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by Peter Clarke
Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open
Replies: 45
Views: 10475

Re: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open

My bad 😅😂 I even previously clicked on “Interested” too 😅
by Peter Clarke
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open
Replies: 45
Views: 10475

Re: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open

Is there going to be a Facebook page for the event out of curiosity? It would be good to have one IMO as there could be people who don’t use or read this forum. I’m just thinking in terms of promotion 😃
by Peter Clarke
Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: ROBINSON TO HOST COUNTDOWN!!
Replies: 60
Views: 14309

Re: ROBINSON TO HOST COUNTDOWN!!

Anne Robinson says she cannot wait to be nice and is going to “tone down her nastiness”, “well sort of”.

Makes sense, lol.
by Peter Clarke
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Fort Boyard
Replies: 2
Views: 3762

Fort Boyard

I've been feeling nostalgic lately and have been watching episodes of Fort Boyard on Youtube lol. This was my favourite TV show in the world during my childhood. I really love Crystal Maze too as mentioned in the Crystal Maze thread ages ago. Obviously, both are similar shows and most people in the ...
by Peter Clarke
Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The dictionary
Replies: 3
Views: 3524

Re: The dictionary

Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:22 pm Spoilerz.
Sorry 😐 Been a while since I last posted on here! I’ve edited the post so hopefully now hidden. Stupid me.
by Peter Clarke
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The dictionary
Replies: 3
Views: 3524

The dictionary

Hey everyone, This may sound like a very silly question, but is it still OED countdown use or Lexico? I’m curious, because on the “Oxford Dictionary of English” app on my phone, not all words seem to come up when I search for it. I tried MORITAS for example, it doesn’t show but still shows on Aptero...
by Peter Clarke
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New set
Replies: 10
Views: 8979

Re: New set

The actual new set has been shown on Cats Does Countdown this month.
by Peter Clarke
Sun May 21, 2017 11:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Effing Susie Dent
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Re: Effing Susie Dent

Haha brilliant! I never thought I'd see the day.
by Peter Clarke
Thu May 18, 2017 11:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Introducing... the H2H-o-Matic!
Replies: 36
Views: 23798

Re: Introducing... the H2H-o-Matic!

Just had a look at this. This is absolutely amazing Jen!! Amazing work!! :D
by Peter Clarke
Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017
Replies: 26
Views: 29840

Re: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017

Tony, just so you know there's an error at the end of mine and Graeme's game. Graeme (C2) buzzed in before me (not C1), meaning also the score should be 82-113 and not 92-113 😀
by Peter Clarke
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017
Replies: 26
Views: 29840

Re: COREA17 - Saturday 15th April 2017

In please :)
by Peter Clarke
Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New set
Replies: 10
Views: 8979

New set

So apparently, there is going to be a new set starting from S77 onwards. Looking at Robbo's FB status, he says it's apparently still going to be blue but doesn't know much else. It wouldn't surprise me if the new set is a darker shade of blue. I am going to miss this current set, but I hope the new ...
by Peter Clarke
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:07 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?
Replies: 19
Views: 11827

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

Love this thread!
by Peter Clarke
Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What causes easy misses
Replies: 3
Views: 5227

Re: What causes easy misses

The more you practise, the less it happens. Was thinking that as well. I've been playing for nearly a year and a half now. Do you mean the more frequently you practice or the amount of practice you get in total? I don't have time to do that much practice, but my brain always gets tired after a few ...
by Peter Clarke
Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What causes easy misses
Replies: 3
Views: 5227

What causes easy misses

Like a lot of Countdown players, I am very prone to missing easy words. Usually in a game, I would miss at least one word I would normally get, depending on my form. What causes you to miss easy words or lose form? I expect it is a combination of health (physical and mental) factors, how you're feel...
by Peter Clarke
Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown
Replies: 50
Views: 35971

Re: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown

I had Gloria in DC for 5 of my shows - she did my head in. That's interesting. She seems like one of the ones I wouldn't mind. Why did she do your head in out of interest? I won't be on the show for another 2 years or so maybe. Don't get me wrong she wasn't malicious or nasty or anything, and she w...
by Peter Clarke
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown
Replies: 50
Views: 35971

Re: Apterites who have yet to appear on Countdown

Martin Hurst wrote: Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:24 am I had Gloria in DC for 5 of my shows - she did my head in.
That's interesting. She seems like one of the ones I wouldn't mind. Why did she do your head in out of interest?


