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Let's hope Hazel's phenomenal run will prompt other "sleeping" giants of the game ( Brockwell, Foster, Hare, "Hamer" Rehan at al ) to apply in the hope of breaking even more records.

I asked Rob Foster he said no and has no intentions applying but there are rumours circulating about Zohaib ...

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Quite a few records will be broken

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Jen Steadman's record could go.......Hazel Drury what an amazing player !

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Hello and welcome to another recap after seeing our newest champion Hazel wrap up her first win in style can she get her second win..........so let's get this show on the road

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C1: Champion Hazel (1 win, 130 points.)
C2: Challenger Alan ...

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Hello and welcome to another Wednesday recap most of you will remember today's challenger from a previous appearance 2-time champion Hazel Drury from series 73....... after a considerable amount of time on apterous and plenty of practice.........will she better her 2 wins this time round ...

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Series 66 contestant James Belshaw admits cheating in his audition to get on the show (not totally sure how this makes the news, but there you go!!!):

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2105515/countdown-cheat-made-history-backfired

Nice to see he got crushed, RIP Peter Lee ...

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Series 66 contestant James Belshaw admits cheating in his audition to get on the show (not totally sure how this makes the news, but there you go!!!):

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2105515/countdown-cheat-made-history-backfired

AFAIK they stopped phone auditions for this reason ...

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Hello and welcome to another Friday recap, it's that time yet again where could see another Octo-Champ being crowned. Our champion Patrick Thompson an apterite and a very popular member of the Countdown community after a considerable amount of time on apterous and plenty of practice he is on the ...

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The clock will have a banner which reads, ‘CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS’ at the top; nice bit of 1990s nostalgia there.

And, congratulations to Damian Eadie on 30 years as producer.

30 years this year was the Supreme Championships and that was the last time you saw Damian Eadie play a full game of ...

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Damian will post the list of participants which will be ready when I recap the said games on to the forum.

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Prelim 73 AFAIK

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Hello and welcome to another Thursday recap our newest champion Charlie Harrison bagged an amazing 138 points yesterday making this the third highest score made by a contestant on their debut. Today's challenger Graham Brown is standing in his way will Charlie bag his second win or will Graham ...

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Hello and welcome to another Thursday recap...........our newest champion Patrick got his first win in style against Tom Bashford.......with our challenger Gavin Kitchingham standing in his way........can Patrick bag his second win or will Gavin bag his first win and the teapot.......so let's get ...

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Hello and welcome to another recap, it is a battle between two returning contestants our champion Patrick who was a previous contestant from series 72 my series....lol where he lost his only game but is going very strong with 4 wins so far.......the question is can he get his 5th win ? with our ...

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Hello and welcome to another Tuesday recap

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On this day in 1986 English singer/songwriter Peter Gabriel released his critically acclaimed 5th studio album So it took 10 months to complete and was well worth the wait. It quickly became ...

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Terrible news I remember her on Grandslam in 2003 she was a really good quizzer

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Thank you for a great event Matt I had lots of fun a very enjoyable day, hopefully you will do another Warrington in 2027 !

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Richard O'Sullivan from Robin's Nest, Man About the house and the popular 1979 TV series Dick Turpin

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I remember the late David Barnard telling me that the contestant in question was allegedly stalked by a countdown fan and a former contestant their 50s I don't know how true that was.
There is further reading https://www.cps.gov.uk/mersey-cheshire/news/woman-sentenced-sending-death-threats-producer ...

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Countdown presenter Rachel Riley was left "in genuine fear for her personal safety" after receiving death threats from a former contestant who developed a menacing grudge. Laura Greenwood made it to the quarter finals of the Channel 4 game show before being sectioned, after which the convicted ...

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Hello and welcome to another recap after seeing Cameron Lovatt octo on Friday, this recap will be a little unusual after 44 years surnames will no longer be shown on contestants nameplates only forenames will be shown which is due to safeguarding issues. It will take a bit of time for me to adapt ...

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Paul Worsley wrote: Tue Aug 25, 2026 6:53 pm Dolly Parton, 80 RIP

If I remember correctly Dolly Parton turned Peter Gabriel down on Don't Give Up when he was recording So at the time, no disrespect to her but Kate Bush is a better fit for that song.

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Countdown recap for Tuesday 02 December 2025.

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (7 wins, 690 points.)
C2: Challenger Steph Whitehead.
DC: Susie Dent and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: L D I A N R I L E
R02: N A S R E G I R E
R03: 100, 3, 10, 2, 2, 4, . Target ...

