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by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: apterous update
Replies: 34
Views: 14288

Re: apterous update

Apterous is back. Bigger and better than ever :D (well certainly a whole lot faster)

Enjoy. I certainly intend to :)
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: *** EVENT CANCELLED *** Co Blackpool Saturday October 10th
Replies: 44
Views: 25881

Re: Co Blackpool Saturday October 10th

Jason, I think I may have said that after London last year, as I got lost and became fed up, but in the end I decided I'd just go to the ones near me. Blackpool is only an hour's drive, so I can cope with that one. There are a few more I've been to before, such as Lincoln that I can still go to as w...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Bullying
Replies: 12
Views: 5190

Re: Bullying

My guess is this 'Mark M' is actually yet another troll from the Ashton Hancock family. This being the case, I think this thread needs locking, A. Because it risks harming the reputation of, and causing offence to well respected members of c4c B. Because, like most of these threads, it outlived its ...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SIGN-UPS SUSPENDED: Countdown in Edinburgh (CoEdi5) - Saturday 27th June 2020
Replies: 13
Views: 17844

Re: SIGN-UPS SUSPENDED: Countdown in Edinburgh (CoEdi5) - Saturday 27th June 2020

I'd be surprised to see any further co events this year to be honest. In order for there to be one, we'd need a venue where 30 people could social distance. In most cases that would make the cost prohibitive. So it looks like we're gonna have to wait for the bug to bugger off :D
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: *** EVENT CANCELLED *** Co Blackpool Saturday October 10th
Replies: 44
Views: 25881

Re: Co Blackpool Saturday October 10th

Yes, in if it goes ahead :)
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: apterous update
Replies: 34
Views: 14288

Re: apterous update

Thanks for the update Charlie, and for all your hard work.

Special thanks to Phil and Supee as well. Great to know Phil's memory will be honoured when we get the new server.
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Baby Riley-Kovalev
Replies: 55
Views: 30047

Re: Baby Riley-Kovalev

They have recorded up to mid February so far, with 2 more recording blocks scheduled by mid November. They should be up to about the end of March by then. At the moment, I think the plan is to start recording again in February, so all being well there shouldn't be any break in broadcast. As for cont...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307018

Re: Is Apterous down?

Is down at the moment. Keeps coming back up then crashing again moments later.
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Former series champion slates the show in today's Guardian
Replies: 22
Views: 16202

Re: Former series champion slates the show in today's Guardian

I couldn't disagree more with the article as a whole. Countdown has always been a great show, and if anything I think it is on the ascendancy. Some things have had to change of course. When Richard Whiteley died, the producers had a choice. They could have let the show just die with him and bring to...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bristol 2018
Replies: 18
Views: 19538

Re: Countdown Bristol 2018

Time for meal now amended to 7pm . Adam-this would also give you enough time if you got a taxi to leave for about 8 pm from restaurant to temple meads This would be really helpful for me as well, as a train leaves Temple Meads at 8.30pm for Manchester, so would save me having to stay over, thus vas...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll
Replies: 81
Views: 71452

Re: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll

I don't know what's wrong with people in this country. Why does everyone want another election? After all, we've now got the most strong and stable government this country has ever had, the economy is booming (apart from the fact sterling crashed to its knees when the exit poll was announced), brexi...
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll
Replies: 81
Views: 71452

Re: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll

I have just read up on this as I was wondering myself what would happen in a hung parliament. In this instance, the incumbent Prime Minister remains in Downing Street until a new government can be formed. She will be entitled to attempt to form a government first. Theresa May then has the option of ...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll
Replies: 81
Views: 71452

Re: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll

You're right Jim. The chairs would win any political debate as they would be the only ones talking any sense. I'm sure we've all heard of the Ronan Keating song - you say it best 'when you say nothing at all' :lol: So at this election we have the choice between an arrogant, incumbent PM who wants to...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll
Replies: 81
Views: 71452

Re: (I Think I'm Going To) Snap General Election Poll

Ben Wilson wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:10 pm
JimBentley wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:54 am Something has gone seriously wrong with the media in this country.
Yep.
You mean it's taken all these years for you to realise? :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?
Replies: 19
Views: 11828

Re: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?

I'm thinking of applying on April 1st... ...and hoping that would result in an August recording date. But it's probably not possible to plan for these things... [Btw... I love your account of the inter-millennial CD experience Lisa. Not many will be able to rival the coolness of those dates!] That ...
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Best ways to improve your Countdowning skills...
Replies: 23
Views: 14271

Re: Best ways to improve your Countdowning skills...

