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Allan Harmer

Welcome to all the recent newcomers.

You seem an interesting bunch and a good addition to the forum.

Anyone thinking of applying to appear on CD should do so as it is a great experience and then spend as much time on apterous as you can spare in the meantime.

Best wishes - Al.

Allan Harmer

I have to echo the plaudits and congratulate both players on a magnificent game.

I have watched CD from the very beginning and can't remember many better.

Really looking forward to the remaining games as they all look too close to call.

Al.

Allan Harmer

I must echo my appreciation for all the work done by Charlie and the team on apterous.

It is an excellent programme and I spend far more time on it than my family would like!

Cheers guys

Al

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Great recap Dinos - Very informative and entertaining.

Well done mate!

Al

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I would like to enter please Charlie

Sorry I haven't got half an hour to write up a rambling tarradiddle to keep up with Ben

Cheers!

Al.

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Happy birthday Naomi and bleated greetings to Dinos.

Best wishes.

Allan

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Katherine

Thanks for posting this, which I found very interesting.

It's good to hear things directly from the horse's (not sheep's) mouth.

Al

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I watched it live today and really enjoyed the chemistry between Jeff and Rachel. It has really whetted my appetite for Monday.

It's a fairly safe prediction that Jeff might be abe to hear what the contestants are saying too!

Allan.

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Dinos Sfyris wrote:
aagharmer wrote:Richard Brittain vs Jon Corby - RC
They have a baby called Richard Corby who steals the game from both of them?

Good spot Dinos - I have updated my post to Jon Corby - Thanks a lot matey!

Allan Harmer

My predictions: David O'Donnell vs James Hurrell - DOD Junaid Mubeen vs Tony Warren - JM Richard Brittain vs Jon Corby - JC Richard Priest vs Kai Laddiman - RP Nick Wainwright vs Steve Baines - NW Anita Freeland vs Jonathan Coles - JC Charlie Reams vs Peter Davies - CR Steven Briers vs Debbi Flack -...

Allan Harmer

No charts in the UK when I was born, so it has to be the US No 1 for Aug 31st 1953 Yes there were, Allan, they started in November 1952, which gives you 'Theme From Moulin Rouge' by Mantovani. Actually I think you'll find it was 'I Believe' by Frankie Laine. Thanks Phil. That's a lot better than th...

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OMG, I hadn't realised how young some of you are! Espec now you're posting a-ha and Madonna at no1 when you were born! That's totally my era (and two of my favourite artists). When I started watching Countdown I was one of it's younger viewers and I guess I still think of it being watched by people...

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No charts in the UK when I was born, so it has to be the US No 1 for Aug 31st 1953, which was: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L_8l7FfrNoM :D It was No 1 for 11 weeks and I totally disassociate myself from it. However, the only saving grace is that Les Paul invented a guitar which was named after him ...

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I enjoyed it and found it very nostalgic as I have watched the programme from the outset.

It was about the right length and left me wanting more.

Allan Harmer

TTT: DRINKTEE - "Try to fix the container of lemon spread" That should be " Tried to fix" (because the solution is TINKERED, i.e. past tense). Gyles recalls some pet anecdotes from his first Grand Final appearance in 1982 and reprises the short rhyming poem he told about a late ...

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Giles actually said, "Oh, wet pet." (Well, that's what I heard anyway.) On refelction you are right - It was just how I heard it and it sounded like Bet. You can't win them all. Just to satisfy the pedantic police I should point out that it is Gyles not Giles Brandreth - http://www.gylesb...

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Countdown recap for Friday 12 December 2008. After Carol's emotional farewell show I started watching this with tears runnng down my cheeks and in my eyes as well! C1: Champion Junaid Mubeen (10 wins, 1010 points.) Average of 101, Seeded 3 and representing Oxford Uni. C2: Champion Charlie Reams (10 ...

Allan Harmer

Congratulations Debbi.

Being a parent is almost a full time job in itself so I appreciate how much effort you must have put in to get your degree.

And well done on your CD achievements too - It is always a pleasure to watch you.

Allan Harmer

Is OBEISENCE OK for 9 in round 7?

Allan Harmer

When you are starting off it is useful to have a crossword solver. I have found a great site that has a very good inclusive solver for words, phrases and anagrams, with a wide vocabulary - It is very useful for very tricky clues that you can't get your head round. Here is a link to it: http://www.wo...

