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by Sean Fletcher
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 13371

Re: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018

Tony Atkins wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:01 pm There are no engineering works planned for Saturday and I can avoid any strike problems on South Western Railway
(not that trains to Bournemouth would not be running) by using Cross Country so I can be there!
Are you definitely coming, Tony?
by Sean Fletcher
Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:31 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 13371

Re: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018

Due to a change in circumstances there has been a change in venue. The event will now be taking place at The Royal Bath Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk from the original venue. With the change of venue shouldn't the player nicknames now be royalty and not celebrities? Brilliant idea, wish i'd have...
by Sean Fletcher
Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 13371

Re: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018

Due to a change in circumstances there has been a change in venue. The event will now be taking place at The Royal Bath Hotel, which is a 10 minute walk from the original venue.
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 07, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 13371

Countdown Bournemouth - CO:BO Saturday 18th August 2018

FOCAL is back on the south coast this summer in picture perfect Bournemouth. Date: Saturday 18th August 2018 Venue: Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EW Admission: £12 by PayPal (cold drinks on arrival; not including lunch) Doors open: 10:00 Start time: 11:00 (or sooner if everyone has a...
by Sean Fletcher
Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA18 - Saturday 31st March 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 20114

Re: COREA18 - Saturday 31st March 2018

Won't be able to make it. Hope you all have a good day.
by Sean Fletcher
Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 18th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 8)
Replies: 0
Views: 1407

Thursday 18th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 8)

Countdown recap for Thursday 18 January 2018. C1: Champion Mary Bainbridge (3 wins, 265 points.) Retired teacher from Lechlade, Gloucestershire. C2: Challenger Amit Amin. A risk and control manager from Mytchett, Surrey. Tottenham Hotspur fan who also enjoys cricket. DC: Susie Dent and Raj Bisram. R...
by Sean Fletcher
Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 17th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 7)
Replies: 0
Views: 1367

Wednesday 17th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 7)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 17 January 2018. C1: Champion Mary Bainbridge (2 wins, 174 points.) C2: Challenger Graeme Dryburgh-Cook. A Maths and Accounting faculty leader from Markinch, Fife. A Rugby player who also referees for Scottish Rugby Union. DC: Susie Dent and Raj Bisram. RR: Rachel Riley...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 16th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 6)
Replies: 0
Views: 1482

Tuesday 16th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 6)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 16 January 2018. C1: Champion Mary Bainbridge (1 win, 87 points.) A retired teacher from Lechlade. C2: Challenger Glen Burke. A credit control handler from Dublin. A golfer with a 13 handicap who once got a hole-in-one. DC: Susie Dent and Raj Bisram. RR: Rachel Riley. OT:...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 15th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 5)
Replies: 0
Views: 1442

Monday 15th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 5)

Countdown recap for Monday 15 January 2018. C1: Champion Jacob Coventry-Peters (4 wins, 343 points.) Politics student from Newcastle who is currently learning Welsh. C2: Challenger Mary Bainbridge. A retired teacher from Lechlade, Glouctershire. Taught in Uganda at the time of Idi Amin. DC: Susie De...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 4)
Replies: 0
Views: 1428

Friday 5th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 4)

Countdown recap for Friday 5 January 2018. C1: Champion Jacob Coventry-Peters (3 wins, 245 points.) A politics student who is learning his 7th language. C2: Challenger Wendy Almond. A retired legal secretary from Lytham St Annes. Plays first clarinet in Fylde Sinfonia orchestra. DC: Susie Dent and R...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 4th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 3)
Replies: 0
Views: 1331

Thursday 4th January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 3)

Countdown recap for Thursday 4 January 2018. C1: Champion Jacob Coventry-Peters (2 wins, 175 points.) A politics student from Newcastle. C2: Challenger Anthony McLaughlin. A school cover supervisor from Leeds. Referees football and Gaelic football. DC: Susie Dent and Richard Arnold. RR: Rachel Riley...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 3rd January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 2)
Replies: 0
Views: 1390

Wednesday 3rd January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 2)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 3 January 2018. C1: Champion Jacob Coventry-Peters (1 win, 91 points.) A politics students looking to learn his 7th language. C2: Challenger Shelagh Addis. A retired cathedral guide from Wells. DC: Susie Dent and Richard Arnold. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solu...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 2nd January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 1)
Replies: 0
Views: 1403

Tuesday 2nd January 2018 (Series 78, Prelim 1)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 2 January 2018. C1: Champion Roger Springthorpe (1 win, 77 points.) An HGV driver from Coalville. C2: Challenger Jacob Coventry-Peters. A politics student from Newcastle with a passion for languages. DC: Susie Dent and Richard Arnold. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or ...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 306961

Re: Is Apterous down?

1 is POSTRENAL
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Fantasy Countdown (will contain series 77 spoilers)
Replies: 35
Views: 12751

Re: Fantasy Countdown (will contain series 77 spoilers)

Game 1: HIGHER
Game 2: LOWER
Game 3: LOWER
Game 4: LOWER
Game 5: LOWER
Game 6: HIGHER
Game 7: HIGHER
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Curious about the CD recording process
Replies: 28
Views: 16710

Re: Curious about the CD recording process

I was on the fourth show of my first day, meaning Neil Green would've started on the third show of his first day and Samir beat me on the 5th show of my 2nd day and then he had to wait a couple of weeks before filming his next episodes.
by Sean Fletcher
Wed May 17, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 20th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 72)
Replies: 0
Views: 1290

Thursday 20th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 72)

Countdown recap for Thursday 20 April 2017. C1: Champion Berkan Chelikhan (4 wins, 361 points.) C2: Challenger Nick Smith. A publisher and author from Fyfield, Oxfordshire who recently published a novel called 'Drowned Hogg Day'. DC: Susie Dent and Adam Henson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or s...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue May 16, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 19th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 71)
Replies: 0
Views: 1314

