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Pretty pointless cheating on the audition when you'll end up looking like a spanner on the show. It's like cheating on apterous, who, in their right mind, could be remotely arsed?Matt Coates wrote:.... people could cheat the new system.
I do believe he lives there?Ryan Taylor wrote:Ryan Vickers (Series 61) had a phone audition. He was in Canada at the time though I think.
Yeah, he had already planned his world tour for the year and so tied in the Countdown appearance when he was in the British leg of the journey. Vick's World Tour can all be read HereJeff Clayton wrote:I do believe he lives there?Ryan Taylor wrote:Ryan Vickers (Series 61) had a phone audition. He was in Canada at the time though I think.
Correct.Rich Priest wrote:A friend of mine who applied (unsuccessfully) last year had a phone audition.Hazarding a guess I'd imagine that in these financially hard times its attraction is that it saves on booking hotel rooms or other audition venues as well as the travel expenses for the production team when they have to audition people from all over the country.
What happened?Lesley Hines wrote:I had a phone audition: it was fine. Shame about my recording...
It was fine really until I found out I'd be playing some utter stud (young fit lad...) and then I just went to jelly. Weak at the knees. (It couldn't possibly be that he was a better player than me.) If only I could remember his nameRyan Taylor wrote:What happened?Lesley Hines wrote:I had a phone audition: it was fine. Shame about my recording...
LOL, Lesley is teh legend.Lesley Hines wrote:It was fine really until I found out I'd be playing some utter stud (young fit lad...) and then I just went to jelly. Weak at the knees. (It couldn't possibly be that he was a better player than me.) If only I could remember his nameRyan Taylor wrote:What happened?Lesley Hines wrote:I had a phone audition: it was fine. Shame about my recording...
A-LOLLesley Hines wrote:It was fine really until I found out I'd be playing some utter stud (young fit lad...) and then I just went to jelly. Weak at the knees. (It couldn't possibly be that he was a better player than me.) If only I could remember his nameRyan Taylor wrote:What happened?Lesley Hines wrote:I had a phone audition: it was fine. Shame about my recording...
I actually feel quite priveleged that mine was at the London Studios now.Kirk Bevins wrote:Correct.Rich Priest wrote:A friend of mine who applied (unsuccessfully) last year had a phone audition.Hazarding a guess I'd imagine that in these financially hard times its attraction is that it saves on booking hotel rooms or other audition venues as well as the travel expenses for the production team when they have to audition people from all over the country.
When I auditioned, I didn't know my 75 times tables.John Bosley wrote:Had audition today, having sat in traffic on the M62 (to Leeds) getting my 75 times table sorted in my head and then losing it completely in the interview.
Is going through your 75 times table while driving more dangerous than texting? It is surely not illegal - yet!
You don't need to if you're a stud muffin.Ryan Taylor wrote:When I auditioned, I didn't know my 75 times tables.John Bosley wrote:Had audition today, having sat in traffic on the M62 (to Leeds) getting my 75 times table sorted in my head and then losing it completely in the interview.
Is going through your 75 times table while driving more dangerous than texting? It is surely not illegal - yet!
Sounds like you're writing off his audition on the basis that he forgot his 75 times table!Lesley Hines wrote:You don't need to if you're a stud muffin.Ryan Taylor wrote:When I auditioned, I didn't know my 75 times tables.John Bosley wrote:Had audition today, having sat in traffic on the M62 (to Leeds) getting my 75 times table sorted in my head and then losing it completely in the interview.
Is going through your 75 times table while driving more dangerous than texting? It is surely not illegal - yet!
Unlucky John - did they tell you how you got on or was it a sympathetically polite smile-type effort? They did tell me when I applied that only ~1/3 (or similar invented stat) get through on their first application, so don't lose heart.
I can recommend somewhere to practice, if that helps?
Just realised how that read - I meant unlucky about losing it in the interview.Gavin Chipper wrote:Sounds like you're writing off his audition on the basis that he forgot his 75 times table!
If I get on the prog, I shall make a point of looking in at apteros - thanks for the suggestions.Nah, I got on! Seriously, I'm not sure they take your face into consideration (particularly as they sometimes do phone auditions) but manners may count (e.g. if you were a total arrogant arse, they probably wouldn't put you on).John Bosley wrote:- but I guess it depends on your face and your manner as well!
How did you get on?Kirk Bevins wrote:but manners may count (e.g. if you were a total arrogant arse, they probably wouldn't put you on).
There are a couple of names that spring to mind that would contradict this theory.Kirk Bevins wrote: but manners may count (e.g. if you were a total arrogant arse, they probably wouldn't put you on).
There's certainly been a few in DC that fit that bill.Liam Tiernan wrote:There are a couple of names that spring to mind that would contradict this theory.Kirk Bevins wrote: but manners may count (e.g. if you were a total arrogant arse, they probably wouldn't put you on).
Apterous. Maybe a bit more attention to detail next time might get you in.John Bosley wrote:Shit - but apparently I 'came close to passing'; so after weeping into my coffee, I decided to try again.
I must say it is much easier 'on screen' than having to write down all the letters while they are being spoken.
OK! You told me to try apteros - I will, I will.
Sweet. Let me know when you're on and I'll try to come.Ben Hunter wrote:Bit the bullet today and applied. Dunno my dates yet, but I'm gonna have to hit Apterous hard now
Ben Wilson wrote:Good stuff Ben H. I'm sure once you've overcome the initial friction and nerves you'll find it a most enjoyable experience.
Hahaha. Haha. Oh no, the dreaded interthread!Ben Wilson wrote:Good stuff Ben H. I'm sure once you've overcome the initial friction and nerves you'll find it a most enjoyable experience.
. Can't wait to watch your shows Jack.