Haha excellent. Probably so, yes.Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:Did Liz Thomas (of the Dail Mail) work for the Sun in those days then?
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If they said yes, the next headline might be:Derek Hazell wrote:The Sun reported on page 3 that David Hasselhoff was begging Countdown bosses to let him be a "judge" in Dictionary Corner
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So do Kerry Katona and Amy Winehouse. Not really sufficient recommendation on its own.Derek Hazell wrote:But, at least it gets talked about.
One thing that gets Countdown talked about is when rude words are expunged from the recording. Perhaps the show needs a bit more WANKING and FARTING in order to be taken seriously by the Daily Rail and its ilk.
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Perhaps they could do a late-night Countdown Uncut which includes those words. Actually, why stop at coarse words? Rachel could wear a thong and place the letters on the board with sticky nipple patches, leather-clad Suzie could be the dominatrix who gently whips the contestants (once for each letter in their word) and, not wishing to be sexist, Jeff can wear a thong, too. How the contestants can earn bonus points I'll leave to your imagination.Rosemary Roberts wrote:One thing that gets Countdown talked about is when rude words are expunged from the recording. Perhaps the show needs a bit more WANKING and FARTING in order to be taken seriously by the Daily Rail and its ilk.
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I only had to say The Sun and "page 3" and all hell's depravities have broken loose
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lol.Derek Hazell wrote:I only had to say The Sun and "page 3" and all hell's depravities have broken loose
And I've just realised... Page 3 has articles??
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Us laymen call them tits.Alec Rivers wrote:lol.Derek Hazell wrote:I only had to say The Sun and "page 3" and all hell's depravities have broken loose
And I've just realised... Page 3 has articles??
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A-lol (although I knew that was coming!)Matt Morrison wrote:Us laymen call them tits.Alec Rivers wrote:lol.Derek Hazell wrote:I only had to say The Sun and "page 3" and all hell's depravities have broken loose
And I've just realised... Page 3 has articles??
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And I knew you were going bring it full circle by saying "dictionary corner's had its fair share of tits".Alec Rivers wrote:A-lol (although I knew that was coming!)Matt Morrison wrote:Us laymen call them tits.Alec Rivers wrote:And I've just realised... Page 3 has articles??
Oh, you didn't did you.
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I didn't, because where would it end? If we took an inclusive approach, who knows how long we'd be running this thread for? Take this forum, for example, with its mighty melange of metaphorical mammary mimickers.Derek Hazell wrote:And I knew you were going bring it full circle by saying "dictionary corner's had its fair share of tits".
Oh, you didn't did you.
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Now you're just milking the joke...Alec Rivers wrote:I didn't, because where would it end? If we took an inclusive approach, who knows how long we'd be running this thread for? Take this forum, for example, with its mighty melange of metaphorical mammary mimickers.Derek Hazell wrote:And I knew you were going bring it full circle by saying "dictionary corner's had its fair share of tits".
Oh, you didn't did you.
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lol. Put it down to my eagerness to stay abreast of developments in a thread of significant comedic potential.Simon Myers wrote:Now you're just milking the joke...Alec Rivers wrote:I didn't, because where would it end? If we took an inclusive approach, who knows how long we'd be running this thread for? Take this forum, for example, with its mighty melange of metaphorical mammary mimickers.Derek Hazell wrote:And I knew you were going bring it full circle by saying "dictionary corner's had its fair share of tits".
Oh, you didn't did you.
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I see we've got Rory McGrath for the finals. A bloke that I've already met. How strange - I haven't exactly met many celebrities!
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Is that just for the first two QFs or for the main thing?Derek Hazell wrote:I see we've got Rory McGrath for the finals. A bloke that I've already met. How strange - I haven't exactly met many celebrities!
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I believe it's Dr Phil for one of the two days, not sure which.
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Ken Bruce just announced on Radio 2 that he hopes to be on in the New Year.
Then proceeded to tell the Welsh version of Countdown joke.
Then proceeded to tell the Welsh version of Countdown joke.
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does anyone have any idea who is the DC guest on the 9th of december recordings? i ve go a rare weekday off work so am goin down?
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Paul Zenon.martin moore wrote:does anyone have any idea who is the DC guest on the 9th of december recordings? i ve go a rare weekday off work so am goin down?
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Since December 9th is a Wednesday, would I be right in assuming that the new series will start recording on Monday 7thD Eadie wrote:Paul Zenon.martin moore wrote:does anyone have any idea who is the DC guest on the 9th of december recordings? i ve go a rare weekday off work so am goin down?
P.S. When will Series 62 start broadcasting
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New series goes out from Jan 11th, starting in studio Dec 7.
Better check with Derek though, in case there are any changes
Better check with Derek though, in case there are any changes
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Don't worry, Damian. I told you during your last hysterical phone call that I was fine with the dates you had given me!D Eadie wrote:New series goes out from Jan 11th, starting in studio Dec 7.
Better check with Derek though, in case there are any changes
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Derek Hazell wrote:Don't worry, Damian. I told you during your last hysterical phone call that I was fine with the dates you had given me!D Eadie wrote:New series goes out from Jan 11th, starting in studio Dec 7.
Better check with Derek though, in case there are any changes
You've lost me on this one.
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Yeah yeah Damian.D Eadie wrote:You've lost me on this one.
Anyway.
How about in honour of the importance of the number 9 in Countdown, having a week of nonagenarian guests in Dictionary Corner? We could have the crime writer P.D. James, the wartime singer Vera Lynn, the comedian Norman Wisdom, the wartime cook Marguerite Patten, and the actor Herbert Lom.
At their ages, one show would probably be enough, and you could pay them pro rata-ly.
