c4countdown

Callum Todd

Not pleased to hear about the earlier start. Even if it's just temporary, Countdown should not have to be moved to accommodate that stupid dogs show.

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 11 February 2014. Another slightly belated recap this week. Apologies once more, I will do my best to ensure the recaps are brought to you more swiftly starting from next week. But I used the recap writer for the first time this week, so hopefully that makes up for it :) ...

Callum Todd

Ryan Taylor wrote:
Callum Todd wrote: Oh dear, the mistakes go on and on. What is the recap writer James? I write mine from a template that I made based on other people's recaps.
Will make it easier and quicker from now on: http://cdb.apterous.org/recapwriter.php

Oh wow, that really will help. Thank you!

Callum Todd

Score: 72-46 (max 103) But another good seven means Andy will rack up his fifth win today. Round 14: 25 100 9 1 10 6. Target:503 C1: 501. (9+6-10)x100+1 (7) C2: 506. RR: 503. (100-25+9)x6-1 (10) Score: 79-46 (max 110) (113) Andy extends his lead even further by getting closer to the target number t...

Callum Todd

Jack Worsley wrote:
Callum Todd wrote:
Round 10: D S I E O C T I G

C1: COSIED (6)
C2: CITED (6)
DC: EGOISITIC (8)
Score: 52-40 (max 81)

Andy extends his lead with a six, while DC spot the darrenic eight again.

Try again.

haha, thanks for pointing it out

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 4th February 2014. Apologies for the slightly later than usual posting, but I’ve tried to bring this recap to you before the next day’s episode is broadcast. Just about made it, sort of. C1: Andy Gardner, who was built up four wins so far. This series as had a lot of peop...

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 28th January 2014. Nick starts the show by talking about Lego and Meccano. C1: Priscilla Munday, looking for win number six today. C2: Daniel Steel, a member of an athletics club. He once beat an Olympic medallist at a high-jump. DC: Susie Dent and Nicki Chapman. RR: Rach...

Callum Todd

Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:A SCOOP for the Daily Mail today (January 23rd) on page 32 they report that the prodigy Dylan attained the highest ever score.

Well at least the Daily Mail are only a few months behind the rest of the world now, as apposed to their usual 40 year deficit.

Callum Todd

Round 7: D Q T E A I N G A C1: DATING (6) C2: DATING (6) DC: TINGED (6), AGNATE (6) OT: ADNATE (6), AGENDA (6), DETAIN (6), EATING (6), GAINED (6), TAENIA (6), TAGINE (6), TANGED (6), TEAING (6), TIENDA (6) I wonder if there has ever been a letters round where a max was visibly shown in the selecti...

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 21st January 2014. Nick starts the show by talking about George Orwell and Rachel talks about the Google Glass, of which Nick doesn’t approve. C1: Jamie Halliwell, on his 3rd game today. C2: Priscilla Munday, who was rescued three cats. I am told she is a very strong scra...

Callum Todd

I'm in

Callum Todd

I missed TARWHINE and ANGIOMAS. And Zarte beat me to the conundrum, but I still got that fairly quick.

Callum Todd

You definitely need to get on apterous, Steven.

Callum Todd

Only the third time I can remember beating Rachel in the 30 seconds:

(100+50-8)x7-75/25

Callum Todd

Is this from the Morissette school of irony? Not at all - someone having a hit record called "Ironic" without knowing the meaning of ironic is pretty ironic. Isn't it? My use of the word is hardly misuse to "a traffic jam when you're already late" levels, surely? ten thousand sp...

Callum Todd

http://www.morleyobserver.co.uk/news/lo ... -1-6375021

*tries not to appear boastful*

Callum Todd

So, any early predictions for the winner of series 70? Looks wide open this time. Obviously it's early days, but I'd say that whoever sits in the champion's chair for the game immediately after Pete' first game has to be a hot favourite, given what we know so far. Problem is, that could easily be o...

Callum Todd

JackHurst wrote:Have any contestants been in the had the same celebrity guest for more then 5 episodes?

I think Dylan might have had Dan Walker for 6 episodes. Not 100% sure on that one though.

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 14th January 2014. Nick starts the show by talking about photographers. C1: Bobby Banerjee, now on 6 wins after achieving his first century yesterday with a 104-41 win over Ray Sykes. C2: Ciaran Crawley, an Irish apterite who was briefly in an R.E.M tribute band and is no...

Callum Todd

It's back already. Thanks Charlie!

