No, not the World Cup in South Africa, althought that's not completely insignificant, but the finals of Series 62 of Countdown.
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![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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But, while we wait for those to commence, we've got the small matter of 3 more preliminaries, before the first quarter-final on Thursday.
Our current champion is our very own Scott Gillies. 2 impressive performances so far, accumulating him 199 points.
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![Question :?:](./images/smilies/icon_question.gif)
In DC this week, is our 5th different John of the series (well 4th, if you discount Jon Gaunt, since he doesn't have the "h"). So, following in the footsteps of Mr. Stapleton, Mr. Suchet and Mr. Parrott, is Mr. John Inverdale, in for his 5th stint in DC.
So, while we wait in anticipation for the finals to start on Thursday, let's see if Scott Gillies could be in with a shout of becoming a finalist for Series 63.
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)