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by Philip Jarvis
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 18th October 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 2184

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 18th October 2016

IMPOSTURE for 9 in round 1
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday January 22nd 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 19130

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

Brilliant play by both Dylan and Dan throughout this tournament.

Congratulations to Dylan and becoming a deserved champion. :D
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 21st 2015
Replies: 30
Views: 7807

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 21st 2015

What an amazing game to be in the audience for!! As well as a fantastic game, I also enjoyed the incident at the start which didn't make the cut. Nick was having his preamble with Rachel and was talking about books. Rachel had been explaining that she prefers to read short stories and then said som...
by Philip Jarvis
Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:44 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2015
Replies: 22
Views: 6184

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2015

If the conundrum had been a crucial, I'm sure the Countdown Team would have given serious consideration to disqualifying John on this occasion.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday October 22nd 2015 (S73 P77)
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Re: Spoilers for Thursday October 22nd 2015 (S73 P77)

James Robinson wrote:Interestingly, in round 12, there was an upside-down M there as a W, but if it was the right way up, we'd have had PANDEMICS for 9. ;) :) :D
I love it when you spot things like this James :D
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday October 12th 2015
Replies: 12
Views: 5368

Re: Spoilers For Monday October 12th 2015

It's the few utter fucknuts that take advantage of it that are the real problem. Contemptible twats. John also was presumably writing down "EPIMER" as he spelled it out to Susie. Which seemed odd as he surely already had it written down, having not declared "not written down" in...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday October 8th 2015 (S73 P68)
Replies: 47
Views: 13904

Re: Spoilers for Thursday October 8th 2015 (S73 P68)

Superb game with an unbelievable ending. Well played both.

I hope James gets another chance in a few years time.
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:32 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 2nd 2015 (S73 P44)
Replies: 19
Views: 5959

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 2nd 2015 (S73 P44)

Brilliant Octochamp run Jonathan. Consistently high standard throughout. Well done and good luck in the finals :)
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday July 27th 2015
Replies: 12
Views: 4784

Re: Spoilers For Monday July 27th 2015

That's annoying, as me and Tracey thought we had double-maxed it in the audience...... :( :( But, we were certainly impressed with Stephen's performance. Definitely one to watch out in the series ahead we thought as we left the studio with the others who were there that afternoon............ ;) :) ...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Catsdown Friday July 10th 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 3547

Re: Spoilers For Catsdown Friday July 10th 2015

I think Damien Eadie just had an Alfred Hitchcock moment
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 25th 2015 (S72 P54)
Replies: 5
Views: 2989

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 25th 2015 (S72 P54)

CODIFIES in the EPISODIC round
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 19th 2015 (S72 P50)
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 19th 2015 (S72 P50)

Top quality debut Tom. Looking forward to more of the same.

In the UNSEATED round, I was hoping Charlene would pick a consonant instead of the "E" vowel at that end. If she had, that would have been a "D" to give ASTOUNDED for 9
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 17th 2015 (S72 P32)
Replies: 7
Views: 3368

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 17th 2015 (S72 P32)

I notice that Richard Madeley has had a glass of urine in front of him for both Mon and Tue's episodes.

Is he taking the piss?
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)
Replies: 26
Views: 6662

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 30th 2015 (S72 P20)

Well done on becoming an Octochamp Tracey. Looking forward to seeing you in the quarters
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)
Replies: 27
Views: 5812

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 21st 2015 (S72 P13)

Wow. Fantastic finish to the game. Lesser players would have cracked before the end.

Well done Tracey and congratulations on getting a teapot. :D
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November 2014
Replies: 32
Views: 14487

Re: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November

James - with the England game kicking off at 5.00pm on Saturday, if possible, can you try to squeeze the schedule with a view to finishing earlier than 6.00pm - e.g. start early if everyone there, shorter lunch break etc. Cheers
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday October 8th 2014 (S71 P61)
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday October 8th 2014 (S71 P61)

Congratulations on winning the teapot Dan.

Your relief on getting the win was evident by your celebration during the closing credits :D
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
Replies: 21
Views: 4993

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)

TZARDOMS - what a brilliant spot. I don't know what Suzie was dithering about. Well played Paul and congratulations on getting a teapot.
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday August 27th 2014 (S71 P34)
Replies: 13
Views: 4095

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday August 27th 2014 (S71 P34)

Philip Wilson wrote:
Tony Atkins wrote:All the DC sniggering was for ORGASMED presumedly in R12.
Probably Nick made some comment about it being two days running!
Multiple Orgasmed!
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday August 27th 2014 (S71 P34)
Replies: 13
Views: 4095

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday August 27th 2014 (S71 P34)

Philip Wilson wrote:
Tony Atkins wrote:All the DC sniggering was for ORGASMED presumedly in R12.
Probably Nick made some comment about it being two days running!
Multiple Orgasmed!
by Philip Jarvis
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014
Replies: 23
Views: 7147

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014

Douglas was a real character. He had a certain style when making his letters selection. I wasn't sure whether he was doing it for a laugh at first, especially after he said his job was a sheep counter.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 3rd (S71 P4)
Replies: 11
Views: 3692

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 3rd (S71 P4)

A first for me. I managed to nil out an opponent.