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Countdown recap for
C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (6 wins, 595 points.)
C2: Challenger Rita Mullen.
DC: Susie Dent and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: T S E I R G A T E
R02: C S R I E W I O L
R03: 25, 7, 8, 2, 9, 3, . Target: 553.
TTT: NITROPUTS - " Nitro ...

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Countdown recap for

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (5 wins, 500 points.)
C2: Challenger Paul Deemer.
DC: Susie Dent and Pam Ayres.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: T C E I M D A M O
R02: L E D P U W O E P
R03: 75, 9, 2, 5, 8, 3, . Target: 262.
TTT: DONECOURT - "The criminal ...

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Hello and welcome to another midweek recap our current champion Matthew McGregor faces his toughest challenge yet......some of you will recognise today's challenger apterite Cammy Lovatt from series 75 where he lost his third game to the eventual series 76 semi-finalist Annie Humphries who lost her ...

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Countdown recap for .

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (4 wins, 417 points.)
C2: Challenger Chris D'Andilly.
DC: Susie Dent and Pam Ayres.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: D M A U G N E F A
R02: T L I R A I E S T
R03: 75, 6, 5, 2, 5, 9. Target: 189.
TTT: SCALESITS - "On the stylish ...

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Countdown recap for .

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (3 wins, 320 points.)
C2: Challenger Stephen Harrison.
DC: Susie Dent and Pam Ayres .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: N W E I N D A R D
R02: P N H S E I D A L
R03: 50, 10, 3, 2, 9, 5. Target: 220.
TTT: TEDSHEART - "Ted's heart ...

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Countdown recap for

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (2 wins, 214 points.)
C2: Challenger Ian Matthews.
DC: Susie Dent and Pam Ayres.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: R T I O N G E W S
R02: M K O E I R N F S
R03: 100, 7, 9, 5, 2, 7. Target: 749.
TTT: THESPTALE - "They already knew the ...

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Countdown recap for

C1: Champion Ricky Cohen (1 win, 102 points.)
C2: Challenger Will Pratt.
DC: Susie Dent and Pam Ayres.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: T N O A R T O I D
R02: E N R T A E L P N
R03: 25, 5, 9, 1, 8, 3. Target: 491.
TTT: DENTAYRES - "Susie and Pam are only ...

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Ian Volante wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 12:26 pm Gunther von Hagens, the plastination man. I wonder if he'll be getting done.

I remember in 2002 when he performed a live autopsy in front of a sell out audience. A four part series Autopsy: Life and Death on Channel 4 it caused quite a stir at the time.

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Gevin Chapwell wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 12:31 pm
Marc Meakin wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 10:40 am Bill Oddie.
The last Goodie
Well I suppose the other living one is on Gardening leave.

Graeme Garden is still alive

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Hello and welcome to another Friday recap some of you will recognise today's challenger from a previous appearance Ricky Cohen was a quarter-finalist in Series 40. At the time of his first run he was a bookkeeper from Stanmore Middlesex but he was retired as of his return nearly 27 years later ...

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Countdown recap for

C1: Champion Mark Allen (7 wins, 629 points.)
C2: Challenger Tony Mahoney.
DC: Susie Dent and Katharine Merry .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: B D I R E T R O A
R02: L P I E L V U O R
R03: 25, 7, 1, 2, 6, 7. Target: 534.
TTT: BAITHASNT - "The bait hasn't ...

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Countdown recap for .

C1: Champion Mark Allen (6 wins, 532 points.)
C2: Challenger Josh McKenna.
DC: Susie Dent and Katharine Merry.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: L I M U S G E O R
R02: E O S H M I A G P
R03: 50, 6, 1, 5, 2, 9, . Target: 827.
TTT: CHATAGREE - "We chat, and ...

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Countdown recap for Monday 10 November 2025.

C1: Champion Mark Allen (5 wins, 446 points.)
C2: Challenger Gill Baker.
DC: Susie Dent and Katharine Merry.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: L A T O P S I J A
R02: B D G E U E M R O
R03: 100, 2, 10, 4, 2, 7. Target: 480.
TTT ...

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Brenda Fricker 1945-2026 aka The Pigeon Lady from Home Alone 2 and Nurse Megan Roach from Casualty

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One of the best finals I have ever watched, the recap is now up just needs more editing.