I won't be on the show for another 2 years or so maybe.
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 5th January 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 2500

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 5th January 2017

Wow, what a performance from Suzy! She seems like strong material, especially considering she isn't an apterite (unless she uses a pseudonym?). I have to confess I missed APTEROUS :oops: Though to be fair it's a tough word to spot. If she keeps the same average every day and octos, she'll post a ve...
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 5th January 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 2500

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 5th January 2017

Well Suzy thrashed him today!! Only 8 points away from a max.

She seems like an excellent spotter. Excellent performance considering she isn't an Apterite. Think she could be an octochamp.
by Peter Clarke
Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Best ever televised game?
Replies: 31
Views: 15371

Re: Best ever televised game?

Ann vs Tim was amazing, I agree.
by Peter Clarke
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2016 (1st Semi-Final)
Replies: 3
Views: 2004

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2016 (1st Semi-Final)

Yeah I noticed that. I wonder if Martin actually did made the 7 by doing 5+2 or 9-2 and forgot to mention it. Ah well, it didn't affect the match outcome. Well done Martin!! :D
by Peter Clarke
Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Electronic music
Replies: 26
Views: 6686

Re: Electronic music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWdje58cV0

Have become incredibly obsessed with this one, even though it's like a year old.
by Peter Clarke
Thu Sep 29, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 28th September 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1979

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 28th September 2016

Rachel didn't have much fun in this episode did she? :P
by Peter Clarke
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
Replies: 219
Views: 41086

Re: Who would you like to see in DC?

Well according to Wiki Apterous, Joe Lycett is set to be in DC on the main show! If that's true, I am looking forward to that. Also looking forward to Hugh Dennis being on there if that's also true.
by Peter Clarke
Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
Replies: 219
Views: 41086

Re: Who would you like to see in DC?

Sorry just found this thread thanks to Gavin, after making a new one earlier haha. I would like to see one or two more Cats Does Countdown people on Dictionary Corner, I know Bill Bailey and David Baddiel have been on it. I reckon Jon Richardson should do it, he is pretty good at CD so I reckon he'd...
by Peter Clarke
Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Guests that you would love to see on Dictionary Corner
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

Re: Guests that you would love to see on Dictionary Corner

Gavin Chipper wrote:There's some stuff in this thread that might make interesting reading.
Whoops, my bad lol. Cheers man!
by Peter Clarke
Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Guests that you would love to see on Dictionary Corner
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

Guests that you would love to see on Dictionary Corner

Apologies if there is already a thread on this somewhere. Out of those who haven't already on Dictionary Corner on the show, who would you like to see on it? I would love Jon Richardson to do it. He is pretty good at the game when he is on Cat's Does Countdown so why not see if he wants to go on DC.
by Peter Clarke
Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:23 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Never play Countdown when you're THIS tired... this is what could happen.
Replies: 5
Views: 3262

Never play Countdown when you're THIS tired... this is what could happen.

Take a look at this game I played just now with Oli, for your own amusement. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=1709242 I declared 7 non-words, missed REACTIONS (saw NOTARISE), missed easy words like MOONIER, in the end just didn't give a sh*t and wasted a 6 with PATHED (Oli declared 7 first)...
by Peter Clarke
Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 22nd 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 5417

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 22nd 2016

Brilliant semi-final! I wasn't expecting it to be that close!! Paul was on excellent form, Conrad was on top form too!!

I got Paul's 213 method too and was proud :)
by Peter Clarke
Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 4727

Re: Spoilers For Monday June 20th 2016

Just finished watching this game. That was possibly one of the best games in ages!! Ann made a brave decision and did an excellent conundrum solve. Tim was on brilliant form too! Huge congratulations for Ann and very bad luck to Tim. There was some excellent team spirit there too!
by Peter Clarke
Tue May 24, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 23rd 2016
Replies: 9
Views: 3176

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 23rd 2016

Another 8 for R11.. MELANOID. Proud of spotting that!
by Peter Clarke
Tue May 24, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 23rd 2016
Replies: 9
Views: 3176

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 23rd 2016

Another 8 for R11.. MELANOID. Proud of spotting that!
by Peter Clarke
Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:58 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)