The champion scored zero and the challenger 14 against my 115. :)
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014
Replies: 28
Views: 8080

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 27th 2014

Congratulations on becoming a series champ Mark.

This was definitely deserved with consistently good performances throughout. Well done.
by Philip Jarvis
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Peter Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 12750

Re: Peter Lee

I'm in total shock at hearing this news. Peter and I were 1 episode apart when we both lost on our first appearance back in 2002. We later went on to play each other on a regular basis on Apterous before Peter got his second chance on Countdown, doing so well. I got to meet Peter when he was recordi...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)
Replies: 6
Views: 2619

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)

Cheers Andy. This week has brought back a lot of memories of this time last year. The last 12 months has flown by.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)
Replies: 6
Views: 2619

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 7th 2014 (S70 P25)

Scored 138 on my birthday. Well pleased with that. :D
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 28th 2014 (S70 P17)
Replies: 22
Views: 4846

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday January 28th 2014 (S70 P17)

I was pleased to spot GOURAMI again. :lol:
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013
Replies: 84
Views: 19922

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 20th 2013

I will always remember walking into the upstairs of the Irish Club in Leamington Spa on 28 Sept 2013. I had arrived early and Andy Platt and Dan McColm (plus his mother) were still busy setting things up. I introduced my wife and 2 youngest daughters who quickly disappeared to go shopping for the da...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 13th 2013
Replies: 45
Views: 9779

Re: Spoilers For Friday December 13th 2013

Great game by both Jen and Callum. It's shame Jen didn't progress further, but it's good to see a fellow Yorkshireman get to the semis. Argufies was a fantastic spot. Well done Callum.
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 18th 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 11504

Re: Spoilers For Monday November 18th 2013

Jon Corby wrote:Or you might have MEANT learnt
Did the word on your Avatar start out as "PERED"?
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Sightings of Penelope
Replies: 0
Views: 1205

Sightings of Penelope

Spotted outside the Countdown studios just before the recording of the series 69 Finals.

Image
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)
Replies: 21
Views: 6280

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)

Will he go by the name Horace Horlicks from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (all the H's) ......... and will he wear his clown costume?

https://www.facebook.com/#!/horace.horlicks?fref=ts

I can't wait.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 18th 2013 (S69 P73)
Replies: 18
Views: 4251

Re: Spoilers for Friday October 18th 2013 (S69 P73)

Great game by both today. Congratulations to Bradley on his 2nd successful debut.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:12 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday October 17th 2013 (S69 P72)
Replies: 5
Views: 1986

Re: Spoilers for Thursday October 17th 2013 (S69 P72)

Nice to see Marcus in the audience at the end :)
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:52 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 15th 2013 (S69 P70)
Replies: 32
Views: 6656

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 15th 2013 (S69 P70)

Excellent game Mark. Well played.
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 8th 2013 (S69 P65)
Replies: 45
Views: 9612

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 8th 2013 (S69 P65)

PS Good player or not, and Abdi might be a lovely guy and all that, but he was cheating like Hansford on crack! Two conundrums and a numbers game (at least)! I totally agree. The 1st numbers game was a blatant attempt to wing it. The 1st conundrum was just as bad. Even after a stern warning from Ni...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Aug 09, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29141

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

Andy. Cash handed to eldest daughter - hopefully it will arrive with you shortly.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 9th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 26)
Replies: 9
Views: 2433

Re: Spoilers for Friday August 9th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 26

As soon as I saw Dominic James, I knew I knew him from somewhere. It was only half way through the prog that I realised he was at CoHud 2013.

Unlucky to be drawn against Dylan.
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6751

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

Well played Zarte. A good solid performance. :D
by Philip Jarvis
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29141

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

Thanks Phil, get any decent prices for that? £107 for 2 nights. It's a newly converted hotel (#1 on Trip Advisor list) quite close to the venue. Although I booked as 1 adult, I was allocated a family room. I therefore guess they are on the point of being fully booked. I'm now planning to take advan...
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29141

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

Andy - add my name to the list. I've just booked in at the Premier Inn for the Fri and Sat nights.
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)
Replies: 9
Views: 3266

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)

szodiac wrote:Distinctly heard Nick mention Steve's first opponent last Tuesday was Mark.... but did not mention a final score.