There's some brilliant advice on here, which at first glance some of it seems obvious, but it's worth a good read as you can often learn where you're going wrong simply by it staring you in the face. From my own experience, I can maybe offer a few handy hints based on mistakes I myself have made. Ma...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown
Replies: 50
Views: 35987

Re: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown

September seems a strange month to be having holidays as a teacher.
I work at a school and I wouldn't get holidays in September, however I am off in the recording week leading up to Easter in April this year.
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017
Replies: 26
Views: 29851

Re: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017

somebody make a brexit joke
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Yes. They have decided to REMAIN out for this year. :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: The Future Of Recaps
Replies: 15
Views: 8148

The Future Of Recaps

It probably hasn't gone without notice that Friday recaps haven't been done in recent weeks. I have been meaning to catch up for weeks, and for one reason or another haven't had the chance to do so, for which I sincerely apologise. I think part of the reason why I haven't caught up has been a slight...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 18929

Re: FOCAL 2017

Yes that's right Gevin. The top 8 get put up in a luxury hotel, where they are waited on hand and foot, free massage and spa, and then chauffeur driven to the event in a limousine. They then get free entry, free unlimited access to the bar and all facilities, followed by a meeting with a top celebri...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: IRC Countdown...in 2016?
Replies: 36
Views: 13008

Re: IRC Countdown...in 2016?

I've just had a go at this. What an absolute crock of **** :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.
Replies: 18
Views: 10115

Re: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.

Very true Jim. And I intend to go on for many more years to come. As a famous Arnold said once 'I'll be back' :P
by Anthony Endsor
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.
Replies: 18
Views: 10115

Re: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.

Not my best year for Co Events.
Lincoln - arrived late
Bristol - Was ill all weekend
Leeds - Got lost and arrived an hour late back from lunch
Milton Keynes - Had to pull out
Dublin - Had to pull out

Is there a prize for the most chequered Co event track record of the year?
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 24)
Replies: 0
Views: 1369

Friday 5th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 24)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) It's been teapots galore this week, as 3 champions have come and gone. Here now though, we have a young 17 year old in Cammy Lovatt. Now we know what these teenagers are like don't we? :lol: So can we expect Cammy to go on and become yet another all time...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 22nd July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 18)
Replies: 0
Views: 1202

Friday 22nd July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 18)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Well Stephen Fuller was displaced from the Champions chair on Wednesday and stopped in his tracks from becoming an Octochamp after taking a hammering from the Champion we now have, the 2 times Champion Aidan Linge, who has proved to be quite formidable s...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 15th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 13)
Replies: 0
Views: 1218

Friday 15th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 13)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) So now series 75 is in full swing, it's time once again to admire another apterite, as Stephen Fuller has come along and so far won 3 games. He'll be hoping for a 4th today. Andrew Cripps stands in his way. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 15 July 2016....
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016
Replies: 33
Views: 8979

Re: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016

Just think how happy the 53rd person to sign up will be when they realise they can go after all :P Never let it be said I don't do my bit for the countdown community :lol: On the subject of my reasoning for not going - if it's a newbie who now goes in my place, it could be a 'baptism' of fire :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 1st July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 5)
Replies: 0
Views: 1059

Friday 1st July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 5)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) We are one week into a new series, and already we have a champion looking in very strong form. Andrew Fenton knocked out apterite Norm Ahmad on Monday and hasn't looked back since. Now looking for his 5th win, he'll have to get past Michael Hawkins to en...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016 (The Final)
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

Friday 24th June 2016 (The Final)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Well here we are. After an absolutely fantastic series where we have seen many great players come and go, we are finally down to the last 2 players. A good few of the players who lost games to these two probably feel they deserve better than to be packed...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 1 July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 5)
Replies: 5
Views: 2515

Re: Spoilers for Friday 1 July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 5)

And well done to Anthony Edsor for getting the conundrum.[/quote]


:D :D :P
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 10th June 2016 (Series 74, 1st Quarter-Final)
Replies: 0
Views: 1044

Friday 10th June 2016 (Series 74, 1st Quarter-Final)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) After 4 and a bit arduous months of preliminaries, we have finally reached the point in the series everyone has been waiting for. Yes it's the start of the series 74 Quarter Finals. Here's where the creme de la creme of the series return to fight it out ...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 27th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 77)
Replies: 0
Views: 1029

Friday 27th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 77)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Today we could see our 6th octochamp of the series take his place in the Quarter Finals. Robin McKay has swept all before him this week and now stands on the verge of greatness. Will he make it today? Aden Brooks stands in his way. Enjoy. Countdown recap...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon May 30, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 20th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 72)
Replies: 0
Views: 1093