Callum Todd

James S Roper wrote:Seems to be - entire website gone for me.

Yep. The page does load, but there's nothing on it. It's like the site has been replaced by nothingness.

Callum Todd

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown recap for Friday 10 January 2014 Team 1: - Sean Lock, who is good at fighting, and wishes to cheer up our miserable lives. He has brought along a coping mechanism, in the form of a bubble blower. - Miles Jupp, a Divinity graduate who apparently is either terrible at ...

Callum Todd

Anthony Endsor wrote:Where's Callum Todd when you need him? I told you he'd applied a series too early

Ha, thanks for your faith in me Anthony, but I played along to this show and scored 140, missing HALERS, MEGALITRE, and the conundrum, so I would have fallen short of the record.

Excellent recap, as ever.

Callum Todd

I found it easy to see the letters and numbers board at all times, but you have a monitor screen thing in your desk that may be easier to use, especially for the conundrum board which is difficult to see. If you feel more comfortable writing down the selections then go for it; it can't hurt. As for ...

Callum Todd

I'm terribly sorry Dave, I missed all the debate on this thread. Was too busy sucking cocks. I hope you can forgive me.

Callum Todd

Danny was a great character, it's a shame he didn't get a chance to play another game. Bobby seems like a nice chap too though. Series 70's got off to a good start

Callum Todd

Pretty sure a C of C will happen again at some point, but it's a headache that can wait for now. Haven't looked into the logistics of who takes part and from when etc, that's a nightmare yet to come, but gut-feeling and immediate instinct at the moment is that it should comprise of non-30th Birthda...

Callum Todd

Zarte Siempre wrote:
Callum Todd wrote:I am reliably informed that BRUNOISE is a noun and not a verb, so you can’t add the D onto the end of that. A final A would have given URBANISED for 9, but it was not to be.
Who on earth told you that?!?!

some cunt.

Callum Todd

-a perfect Lockdown letters attack http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=1197992 This is a max game, but there could be some debate as to whether or not it is a 'perfect' game. Let's have that debate. I say it's perfect. Are you saying it's because you declared in invalid word? Had you declared...

Callum Todd

Countdown recap for Tuesday 7th January 2014. Time for game number 2 of series number 70, and recap number 1 of many from me. I take over from Jack Worsley, who has done a fantastic job with the Tuesday recaps in the past. I hope I can do a half-decent job of filling his shoes. Nick kicks off the sh...

Callum Todd

Ben Wilson wrote:-a perfect Lockdown letters attack

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=1197992

This is a max game, but there could be some debate as to whether or not it is a 'perfect' game.

Callum Todd

Zarte Siempre wrote:
Andy Platt wrote:^ I think that sounds fair. Might Marcus also be a consideration after he had to withdraw from 30BC?
If he is, def. an apto trip to Salford.

Might be getting a little ahead of myself here but... #TEAMMARCUS.

Callum Todd

So Series 70 is underway. Are all recap posts filled now, James? If not, then I'll be willing to provide cover on any untaken days until a permanent fixture is found. I believe everything is filled for now, Callum. Apart from the remaining 2 8/10 mashups, I'm thinking of taking the 17th, but obviou...

Callum Todd

Rod was a nice guy, it was good to see him bow out with a signature conundrum finish, and I hope his 5 wins are enough to get him into the finals. Good luck to Bobby too, who seemed like a really nice cheery chap.

Did DC get a MAX GAME on the letters today?

Callum Todd

So Series 70 is underway. Are all recap posts filled now, James? If not, then I'll be willing to provide cover on any untaken days until a permanent fixture is found.

Callum Todd

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Bradley Cates wrote:WHY WEREN'T WE GIVEN ANY DRESSING GOWNS?!?!
Forget that. Why weren't you given fence panels?

We were, but we all gambled and lost :/

Callum Todd

Fair point.

Callum Todd

Bradley Cates wrote:WHY WEREN'T WE GIVEN ANY DRESSING GOWNS?!?!

I second this.

Callum Todd

Sometimes things change and it's either not practical or necessary to repeat things just for the sake of what happened in the past. To flip the viewpoint, how many people are up in arms because contestants in series 67 onwards will never get to take part in the 30th BC, arguably the most prestigiou...

Callum Todd

Just in case anyone hasn't seen 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is returning on Friday for another new run. I'll take the recap for this Friday's episode, but if anyone wants any of the other ones, please say so below. I believe there are 4 episodes, so the other dates available at the moment are t...