Mauro
I reckon it was Mark D and the Countdown Team did not realise until after the recording that it was Mark Deeks who had applied under an alias. ;)
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Shrinidhi on Child Genius
Replies: 7
Views: 3600

Re: Shrinidhi on Child Genius

Tonight''s episode featured Shrinidhi watching Philip Jarvis getting AGONISED and Shrinidhi talking about her "hero" Susie Dent. It was round 7 of the programme from 5th March - Rachael Moran v Philip Jarvis NSXDEAOGI Also showed Susie talking about her favourite word "durdledundoo&q...
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)
Replies: 23
Views: 6371

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)

A nice surprise for today. I wonder why they screened it today rather than yesterday? It seems strange that the first game of series 69 was immediately followed by a special.

Great to see Ryan smiling so much. Perhaps he can give Dylan some lessons.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013
Replies: 50
Views: 11093

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013

I echo what has already been said.

The 2 best players in the series - both Giles and Andy deserved to get to the final.

Congratulations to Giles on winning a close fought game.
by Philip Jarvis
Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday June 27th 2013
Replies: 18
Views: 6045

Re: Spoilers For Thursday June 27th 2013

Well done on getting to the final Andy. Another good solid game.

Both Giles and Andy are well deserved finalists. Hoping for a good close game tomorrow.
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 26th 2013
Replies: 12
Views: 5004

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 26th 2013

X rated stuff on Countdown today with Myleene offering TONGUED ORIFICES and BONDAGE. :o Very cheeky
by Philip Jarvis
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 17th 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 4915

Re: Spoilers For Monday June 17th 2013

Another excellent century win. Well done Andy.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday June 7th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)
Replies: 13
Views: 3561

Re: Spoilers for Friday June 7th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)

James Robinson wrote:Well odd that both of Glen's conundrum spots were on 28.5 seconds :!: :!: :o :o :P :P (And that yesterday's was on 29.5 seconds too, well bizarre. :P :P :P )
Oh ... Glen clearly has a solver under the desk then lol ;)
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday June 7th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)
Replies: 13
Views: 3561

Re: Spoilers for Friday June 7th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)

Innis Carson wrote:Is it just my imagination, or can someone in the audience be heard shouting "YES!" just after Richard says UMPTEEN?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ALwKeSEYs
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Near-future contestants?
Replies: 22
Views: 5883

Re: Near-future contestants?

Why did this thread become defunct?

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2154
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday June 5th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 49)
Replies: 16
Views: 4662

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday June 5th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 4

Great start Glen. You seemed very relaxed for your debut. On that performance, I expect you'll go on a decent run. Looking forward to seeing more of the same. :D
by Philip Jarvis
Thu May 30, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)
Replies: 20
Views: 4475

Re: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51

Jordan F wrote:If he scores 94 or more in a loss, he'll take Philip Jarvis' place as the alternate.
I'll be cheering on the challenger then. Lol :lol:
by Philip Jarvis
Fri May 24, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 24th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 47)
Replies: 16
Views: 3583

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 24th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 47)

Beaters:

Rd 2 - OMEGAS
Rd 8 - SPRAINTS
Rd 13 - MURIATE
by Philip Jarvis
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 24th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 32)
Replies: 21
Views: 4985

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 24th 2012 (Series 68 Prelim

I thought Eileen was fantastic. Good consistency throughout and a great spot on the last numbers.

I hope she now goes on a run and gets through to the quarters.
by Philip Jarvis
Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Winning "Silver Pencils" declared on Countdown
Replies: 9
Views: 4601

Winning "Silver Pencils" declared on Countdown

We’ve all heard about the words that regularly crop up on Countdown, such as LEOTARD, GOITRED, DACOITS etc. However, how often do contestants come up with a word that is unique to Countdown, having never previously been declared before? I’ve just checked Wiki against some of the words I declared in ...
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:12 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday April 18th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 28)
Replies: 18
Views: 5553

Re: Spoilers for Thursday April 18th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim

Graeme Cole wrote:John's is larger
Lol.

Incidentally, are there any contestants who have appeared twice but have lost both games?
by Philip Jarvis
Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday April 16th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 26
Replies: 17
Views: 5651

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday April 16th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 2

Congratulations on your fantastic Octochamp run Giles.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of the same from you at the finals.
by Philip Jarvis
Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday April 12th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 24)
Replies: 20
Views: 6121

Re: Spoilers for Friday April 12th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 24

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Philip Jarvis wrote:I've edited mine
It doesn't make any sense now.
Especially since Thomas Carey has also altered his post. Don't worry Gavin, it was nothing mind blowing.