Alt last numbers (50+1)x(7+8)-25-4 I got all three of the 9s but didn't risk the last one (stuck at URINATED). That's what I did for the last numbers, I didn't get the last nine I was thinking of unpartied :lol: well you never know nowadays. Interesting, because the standard method was (25*7+8+1)*4...
by Peter Clarke
Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Consistency
Replies: 10
Views: 5196

Consistency

Obviously when people play Countdown, we all have our bad moments and days. Everyone has at least some degree on inconsistency. I however, had an extremely bad past 3 days on Apterous. I have lost nearly 200 ratings points throughout those 3 days. The final day I wasn't as bad but I was being beaten...
by Peter Clarke
Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 14218

Re: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016

Adam Dexter wrote:Also, is anyone getting in to Reading station at about 10? Be nice to have a travelling buddy for the bus (cuz they is so big n scary)
I should be arriving there around then. I am also planning to catch the same bus.
by Peter Clarke
Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 14218

Re: COREA16 - Saturday 26th March 2016

In please.
by Peter Clarke
Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:51 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Crystal Maze
Replies: 12
Views: 10783

Re: The Crystal Maze

Yeah I remember that game looking easy enough, but there were also many really difficult ones, like the one with discs they had to blow into holders and the one with the 4 different colours of water that had to go to the correct place. I think I only saw that one done once! Ah yeah I remember those...
by Peter Clarke
Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Crystal Maze
Replies: 12
Views: 10783

Re: The Crystal Maze

Love love LOVE the Crystal Maze! I love Fort Boyard too, both childhood memories. Some people say how rubbish the contestants can be. Yes to some, but I reckon it's harder than it looks there because all names to them are new so they have to figure out hard and quick what to do. Also nerves can get...
by Peter Clarke
Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 10 March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 34)
Replies: 11
Views: 4306

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 10 March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 34)

Paul Erdunast wrote:Very well played there. LONGUEUR in the LOUNGER round
I had LONGUEUR as well. This is the first time I ever beat both the contestants and DC in a round! :D
by Peter Clarke
Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday March 1st 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 27)
Replies: 10
Views: 4049

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday March 1st 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 27)

I liked the last numbers game. I got it quite quickly to be honest. Like what Rachel said at the end, it's easy when you know how to do it (and after practice).
by Peter Clarke
Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:04 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Electronic music
Replies: 26
Views: 6686

Re: Electronic music

I noticed that people seem to either be into mainstream or rock on the music forum. I just re-read the music thread and I don't get that impression at all. Me too - to an extent - interesting that Peter got another impression. There's certainly a lot of rock fans there but there's as equal amount r...
by Peter Clarke
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Electronic music
Replies: 26
Views: 6686

Re: Electronic music

Is Daft Punk (specifically, the album Random Access Memories) considered electronic? If so, it's the only album I own from the genre. Definitely. I love underground dance music (electronic) but Daft Punk is definitely electronic even though it's mainstream. RAM is more funky where as in the old Daf...
by Peter Clarke
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Electronic music
Replies: 26
Views: 6686

Electronic music

One of the things apart from Countdown that I am really into is music. Though I could listen to most types of music (apart from some cheesy mainstream tracks), I particularly love electronic music. I particularly love House, Techno and some DnB. I regularly listen to radio shows and mixtapes with th...
by Peter Clarke
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5071

Re: Celebrity fun

Love Danny Dyer!
by Peter Clarke
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:17 am
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

Just caught up on this. Excellent final, well done Dylan!! :) Well done Dan too, when you got METACONID Dan that really made it more exciting like others have said.
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Semi-Final 2 Spoilers For Thursday January 21st 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 5746

Re: CoC Semi-Final 2 Spoilers For Thursday January 21st 2016

Another great match. Well done to Jen and Dan! :)

I thought I had my 3rd ever nine with flections lol, but then I realized it was a mass noun :( Lol.
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who is better: Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley?
Replies: 62
Views: 12628

Re: Who is better: Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley?

Peter Mabey wrote:I don't remember Carol beating DC, whereas Rachel has done so several times :roll: :)
Oh yeah!! Rachel is clearly very good at the letters and conundrums too. I have often seen her get a conundrum whilst no one else in the studio got it too.

I hope Rachel stays for years to come.
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who is better: Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley?
Replies: 62
Views: 12628

Re: Who is better: Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley?

