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by Jack Worsley
Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 11979

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

A tragic loss at such a young age. David was a fine Countdown player but above all, a great guy. Meeting him was always a pleasure and there was never a dull moment with him. RIP David and thanks for the memories.
by Jack Worsley
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 23rd December 2021 (Series 84 Grand Final)
Replies: 11
Views: 1832

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 23 December 2021 (Series 84 Grand Final)

Unlucky Florence, it was tough start to the final for you with Ahmed getting ahead but as Gevin said, you were still in with a shout until the final letters round. Your improvement on Apterous has been sensational in such a short period of time and I'm sure you will be one to watch at the next Champ...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

How many episodes have been won by the player who won fewer rounds? I imagine most cases involve the winner spotting a nine that their opponent missed but I know of one episode where this was not the case. https://wiki.apterous.org/Episode_5555 Are there any others? Has anyone ever won despite winni...
by Jack Worsley
Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:42 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

Thanks for all your answers! Inspired by him being on a repeat of the celebrity chase right now - I've had Jon Culshaw as a DC guest for two separate 'runs' - my first 3 heats, and then my CoC QF. How many people have had some DC guest for more than one run? Has anyone had the same guest three sepa...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:43 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

I've thought about this before but never publicly asked. Tournoff, Gallen and Travers is another one that springs to mind. Add Matthew Shore to the mix and you get very close to a four, but sadly he never played Gallen. Also Carson, Davies and Bevins if specials count.
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

With no intention of detracting from his awesome win, Adam Latchford became series 84 champ without declaring a valid 9 in either his prelims or finals! Is he the only one? It's happened before many times. Joyce Cansfield, Darryl Francis, Andrew Guy, Brian Hudson, Peter Evans, Ian Bebbington, David...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th June 2021 (Series 83 Grand Final)
Replies: 21
Views: 3702

Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th June 2021 (Series 83 Grand Final)

A fitting end to Nick's tenure as host. Commiserations Luke, it just wasn't your day. Maybe the pressure got to you but you've still been brilliant throughout and I'm sure you'll be a serious threat at the next CoC. Huge congratulations to Adam on winning. You certainly improved a lot from your heat...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

Great to see this is still going. A couple relating to my Christmas special against Conor: First of all, every letters round in our game contained nine distinct letters. Has this ever happened before or since in any format? The second question relates to teatime teasers, so I'm not sure if it's answ...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)
Replies: 42
Views: 10990

Re: Spoilers for Friday 18 December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)

Congratulations Luke, that was quite a performance, not just today but throughout your run. To achieve 30/30 letters maxes in the finals is just phenomenal. MAGESHIP and MAEGBOTE were brilliant today and worthy of winning any series. A well deserving champion. Commiserations Sam, you would have won ...
by Jack Worsley
Fri May 15, 2020 2:54 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: When Countdown episodes run out
Replies: 80
Views: 28915

Re: When Countdown episodes run out

I've had a look at my TV guide for the next couple of weeks. It appears that Tuesday 19th May's episode, which I expected to be the repeat of Chris Hawkins v Jill Bright, http://wiki.apterous.org/Episode_5626 has been replaced by http://wiki.apterous.org/Episode_6613, the 25th anniversary of Susie's...
by Jack Worsley
Wed May 13, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday January 16th 2013
Replies: 21
Views: 6780

Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday January 16th 2013

James Robinson wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 4:28 pm Preliminary 8 2020 Word Update

The max would have increased by two points (from 127 to 128)
Great maths there. :D
by Jack Worsley
Wed May 13, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Tuesday January 15th 2013
Replies: 23
Views: 6428

Re: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Tuesday January 15th 2013

Preliminary 7 2020 Word Update Jackie would've also had another 16 points, as both OUTSPEND and LADYFIES would've been allowed now, and Barry would've had another 7 points for MISDIET, meaning that the score would've been 86-81 to Barry. Actually, Barry would have lost six points from the LADYFIES ...
by Jack Worsley
Wed May 06, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 24th November 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 104)
Replies: 8
Views: 4936

Re: Thursday 24th November 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 104)

Round 3: H I W S M E J O L C1: WHOLES (6) C2: HOMIES (6) OT: HOLISM (6) HOLMES (6) ISOHEL (6) LOWISH (6) MOHELS (6) MOLIES (6) OWLISH (6) WHELMS (6) WHILES (6) WHILOM (6) Score: 12–12 (max 21) Flat, flat, flattttttttttttttttttttttttt. A HOLMES is a term meaning one's pal or friend. An ISOHEL is a l...
by Jack Worsley
Wed May 06, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: When Countdown episodes run out
Replies: 80
Views: 28915