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Can't remember if he's been on before, but I reckon Gervase Phinn would be a great guest with his anecdotes, poems etc.
Also Damian lookalike - comedian Stewart Lee should be given a go.
The top top choice would be the great Harry Hill though, it could be done as a favour for allowing his pal, the knitted character, on Countdown a few weeks ago.
Also Damian lookalike - comedian Stewart Lee should be given a go.
The top top choice would be the great Harry Hill though, it could be done as a favour for allowing his pal, the knitted character, on Countdown a few weeks ago.
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This would be great.Jojo Apollo wrote:Also Damian lookalike - comedian Stewart Lee should be given a go.
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Or his old mate Richard Herring (a keen scrabble player I believe)
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I have some guests id like to see in the corner,
Malcolm Hebden- norris wouldnt have far to travel from the kabin
david walliams - obscurity guaranteed
william G Stewart - does anyone else miss him?
Andy Gray - is he really a fountain of knowledge on anything else but foortball?
Malcolm Hebden- norris wouldnt have far to travel from the kabin
david walliams - obscurity guaranteed
william G Stewart - does anyone else miss him?
Andy Gray - is he really a fountain of knowledge on anything else but foortball?
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How about a few to even up the Sun (banned in Liverpool & many fire-stations) columnists who pop up regularly?
Tommy Sheridan
Jimmy Reid
Dennis Skinner
George Galloway
Derek Hatton
Jim Sillars
Arthur Scargill
Any other likely Left-Wingers (in the political rather than the football sense)
Tommy Sheridan
Jimmy Reid
Dennis Skinner
George Galloway
Derek Hatton
Jim Sillars
Arthur Scargill
Any other likely Left-Wingers (in the political rather than the football sense)
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George Galloway would be an excellent choice, doesnt take himself too seriously, always up for a laugh, plus has some amusing anecdotes about Westminster etc.Davy Affleck wrote:How about a few to even up the Sun (banned in Liverpool & many fire-stations) columnists who pop up regularly?
Tommy Sheridan
Jimmy Reid
Dennis Skinner
George Galloway
Derek Hatton
Jim Sillars
Arthur Scargill
Any other likely Left-Wingers (in the political rather than the football sense)
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Let's ask Damian to get people like Kaye Adams on - she's a columnist for the Daily Record. Then of course, there's Donal MacIntyre, who's written for the Guardian, or we could ask him to invite some politically neutral people like, I dunno, Rory McGrath or even Steve Davis. Come to that, some sportsmen would really add to the mix - anyone got Matt le Tissier's number?Jojo Apollo wrote:George Galloway would be an excellent choice, doesnt take himself too seriously, always up for a laugh, plus has some amusing anecdotes about Westminster etc.Davy Affleck wrote:How about a few to even up the Sun (banned in Liverpool & many fire-stations) columnists who pop up regularly?
If you really wanted to balance the whole thing he could invite Jerry Springer, but even I think Jerry on Countdown's a bit far-fetched.
I guess a week really is a long time in politics.
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All I said was that George Galloway would be an excellent choice... I personally couldn't care less what the political leaning is. I gave some other non political choices too, previously.Lesley Hines wrote:Let's ask Damian to get people like Kaye Adams on - she's a columnist for the Daily Record. Then of course, there's Donal MacIntyre, who's written for the Guardian, or we could ask him to invite some politically neutral people like, I dunno, Rory McGrath or even Steve Davis. Come to that, some sportsmen would really add to the mix - anyone got Matt le Tissier's number?Jojo Apollo wrote:George Galloway would be an excellent choice, doesnt take himself too seriously, always up for a laugh, plus has some amusing anecdotes about Westminster etc.Davy Affleck wrote:How about a few to even up the Sun (banned in Liverpool & many fire-stations) columnists who pop up regularly?
If you really wanted to balance the whole thing he could invite Jerry Springer, but even I think Jerry on Countdown's a bit far-fetched.
I guess a week really is a long time in politics.
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I think Lesley was teasing previous contributors more than you.Jojo Apollo wrote:
All I said was that George Galloway would be an excellent choice... I personally couldn't care less what the political leaning is. I gave some other non political choices too, previously.
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Yeah, sorry, I've had a bit of a nark on about the whole thing, really. I watch it for the words and as long as the guests aren't coming out with immense propaganda I tend to enjoy whoever it is for whatever merits they bring at the time. Usually. I'm quite happy with controversy; it makes for an interesting talking point.Charlie Reams wrote:I think Lesley was teasing previous contributors more than you.
I'd like to see George Galloway too, for the record. Although I think I'd prefer it as a 'would like to meet'. I'd like to find out why he thought going on Big Brother would bring the masses out of apathy about politics.
Off to get some sleep - I'm much nicer after that
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Frankie Boyle.
Please.
(And while he's there could someone have a word about his preconceptions about the show? Thanks )
Please.
(And while he's there could someone have a word about his preconceptions about the show? Thanks )
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I don't think they could pay the editor enough to allow it.Lesley Hines wrote:Frankie Boyle.
Please.
(And while he's there could someone have a word about his preconceptions about the show? Thanks )
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This after but him want you would still? http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... 813#p72813Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Both as a fan of them and also because I think they'd be good, I wouldn't mind seeing Michael McIntyre or David Mitchell on the show. I reckon McIntyre would be hilarious, if only paired with the rather more reserved (but lovely) Susie.
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We get the message.Derek Hazell wrote:This after but him want you would still? http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... 813#p72813Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Both as a fan of them and also because I think they'd be good, I wouldn't mind seeing Michael McIntyre or David Mitchell on the show. I reckon McIntyre would be hilarious, if only paired with the rather more reserved (but lovely) Susie.
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