Friday 20th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 72)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) On Wednesday of this week, we welcomed one of apterous's best known players, as Robin McKay entered the challenger's chair. Now, having won 2 games, got the joint best score for a debutant, and a further century to his name, he is looking for his third w...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon May 30, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 29th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 63)
Replies: 0
Views: 1038

Friday 29th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 63)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) This week has seen Dave Costello emerge as champion. Having won 4 games already, he'll be looking to make it 5 today. Elliot Hooper stands in his way. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 29 April 2016. C1: Champion Dave Costello (5 wins, 456 points.) A pen...
by Anthony Endsor
Sat May 14, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Would anybody like any help?
Replies: 10
Views: 4643

Would anybody like any help?

Following the recap outage a few weeks ago, I can't help but notice we seem to be struggling a bit to get back on track. I have just completed a recap from 3 weeks ago, but I notice there are others from further back still not done as well. I myself only have 1 more to catch up on, and having had 2 ...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri May 13, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 22nd April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 58)
Replies: 0
Views: 1108

Friday 22nd April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 58)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Well following her coronation as our latest octochamp yesterday, Ann Dibben has now been propelled into the future, and will now appear in the Quarter Finals in June. This all means we now have 2 new contestants. Jon Hinchcliffe and Dave Costello are her...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri May 13, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1020110

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Welcome to the forum Stephen. :)

Yes it would be great to see you at more Co events in the future, as well as your continued presence on apterous. :)
by Anthony Endsor
Tue May 03, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 15th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 53)
Replies: 0
Views: 1111

Friday 15th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 53)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) This week has seen the emergence of Ann Dibben, who came on to the scene on Tuesday and has swept all before her in the last 3 games. How far will she get? Paul Lonsdale stands in her way of a 4th win today. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 15 April 201...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 1st April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 45)
Replies: 0
Views: 1094

Friday 1st April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 45)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) It has been decided from now on, Countdown will be 23 games long, transmitted for 2 hours at a time, and every 4 rounds Nick and Rachel will swap roles and swap back again. This is part of a new initiative by Channel 4 to introduce job sharing and shared...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 35)
Replies: 0
Views: 1034

Friday 11th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 35)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Today we see apterite Conrad Teixeira going for his 4th win as he steamrolls towards the Quarter Finals. How will he fare today? Erica Barnes is his challenger. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 11 March 2016. C1: Champion Conrad Teixeira (3 wins, 302 po...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Where have all the recaps gone?
Replies: 12
Views: 3876

Re: Where have all the recaps gone?

The downtime for the recap writer has meant that on its return to life, people had 3 or more recaps to catch up on and so now have to find the time to do them, and that assuming they have kept them all on Sky Plus, as they are only on 4OD for a month. We will get through them somehow, but in the mea...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 4th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 30)
Replies: 1
Views: 1269

Friday 4th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 30)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Today sees 2 times champion Paul Craib on the trail of a 3rd win. Liz Micglinczy stands in his way today. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 4 March 2016. C1: Champion Paul Craib (2 wins, 195 points.) A purchasing assistant from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. ...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Consistency
Replies: 10
Views: 5196

Re: Consistency

I know exactly what you mean Peter. I've been there myself where I have had bad days or even weeks, and my rating has plumetted. The thing with apterous though is it doesn't matter about form from months gone by, as mostly only fairly recent stuff shows up anyway, and you'll soon get your ratings po...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 26th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 25)
Replies: 0
Views: 1026

Friday 26th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 25)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Sorry this is a month late. We have had some technical issues here in recap corner, but we're back up and running now, so here goes. Our apterite Paul Erdunast has dominated this week, sweeping all before him and now has 6 wins under his belt. Will he go...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 211782

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

I'm going to do the first one of my catch up ones now, so should be up shortly.
As soon as I can find the can-be-bothered-ness to do the rest, I shall. :lol:
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.
Replies: 18
Views: 10115

Re: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.

Thanks Jen and Mark :) I have done a bit of research and found that dates for June and July are currently about the same price I paid last year so it looks like it might be worth waiting a few weeks. I always thought the only way was up for prices once the flights were released but it seems that may...
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.
Replies: 18
Views: 10115

Re: CODUB2 Countdown in Dublin 10th September 2016.