Re: When Countdown episodes run out

Thomas Cappleman wrote: Wed May 06, 2020 2:21 pm CoC XIV due to follow the 30th Birthday Championship (starting 25th June based on email I just received).
Are you sure? 25th June is a Thursday and the day before the 30BC final is due to be repeated. Surely Monday 29th would be the most logical date.
by Jack Worsley
Mon May 04, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Monday January 7th 2013
Replies: 23
Views: 7057

Re: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Monday January 7th 2013

Since we've got the 30th Birthday Championships back on screen, I'd thought I'd do a comparison of words that would've been available now, compared to 7 years ago when these were first broadcast on screen. In terms of max score, it would still have been 131, although rounds 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12 and...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What's your Bevins Number?
Replies: 65
Views: 24216

Re: What's your Bevins Number?

There appears to be a problem with duplicate names too. For example, David Barnard's route is given as: David Barnard... played Ian Williams in Series 67... ... who played Simon Cartwright in Series 46... ... who played Ben Wilson in the quarter-finals of Series 46... ... who played Conor Travers in...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20332

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

The rock paper scissors contest was probably the greatest thing I've ever seen live in the studio, and the rest of the match wasn't bad either. Incredible play by both of you, particularly Zarte for breaking the all time record. It's a pity that the back to back nines in rounds four and five as good...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 579
Views: 287542

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I finally made my parkrun debut and really enjoyed it. :) Will definitely do more in the future.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/blackpool/res ... er=3778594
by Jack Worsley
Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Football grounds you've been to
Replies: 57
Views: 42678

Re: Football grounds you've been to

Loftus Road? QPR's home ground, Fulham played there from 2002-04 and it also seems like the sort of ground that might host an England U21 match or something.
by Jack Worsley
Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Football grounds you've been to
Replies: 57
Views: 42678

Re: Football grounds you've been to

Quiz question. Two different grounds, on each of which I've seen three different teams play a home game. There must be lots of example of three teams having used the same ground over a short period, but the only one which springs to my mind immediately for English professional clubs is Selhurst Par...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Apr 13, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Football grounds you've been to
Replies: 57
Views: 42678

Re: Football grounds you've been to

I've done 12 in total. In order of first visit, they are: Old Trafford (Man Utd), DW Stadium (Wigan, then called the JJB Stadium), Bloomfield Road (Blackpool), Christie Park (Morecambe old), Stamford Bridge (Chelsea), Valley Parade (Bradford), Gigg Lane (Bury), Wembley, Holker Street (Barrow), Etiha...
by Jack Worsley
Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Manchester - 11th March 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 8235

Re: Countdown in Manchester - 11th March 2017

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday and made it a wonderful event to co-host. Congratulations to Stephen who came through a very strong field and was deservedly crowned the inaugural Co:Manche champion. Here are the results and standings: 1 Stephen Read 6 6 353 2 Rob Foster 6 5 389 3 Dylan ...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399416

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Well, I hope the one I had last night wasn't ominous. It was Co:Manche day and I was travelling down by car with my dad. At one point, I looked at the clock and it read 15:34 (or something similar). We had set off early in the morning and I wondered how this could be, so he informed me that we had b...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)
Replies: 97
Views: 77900

Re: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)

- Paul Worsley (several times) - James Robinson (at Blackpool v Huddersfield a couple of years ago. The match was abandoned in the second half due to a pitch invasion.) - Matty Artell (Perhaps slightly controversial, as we were organising Co:Manchester stuff) - Paul James (Carlisle v Blackpool last ...
by Jack Worsley
Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Manchester - 11th March 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 8235

Re: Countdown in Manchester - 11th March 2017

For those of you driving to the event, a NCP is located a 5 minute walk away at the aquatic centre (more creative folk will be able to find alternatives if you don't fancy taking out a mortgage to pay for parking). Alternatively, there is one on Dilworth Street a similar distance away, which costs ...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 50621

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

Good work, Jim. I'll add two more who I think should be included, although not in the top eight: Jean Alexander : Actress best known for her portrayal of iconic character Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street . (14th October, b. 1926) Carlos Alberto : Brazilian footballer, famous for his goal in the 1970...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 10889