Callum Todd

Glad to see this thread back on track and free of hostility. I previously was one of those who believed that Series 60-66 should not be considered for the next CoC but now, having read Mark's comments, I've been talked around. I think he makes a valid point that the 30BC, while having many similarit...

Callum Todd

There's nothing wrong with this thread (other than the thread title now and maybe that's an argument for not allowing thread name changes without a moderator). But so what, some of you disagree with Dave Preece. I can't help but think there's been some massive overreacting on here. Get over it. Get...

Callum Todd

Paul Worsley wrote:I sent my application form in just before Christmas, so should hear in the new year.

That's fantastic! Best of luck Paul, I'm sure you'll do well.

Callum Todd

Only just seen this thread so I'm a bit late with this, but Nick Hewer was on Backchat recently, a BBC3 chatshow hosted by Jack Whitehall. Lethal Bizzle was a fellow guest and Nick promised to use the word "dench" at the next Countdown recording. Has anyone noticed him using this word on c...

Callum Todd

Dave, this is a thread just for light chatter about who you'd like to see, not furious debate over who definitely should or shouldn't be on. We're not actually drawing up the invite list here. Personally I think it would be nice to have some representative people, while still maintaining a good lev...

Callum Todd

Dave, this is a thread just for light chatter about who you'd like to see, not furious debate over who definitely should or shouldn't be on. We're not actually drawing up the invite list here. Personally I think it would be nice to have some representative people, while still maintaining a good leve...

Callum Todd

Done.

Callum Todd

I was thinking that, if there ever is another CoC, it won't be for a long while. The 30BC was so epic that another one so soon may just be in its shadow.

Callum Todd

I've seen lots of little discussions about the possibility of another CoC pop up all around the forum so thought it'd be a good idea to make a thread for these discussions to be collated in one place. So, do you think there will be another CoC tournament? If so, when, and who would you like to see i...

Callum Todd

1) Conor Travers 2) Dylan Taylor 3) Jack Hurst 4) Edward McCullagh 5) Giles Hutchings I watched 2 of Dylan's games (QF and Final) and on both occasions beat him. On the conundrum. As Gevin points out, his conundrum skills were weak. Dylan didn't strike me as anything spectacular. He was a good soli...

Callum Todd

That was fantastic! I gave you some hints as to how to improve, but you really took that to such a high level! I'm still struggling to believe you won, that was an absolutely fantastic run. (P.S. can I have some tips how to deal with nerves please!) Bobble your head around like the Churchill dog, s...

Callum Todd

Excellent recap Anthony, as yours always are. Glad to hear you'll be continuing your recaps into series 70

Callum Todd

WELL, WORDS FAIL ME FOR THAT FINAL :!: :!: Watching the rest of the finals beforehand was just enjoyable, and after Callum beat Jen, I had a feeling that the final would be Dylan v Callum, but the final that I saw is just something that will live with me forever, and has definitely now overtaken th...

Callum Todd

AMARETTO as alt in R1 Golly! I saw that one. Not sure if I would have had the conviction to call it though. I saw it too, but didn't write it down because I wasn't sure and panicked when Dylan said 8 so stuck with my safe 6. It would have been nice to get a MAX GAME, but oddly enough I think that w...

Callum Todd

Thank you for all of that Dylan, and thank you also to Zarte and Jen, for their radically different but equally inspiring pep talks before the final. Maybe it's just me, but I'm visualizing this as Zarte's and Jen's pep-talk: http://youtu.be/i0GW0Vnr9Yc Hehe, I'd say it was more like this: http://y...

Callum Todd

Thank you for all of that Dylan, and thank you also to Zarte and Jen, for their radically different but equally inspiring pep talks before the final. Maybe it's just me, but I'm visualizing this as Zarte's and Jen's pep-talk: http://youtu.be/i0GW0Vnr9Yc Hehe, I'd say it was more like this: http://y...

Callum Todd

Thank you everyone. Series 69 has to be one of the best ever; the quantity of quality players throughout has been astonishing. Probably the best two octoruns ever from our top two seeds, plus by far and away the best pentarun ever from our #9 seed. I felt very out of place going to the finals to pla...

Callum Todd

Bluff^8

Callum Todd

Poor quality game, not worth watching.

Callum Todd

Great to see you on here Bradley. I don't think anyone knows for sure when the next CoC is, but it'll be announced on here by the Countdown Team if and when it does happen. In the meantime, it'd be great to see you at a CO-event if you wanted to come to one.

Search found 1119 matches