I have looked at flights to Dublin for this event and they seem to have gone up astronomically from last year.
For this reason, unfortunately, I think I'm out of this one. :(
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 211782

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

There appears to be a problem with the recap writer, as whenever I click on the link from the 'how to write a recap' thread, it tells me access is forbidden and I do not have permission to access the recap writer. Error 403. This may explain why no recaps have been written for the last few days. :ro...
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 19th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 20)
Replies: 0
Views: 1158

Friday 19th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 20)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Yesterday saw the much awaited appearance of the 'Transude' as he is known in the apterous world, and Paul Erdunast to everyone else. He didn't let us down either, defeating the unfortunate David Armstrong by a mammoth margin to take the Champion's chair...
by Anthony Endsor
Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Audience E-Mail Booking Form
Replies: 1
Views: 1723

Re: New Audience E-Mail Booking Form

Yes I got that as well. So it looks like this is the way forward from now on, which should make things a bit easier in a way, though I did notice it isn't up to date as they apparently still have tickets available for Sunday 21st Feb. :roll: It could work well if handled correctly, but I'm just a bi...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1020110

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Hi Tim. Great to have you on board and welcome to the forum and apterous. :) In answer to your question about improving, my only suggestion is to keep on practising on apterous as much as possible. It is perfectly possible that with a lot of practise you could make a big impact on the Quarter Finals...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 12th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 15)
Replies: 0
Views: 1190

Friday 12th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 15)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) So following the demise of 4 times champion David Edgar on Wednesday, we now have Jack Creswell in the champions chair, having won 2 games so far and chasing a 3rd win today. Jamie Dunn is challenging. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 12 February 2016. ...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Feb 07, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 10)
Replies: 0
Views: 1205

Friday 5th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 10)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) So after seeing our first Octochamp of the series emerge earlier this week, the search has begun for the next big thing in the Countdown world. David Edgar became champion yesterday and so will be looking for his second win today. Steve Jacob is his oppo...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Feb 07, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 29th January 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 5)
Replies: 0
Views: 1204

Friday 29th January 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 5)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Well this series has started off as the last one finished, with Tim Down as champion. Having got through the first 4 games of this series after carrying his bat from series 73, Tim now finds himself on 5 wins. Will he get to his sixth win today? Benjamin...
by Anthony Endsor
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 22nd January 2016 (COC XIV - Final)
Replies: 0
Views: 1171

Friday 22nd January 2016 (COC XIV - Final)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) Well this isn't just any Friday recap. This is the Champion of Champions, and not just any old Champion of Champions match, but ..... THE FINAL !!!! Here today we have the 2 best players to have graced Countdown in the last 3 years. Dylan Taylor and Dan ...
by Anthony Endsor
Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 15th January 2016 (COC XIV, Quarter Final 2)
Replies: 1
Views: 1823

Friday 15th January 2016 (COC XIV, Quarter Final 2)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) This is the second Quarter Final in our Champion of Champions, which means now only the very best 8 players this country has had to offer in recent years remain. Andy Platt and Dylan Taylor compete today. Both are series runners-up, but are Champions in ...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 8th January 2016 (COC XIV Preliminary 5)
Replies: 0
Views: 1275

Friday 8th January 2016 (COC XIV Preliminary 5)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) A very Happy New Year to you all. :) This isn't just any old Countdown game, this is the Champion of Champions, which unless you have been living on another planet for the last few months, you will know features the best 16 players of the last 3 years. T...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 18th December 2015 (Series 73, 4th Quarter Final)
Replies: 0
Views: 1217

Friday 18th December 2015 (Series 73, 4th Quarter Final)

Hello and welcome to the final Friday recap of 2015. :) As this is the last Quarter Final of series 73, only the best players will do. Today we have two octochamps, John Hardie and Matthew Tassier, both of whom specialise in numbers, but whose number will be up after today's show? Enjoy. Countdown r...
by Anthony Endsor
Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th December 2015 (Series 73, Prelim 113)
Replies: 0
Views: 1080

Friday 11th December 2015 (Series 73, Prelim 113)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. :) With the end of the series fast approaching, the race is on now to see who will start series 74 as champion. There is only 1 more game after this one before the Quarter Finals, so Tuesday will see us enter the concluding stages of this series. Before tha...
by Anthony Endsor
Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 4th December 2015 (Series 73, Prelim 108)
Replies: 0
Views: 1092

Friday 4th December 2015 (Series 73, Prelim 108)

Hello and welcome to another Friday recap. This week has seen Chris Betteridge emerge as the champion. He has won 3 games so far, so is looking for a 4th win today to take him half way to becoming an Octochamp. Will he make it? Scott Babb stands in his way today. Enjoy. Countdown recap for Friday 4 ...