Re: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016

A belated huge thanks to Ben for another fantastic event, and to everyone who participated! Long may it continue!
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194684

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jennifer Steadman wrote:We're due a shock winner.
Er, Greece three Euro tournaments ago?
Jennifer Steadman wrote:we'll probably go out in the group stages after Gareth Bale single-handedly beats us 3-0 and Rooney gets sent off.
Rooney screwing up in some way is a fairly safe bet. ;)
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194684

Re: The C4C Football Thread

With Euro 2016 just a couple of days away, what are people's thoughts/predictions? Any players you're looking forward to watching? I don't follow international football enough (except in major tournaments) to make any firm predictions but I might just favour Germany to win. They've had a couple of i...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 136776

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

A clip of one of Matty Artell's episodes was featured on It'll be Alright on the Night earlier. Sadly, I was watching it in a bar without sound, but it must have been Nick's "Rachel's gagging for a hard one" comment after an easy numbers game appeared (following several others earlier in t...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399416

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Last night's dream saw me attending an impromptu CO:EDI tournament, although for some reason, this one took place at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United. There were only about ten of us and I remember Tracey Mills giving me her usual devilish grin (at least something was realistic). That's all t...
by Jack Worsley
Tue May 31, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17465

Re: IMDB top 250

Only 11 for me as I hardly ever watch films. I've included Schindler's List, even though I'm not absolutely sure I've seen 75% of it. My favourite would be The Life of Brian, while I couldn't call a least favourite.
by Jack Worsley
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

Is this the only episode in which a contestant is known to have made the same offering in two consecutive rounds? EDIT: I find it very impressive that I had a spelling mistake in this post for almost 24 hours and nobody pointed it out. No, it happened here, and possibly in other episodes as well. h...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday April 12th 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 50)
Replies: 13
Views: 6678

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday April 12th 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 50)

Fantastic performance, Ann! :D Why did we have to push you so hard to reapply?
by Jack Worsley
Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 392747

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People who think that there's something morally wrong with being a "glory supporter" or "glory hunter" in football (where you support a successful team, rather than your local team). Being a Chelsea fan from Blackpool, I got this a lot at school, mostly from Man Utd fans. :D
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 29th 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 3016

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 29th 2016

Very well done, Paul! Fantastic run and a well-deserved octochamp. No doubt you'll be one of the favourites for the series finals.
by Jack Worsley
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII Recaps
Replies: 11
Views: 5029

Re: COLIN XII Recaps

Round 2, table 1, game 1 C1: Conor Travers. C2: Zarte Siempre. DC: Jack Worsley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: K W J U E O P N P R02: A S S E R V E L Y R03: G D T E U A M E D R04: 6, 10, 8, 7, 1, 5. Target: 638. R05: A N S I H I T R O R06: L P R A E I T E C R07: I B R E N O M L E R08: 50, 6, 7,...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII Recaps
Replies: 11
Views: 5029

Re: COLIN XII Recaps

For round 1, I was placed on table 9 (after the farce of having to redraw) with Matty Artell and Matt Morrison's beard. Round 1, table 9, game 1 C1: Matty Artell. C2: Jack Worsley. DC: Matt Morrison. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N E O A R D P O T R02: N N G D O O I E H R03: M L T O A A A Z R R...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 14218

Re: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016

Neither Worsley will be there this year, unfortunately, but I wish everyone well and I'm sure it will be a great success as always.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: letters distribution.
Replies: 4
Views: 3180

Re: letters distribution.

I don't know for sure, but I'd say the CD Page distribution is reasonably accurate for apterous, except there are two V's and W's, and definitely more than 5 U's. I'd say 5 or 6 for the show but probably 7 for apterous. Maybe Charlie can help us out.
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016
Replies: 132
Views: 41662

Re: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016

I think the apterous lexicon is pretty much up to date now. Going through some fairly recent conundrum attacks, it appears that a lot of words that used to be valid as conundrums are not anymore, due to some new alternatives. I'd advise you to check them Ben, or at least the ones that look like they...
by Jack Worsley
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016
Replies: 132
Views: 41662

Re: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016

I can definitely provide a second board game now if you're still struggling.
by Jack Worsley
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016
Replies: 132
Views: 41662

Re: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016

Ben Wilson wrote: Anyway, back on-topic. 6 days to go! Woo! :D
5 days. Everyone knows that COLIN starts on Friday evening.
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday January 22nd 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 19132