I know this is a very old topic, but I voted for Rachel as well. I know Carol is a Countdown legend but Rachel overall seems more genuine and friendly and stronger at the Maths. Rachel has a better understanding of the more difficult methods, including ones where you go over 1000 and divide down aga...
by Peter Clarke
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 4 Spoilers For Tuesday January 19th 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 4543

Re: CoC Quarter-Final 4 Spoilers For Tuesday January 19th 2016

I'm really tired with lack of sleep so very up and down with numbers games today. I did get 884 in the end for R3 after having another look later on... 100*3*75=22,500 50*8=400 22,500-400=22,100 22,100/25=884 Excellent solve from RR in R14, even though it was late. Very hard to get in 30 seconds. Wo...
by Peter Clarke
Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 8 Spoilers For Wednesday January 13th 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 4796

Re: CoC Preliminary 8 Spoilers For Wednesday January 13th 2016

Well done to both Antoinette and Mark :) Excellent game!!

Was hilarious at the end when Rachel told Nick to not go blind when reading Fifty Shades of Grey! :lol:
by Peter Clarke
Tue Jan 12, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 6 Spoilers For Monday January 11th 2016
Replies: 17
Views: 5940

Re: CoC Preliminary 6 Spoilers For Monday January 11th 2016

The VD comment from Rachel at the first round was funny too. It was indeed. I wasn't aware that that abbreviation was still in common usage; the most recent use of it that I can remember is in a Friends episode from the first series. To be honest, I didn't know what it meant until I googled it as s...
by Peter Clarke
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 6 Spoilers For Monday January 11th 2016
Replies: 17
Views: 5940

Re: CoC Preliminary 6 Spoilers For Monday January 11th 2016

Brilliant episode. Well done Callum :) I didn't see the easy way for the last numbers round either lol.

I said...
3*50=150
7-2=5
150-5=145
145*4=580

The VD comment from Rachel at the first round was funny too.
by Peter Clarke
Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 5 Spoilers For Friday January 8th 2016
Replies: 24
Views: 5934

Re: CoC Preliminary 5 Spoilers For Friday January 8th 2016

Really good game!! George and Jen were both excellent there. George was unlucky in a few of his rounds there. My 332 method was different, took me a min or two to get (I paused 40D when clock finished, I feel kind of brain dead hence the amount of time to do it, I'm not on form tonight at all) ((((7...
by Peter Clarke
Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:42 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?
Replies: 134
Views: 39968

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 Peter Clarke
Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:32 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Preliminary 4 Spoilers For Thursday January 7th 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 8555

Re: CoC Preliminary 4 Spoilers For Thursday January 7th 2016

Great game that was! Dylan was excellent!! Tracey was excellent too and was unlucky with those spellings and to be up against the amazing Dylan. Looking forward to tomorrow's episode.

I was kicking myself after getting 717 late. I did (((75+50)-(100/25))*6)-9.
by Peter Clarke
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?
Replies: 134
Views: 39968

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?
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:03 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Crystal Maze
Replies: 12
Views: 10783

Re: The Crystal Maze

Love love LOVE the Crystal Maze! I love Fort Boyard too, both childhood memories. Some people say how rubbish the contestants can be. Yes to some, but I reckon it's harder than it looks there because all names to them are new so they have to figure out hard and quick what to do. Also nerves can get ...
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Music
Replies: 295
Views: 83763

Re: Music

Hope to get this thread going again as I am a huge music fan. I love most types of music, but I'm mainly into types of electronic music, particularly House, Techno and Drum&Bass. I also DJ on student radio (still learning kind of) mixing House and Techno and also love going to raves. https://www...
by Peter Clarke
Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?
Replies: 134
Views: 39968

Re: How many Numbers puzzles are there in total?

Oh yeah there are 899 targets, so 999-100=899. Silly me haha.

That must be right considering you both got the same answer with different methods. Thanks both Fred and Thomas!

How long did it take you to do that Thomas haha?
by Peter Clarke
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: 666 numbers game request
Replies: 6
Views: 3754

Re: 666 numbers game request

Graeme Cole wrote:4 5 3 8 5 3 -> 666
I found this one!

Took me a few mins to get though!

Trying to post the answer but in a spoiler thing so people can't see it, any help?