!
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Les Butterworth wrote:
Rachel is I believe a fellow Man U supporter she can do no wrong Hopefully Hartlepool Jeff's team will draw MU then sport will reign and we may get Sir A in dictionary corner what more could we ask for.
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