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Ian Volante wrote: Tue Jul 14, 2026 11:42 am
Tracey Anne Mills wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2026 6:51 pm
Marc Meakin wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:49 pm Bernard Hill.
Rip Yosser
Bernard Hill was on Christmas University Challenge representing his former Alumni Manchester Metropolitan University
Not recently I presume.

2 years ago just digging through the posts

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Marc Meakin wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:49 pm Bernard Hill.
Rip Yosser

Bernard Hill was on Christmas University Challenge representing his former Alumni Manchester Metropolitan University

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Marc Meakin wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:49 pm Bernard Hill.
Rip Yosser

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Sam Neill 1947-2026 well known film and TV roles : Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders and Omen III:The Final Conflict

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Hello and welcome to another semi-final it is second seed vs third seed now which one of these wonderful legends will be joining the top seed Patrick Thompson in Friday's grand final ?

C1: Champion Charlie" The Fugitive ...

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Hello and welcome to the first of our Semi-Finals........which one of these wonderful legends will earn their place in Friday's grand final................so let's enjoy a lovely brew and get this party started

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No surname on the Wiki I have checked, when I do the recaps unfortunately I have to move with times and slowly learn to adapt but it will take some getting used to

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Hello and welcome to another recap.... Happy St Patricks Day !

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As it is St Patricks Day...........Let's enjoy some Guinness and let's pay tribute to those in the Irish ...

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Countdown recap for

C1: Champion Mark Allen (4 wins, 354 points.)
C2: Challenger Andrew Kirkham.
DC: Susie Dent and Rebecca Front.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: T D U F R A E T U
R02: E O E D M T I S L
R03: 50, 9, 10, 2, 8, 10. Target: 626.
TTT: REALSHIPS - " Daryl's ship ...

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Countdown recap for .

C1: Champion Mark Allen (3 wins, 248 points.)
C2: Challenger Aidan Whiley.
DC: Susie Dent and Rebecca Front.
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: N I R B A S D E N
R02: S M R A I T U K P
R03: 50, 2, 3, 7, 4, 4. Target: 182.
TTT: LAURAMEND - "Laura mends the ...

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Countdown recap for Wednesday 05 November 2025.

C1: Champion Mark Allen (2 wins, 149 points.)
C2: Challenger Imran Bashiruddin.
DC: Susie Dent and Rebecce Front .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: S M U T R E N S A
R02: E R N I T O D R Q
R03: 50, 3, 5, 7, 2, 4. Target: 945.
TTT ...

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Hello and welcome to another recap after seeing Patrick Thompson become its 93rd champion and Charlie Harrison become it's 93rd runner up....... the search is on the for 94th champion and runner up so let's find out ...

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Hello Countdown fans everywhere......we have a treat for you.......you heard it first...........after 126 contestants have passed through the Countdown studios we are down to the last two in our 93rd series ...

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Greetings everybody and welcome to third of our quarter finals, there is the small matter of a game that needs to be recapped.............before the show begins..........who will earn the right to play our second ...

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Hello Countdowners everywhere..........we are now at the last stage in our quarter finals..........which one of these wonderful legends will earn the right take on top seed Patrick Thompson in Wednesday's Semi-final ...

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Countdown recap for Wednesday 04 November 2026.

C1: Champion Mark Allen (1 win, 90 points.)
C2: Challenger Linda Hardwick.
DC: Susie Dent and Rebecca Front .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: D A S N I M E L O
R02: R N G E I T R U T
R03: 75, 50, 25, 100, 8, 4. Target: 593.
TTT ...

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Countdown recap for Monday 03 November 2025.

C1: Champion Joel Lane Smith (2 wins, 189 points.)
C2: Challenger Mark Allen.
DC: Susie Dent and Rebecca Front .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.

R01: R G L T U E I R A
R02: B E S P O T E D A
R03: 25, 100, 50, 75, 5, 10. Target: 364.
TTT ...

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Hello and welcome to another quarter final recap, it is the Second seed vs Seventh seed for a chance in Thursday's semi-final.......which one of these wonderful legends will come out on top ?

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C1: Champion Charlie ...

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Stop the press........It's that time again.........you heard it first it's the series 93 finals week........after 126 bruising heats.........that's right ...

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Happy Wednesday and welcome to another recap, it is the final heat of Series 93 and with Countdown finals week just around the corner.......and this is a battle between the returnees our champion Karen you may recognise from Series 53 and our challenger Chris from Series 65 so the question is ...

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CDB is down Charlie could be updating these possibly

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Kenny Jackett former Watford and Portsmouth manager (1962-2026)

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