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Do the crosswords they have online, match what you get in the paper, or would you still need to buy that?# Joseph I think you will find that most papers have the same crossword on their web-site as published in the paper. I started off by doing the Sunday Express Skeleton crossword about 40 years a...

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Countdown recap for Friday 28 November 2008. C1: Champion Denis Kaye (1 win, 91 points.) Retired - Interested in snooker, music and close up magic. C2: Challenger Colin Westacott. A museum warden from Newport in Gwent. His favourite places are Kenya and Las Vegas - But he hasn't visited either of th...

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Thanks Oliver.

I set a few quizzes for my Kids' school Fund Raising so this will be a new source of possible questions.

Cheers!

Allan

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Please post your bits and bobs for Friday 28th November on here today please

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Julie T wrote:
Jennifer Turner wrote:
Damian E wrote:No change to the format, apart from that Jeff will intro the guests.
If you're keeping Susie's solo spot, then please: after the second numbers game, not before.
Seconded!

Thirded

Allan Harmer

It's regular viewing for my kids and I do have a few laughs at it. My favourite regular feature is 'star in a reasonably priced car'. I am not a petrol head and the fast cars going round and round make me giddy and bored. Unfortunately, I am outnumbered in our house by 3 Sci Fi fans. They love Dr Wh...

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[quote="Howard Somerset"]The C2 challenger's name is spelt Garry. That's not a criticism, Allan. A few people spelt your name wrongly when you first appeared. And I only have to look in a mirror to find one of them. :lol: Thanks for spotting that Howard. I have made the correction. Allan

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Lee Simmonds wrote:Great recap Alan. Was that your debut?

Lee - Thank you very much.

It is my second one - I am doing alternate Friday's with Joseph Bolas and did my first one on Fri 31st Oct.

Cheers! Allan

Allan Harmer

Countdown recap for Friday 14 November 2008. C1: Challenger Peter Oliver. A Solicitor who enjoys cricket and chess - He once came within 30 metres of a grizzly bear in Canada. C2: Challenger Garry Preston. A coach driver from Eccles in Greater Manchester, who likes John Wayne, Frank Sinatra and Harr...

Allan Harmer

Personally I love the programme and can't wait 'til its launch on sunday. What does everyone else think? It is a load of old tosh - but we love it!! When it finishes it's nearly Xmas. p.s. Did anyone see Lynne Franks on Eggheads a few nights ago with the Businss Chicks -She was equally obnoxious in...

Allan Harmer

Welcome Lesley. You seem quite a character and I enjoy your posts.

Maybe if you don't get the job you can apply to be a contestant instead.

Allan Harmer

I haven't watched X Factor since Rhyddian got seen off last year so can't comment - but as usual the old sob story routine beats talent. Talking about talent - That brings me to Britain's Got Talent - The same thing happened with the crap dancer who danced to singing in the rain and had a massive so...

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I agree with pretty much all that has been suggested and do enjoy watching Strictly, mainly for Bruce's duff jokes and for the fact that it is (relatively) live entertainment and infinitely better than the X Factor which has gone completely barmy on the sob-story gag. Well done Peter Kay! Mind you I...

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Joseph
Very good review with some interesting observations that I missed during the programme.

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[quote="Martin Bishop"]That was a tough one, wasn't it?

Yes it was - and very well played Martin - That last numbers game was a master stroke!

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Joseph Bolas wrote:
dan j wrote:5. Her dislike for the letter Z.
She dislikes Q, X and Z I believe.

But S + M always seem to bring a smile to her face

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
aagharmer wrote: Well said Julie - I think we all breathe a huge sigh of relief, whether American or not.

Allan
Except me, as I hadn't a clue what was going on.

Quite right Kirk - we could have done with a bit more media coverage!

Allan Harmer

Congratulations to (all) the American forum member(s) - not sure if Jason is the only one. I hadn't said anything before, as it's not my place as a Brit to try to influence US voting, but it's fantastic that Obama will be the next president! :) Following 'dubya', he can't help but look great, but l...

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Well done again Martin - Excellent performance.

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OUTSIDE, POCKETS and DISPUTE as equalisers - Not sure if one of them was offered.

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BULGIER as an equaliser in R1

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aagharmer wrote:
Martin Bishop wrote:Is it egotistical to start the spoiler thread for my own episode?