Re: CoC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday January 22nd 2016

Sorry Jack, but I think they just seem silly because they're new and not necessarily "known"; they're no more "silly' than, I don't know, AHOLEHOLE or KRUMMHOLZ, which've been valid forever (if you accept my definition of forever "as long as I can remember", that is) and as...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday January 22nd 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 19132

Re: CoC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday January 22nd 2016

Brilliant final! Dan got himself back in the contest out of nowhere with a great (although nonsense :P) nine and it could have gone either way from there. Very rapid speed from Dylan on a tricky conundrum to seal a well-deserved title. Well done to both of you for a memorable final, as well as to ev...
by Jack Worsley
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016
Replies: 132
Views: 41662

Re: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016

I get the idea of the apterous lexicon being easier to adjudicate but I was really concerned about how people are expected to keep track of which letters on apterous are up to date and which have yet to be added. Maybe a list could help.
by Jack Worsley
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016
Replies: 132
Views: 41662

Re: COLIN XII- Countdown in Lincoln, 30-31 January 2016

I'm going to repeat my request for copies of the board game at this point, especially if numbers do hit that magical (and improbable) target of 51 entrants- I'll need at least another 8 people to bring along copies of the game, so anything you can do to help make COLIN XII the best COLIN ever would...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399416

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

My dream last night saw me playing against Dylan at COLIN (although the venue looked more like a cafe than the real one) and it was a crucial conundrum. I was aware that Dylan had got one in stupidly quick time against me earlier in the tournament (at least there was something realistic about this ...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
Replies: 43
Views: 16237

Re: How many UK cities have you been to?

England: Birmingham, Bradford, Chester, Lancaster, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Preston, Salford, Southampton, St Albans, York (16) Scotland: Edinburgh There are a few more that I may have been to (Coventry, Derby, Hull, Sheffield and Wolverhampton) but can't...
by Jack Worsley
Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399416

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

My dream last night saw me playing against Dylan at COLIN (although the venue looked more like a cafe than the real one) and it was a crucial conundrum. I was aware that Dylan had got one in stupidly quick time against me earlier in the tournament (at least there was something realistic about this d...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
Replies: 30
Views: 11119

Re: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016

WOW!!! :o Super game, must be a combined record score? Very well done lads, this is now best game of the series so far. :D The 30BC final is still the highest aggregate score but Andy's 125 beats the previous highest losing score by 8. Still, awesome game! I had also heard a bit about this one and ...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 1 Spoilers For Thursday January 14th 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 3869

Re: CoC Quarter-Final 1 Spoilers For Thursday January 14th 2016

Another great spectacle (dodgy new words aside), very well done to you both! Very well done to Giles for keeping your composure after part 1. Beating Tom on a six small is no mean feat and the conundrum spot was great. Well done to Tom for your part in a superb game and you've been fantastic through...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many countries have you been to?
Replies: 172
Views: 81743

Re: How many countries have you been to?

14 that I can think of, although some of the later ones may have been on a cruise when I didn't bother getting off, so not sure if they count. I'll list them in a vague chronological order: UK (England, Wales, Scotland), Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, USA, Cyprus, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, ...
by Jack Worsley
Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682594

Re: Ask Graeme?

Is it possible to get a letter distribution frequency for each letter over the data you have? The letter distribution has changed quite a few times over the years. To start with, let's look at series 66 only. The frequency with which each letter appeared in that series is as follows. VOWELS A 1081 ...
by Jack Worsley
Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:36 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?
Replies: 134
Views: 39969

Re: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?

I was also wondering how we find out how many of those games are possible or not. Good chart there posted!! I also wonder how RR figures out whether a Numbers game is impossible, or does she just get told that? My understanding is that she gets told whether or not it's possible, in order to save he...
by Jack Worsley
Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?
Replies: 134
Views: 39969

Re: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?

Right. I'm probably gonna make about a hundred arithmetic errors No, just this one, and quite a bad one as well. Seeing as I'm too thick to understand Fred's method and probably won't live long enough to read through Tom's, I'll present my own alternative method. Instead of going through each of th...
by Jack Worsley
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 2 Spoilers For Tuesday January 5th 2016
Replies: 17
Views: 6906

Re: CoC Preliminary 2 Spoilers For Tuesday January 5th 2016

Great performance, Giles! Well played to Heather too, you just came up against Giles in red hot form. I'd have been trounced there.