Post any beaters here. If you can.
I think it is a good idea so that we know who you are Martin.

Well played Martin - Great game!

Allan Harmer

Martin Bishop wrote:Is it egotistical to start the spoiler thread for my own episode?

Post any beaters here. If you can.

I think it is a good idea so that we know who you are Martin.

Allan Harmer

An excellent recap! Wish I could be bothered to add as much detail, but when you're getting up at 6am on a Friday to recap from the repeat, I think its an achievement just to catch the challenger's name (which I sometimes manage!) Look forward to the next one Dinos :D Thanks a lot Dinos - The old S...

Allan Harmer

Thanks for you rcomments Howard - I still have the L Plates up so please bear with me whilst I get used to the tools.

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David O'Donnell wrote:I don't think GOATIEST is valid, I may be wrong though as I don't have the ODE or a solver.

Thanks David - The solver gave me that one so it must be out of date. I'll watch out for that in future.

I have made the correction.

Allan Harmer

Countdown recap for Friday 31 October 2008. Series 59 Game 75 This is my first review, which I will be doing on alternate Fridays with Joseph Bolas. I am looking forward to doing this and hope to make the reviews as light hearted and informative as possible C1: Champion Dan O'Hara (1 win, 86 points....

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Joseph - Here are the votes of the Harmer Jury:
Members = Flint, Brown, Davis, Edgar.
Non members = Hart, Archer, Clark.
Murderer = Archer.

It seems too obvious but that's what we came up with,

Allan

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Joseph Bolas wrote:
Mark Kudlowski wrote:I found it strange that Carol couldn't find your more obvious version first.
I thought it was quite a simple numbers tbh.

Not sure if DC mentioned OBSTACLE

No they didn't Joseph - I go it too.

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Well my fiance's mobile is pink, so perhaps you're onto something...[/quote] Now we're onto moble phones - I think they should most certainly go into Room 101. It makes me chuckle to watch people staring vacantly at their cellphones waiting for them to do something! And as for text speak!!! that sho...

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200 AND OUT =========== Well, this is my 200th review and I'm handing Friday over now, it's sort of reached that point. To bow out with one of Junaid's games, two of Kai's games, Charlie's 3rd then 8th games has been a particular pleasure. Thanks a lot everyone for all the various contributions esp...

Allan Harmer

Great recap Jon.

It had me laughing at my pc screen and my wife thinking I've gone off my trolley

Allan Harmer

I definitely turn off DOND and do a school run most days. Then if I have time I will watch Eggheads (Appeared on it in May 2006 (unsuccessfully). I am pleased that Jeremy Vine has taken over from Dermott Murnaghan as I found his style very irritating. Jeremy is much better. I then avoid the duff coo...

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Welcome to the recent newcomers.

Tony - nice to see a fellow Hampshire person on the forum.

Matt - I recommend the experience of CD. It is a great experience even if you lose. All the CD Team make you really welcome and I treasure the memories of it.

Allan

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I don't think CD is the worst progamme for water sippers by a long chalk. Most contestants are too busy concentrating to even think about sipping. As Charlie said, you don't even notice your opponent let alone worry about their body language. IMO the smuggest sippers are on University Challenge, whe...

Allan Harmer

Cheers all. Allan was the first of my opponents who genuinely pushed me to concentrate throughout (despite missing PROFILE, I got distracted by OLEFIN) and I was pleased to win and get my second nine on the board. I did have SPAWNER as well as WANKERS, which I knew was valid, but I mentioned it and...

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Rich Priest wrote:I've been watching Countdown on and off since 1985 and that's the first beep I've ever heard!

First bleep I've heard too Rich

Good to put a face to the name Allan, hope you enjoyed it.

Thanks - Yes it was a great experience and I was very pleased with the score. Cheers!

Allan Harmer

I started this as it's me versus Charlie today

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http://aerialtelly.co.uk/balderdash-and-piffle.php Actually that article makes a fine point about Victoria Coren, she is lovely. And quite funny, and seems to like words and stuff and presents a brainy quiz on BBC4 in which she is lovely and quite funny, and I read two of her articles in the Guardi...

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Cyril James gaiger wrote:Hi folks, My name is Cyril and I watch countdown in France at 0515 UK time Thursday to Tuesday or 1 hour later on CH4 +1. I will have a cruise around and see what you are all about.

Welcome Cyril - With a name like Gaiger you should be a good counter!

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