Wednesday 19th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 71)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 19 April 2017. C1: Champion Berkan Chelikhan (3 wins, 264 points.) C2: Challenger Hannah Rodger. An Earth sciences student from Cranleigh, Surrey. Enjoys trampolining and studying volcanoes. DC: Susie Dent and Adam Henson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions....
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 15, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 18th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 70)
Replies: 0
Views: 1301

Tuesday 18th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 70)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 18 April 2017. C1: Champion Berkan Chelikhan (2 wins, 178 points.) C2: Challenger Matt Windsor. A chartered accountant from Southampton. Plays poker and was once on the same table as Matt Le Tissier. DC: Susie Dent and Adam Henson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or sol...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 15, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 17th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 69)
Replies: 0
Views: 1325

Monday 17th April 2017 (Series 76, Prelim 69)

Countdown recap for Monday 17 April 2017. C1: Champion Berkan Chelikhan (1 win, 85 points.) A computer sciences student from Bexley. C2: Challenger David Orriss. A golfer, runner and volunteer driver for charities from Launceston, Cornwall. DC: Susie Dent and Jay Rayner. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other ...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Going on TV:- What is the timeline?
Replies: 19
Views: 11827

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

Fill an application - 24th July 2013
Get an audition date - 19th August 2013
Phone audition - 21st August 2013 (told I passed straight away)
Get a recording date - 6th February 2014
Record your TV run - 11th March 2014
Broadcast date - 5th May 2014
by Sean Fletcher
Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown Bournemouth - Saturday 29th July 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 6932

Countdown Bournemouth - Saturday 29th July 2017

I am delighted to announnce that FOCAL’s first tournament on the south coast will be held in Bournemouth on Saturday 29th July. Hotel Celebrity 47 Gervis Road, Bournemouth BH1 3DD http://hotel-celebrity.com/ Presented by Sean Fletcher and Jeff Clayton This tournament will be played in the traditiona...
by Sean Fletcher
Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Potential CoBo 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5774

Re: Potential CoBo 2017

Should be getting full details of this and opening sign ups this week
by Sean Fletcher
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1020028

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

blank paper and a pen
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 5th September 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 41)
Replies: 0
Views: 1092

Monday 5th September 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 41)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Martin Hurst is on the verge of becoming an octochamp, and a win today would most likely make him the number one seed. Owen Polley stands in his. way Countdown recap for Monday 5 September 2016. C1: Champion Martin Hurst (7 wins, 726 points.) C2: Challenger...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 29th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 36)
Replies: 0
Views: 1170

Monday 29th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 36)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Martin Hurst has two wins under his belt, can Arnold Solomon stop him getting a third? Countdown recap for Monday 29 August 2016. C1: Champion Martin Hurst (2 wins, 197 points.) An Insurance document writer from Ash Vale, Surrey. C2: Challenger Arnold Solom...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 22nd August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 31)
Replies: 0
Views: 862

Monday 22nd August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 31)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. With Annie achieving octochamp status last Tuesday, today sees two new faces. Countdown recap for Monday 22 August 2016. C1: Challenger Graham Stanley. A retired Arborist from Cardiff. C2: Challenger Nick Meredith. A royal Navy Commander from Plymouth. DC: ...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 15th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 29)
Replies: 2
Views: 1623

Monday 15th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 29)

Countdown recap for Monday 15 August 2016. C1: Champion Annie Humphries (6 wins, 579 points.) C2: Challenger Danny Cariello. DC: Susie Dent and Charlie Stayt. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: L S R O A E I T W R02: P S A M E B A S T R03: 1, 10, 4, 3, 8, 50. Target: 652. TTT: MILD...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 25)
Replies: 0
Views: 969

Monday 8th August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 25)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. After beating 2-time winner Cammy Lovatt on Friday, Annie Humphries will be hoping to get a few more wins. Can Zak Brown stop her? Countdown recap for Monday 8 August 2016. C1: Champion Annie Humphries (1 win, 97 points.) A retired teacher from Basildon. C2...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Potential CoBo 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5774

Re: Potential CoBo 2017

Yes, I will post something with more info in the near(ish) future.
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 1st August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 20)
Replies: 0
Views: 802

Monday 1st August 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 20)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Chris Leaney got a crucial win over Aidan Linge last Monday, and will be hoping for another win. Stephen Bloom stands in his way. Countdown recap for Monday 1 August 2016. C1: Champion Chris Leaney (1 win, 92 points.) An economics student from Chalgrove, Ox...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 25th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 19)
Replies: 0
Views: 844

Monday 25th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 19)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Aidan Linge has looked comfortable in his 3 wins so far. Can Chris Leaney take him out of his comfort zone. Countdown recap for Monday 25 July 2016. C1: Champion Aidan Linge (3 wins, 302 points.) C2: Challenger Chris Leaney. DC: Susie Dent and David James. ...
by Sean Fletcher
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many countries have you been to?
Replies: 172
Views: 81729

Re: How many countries have you been to?

UK (2), Ireland, France, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Norway
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 18th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 14)
Replies: 0
Views: 855

Monday 18th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 14)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Stephen Fuller got his fourth win on Friday and will be hoping to push on to octochampdom this week. Dave Hussey-Yeo stands in his way. Countdown recap for Monday 18 July 2016. C1: Champion Stephen Fuller (4 wins, 320 points.) An Apterite and freelance auth...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Aug 08, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 11th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 9)
Replies: 0
Views: 1002

Monday 11th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 9)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Andrew Fenton became the first octochamp of the series last Wednesday, so today sees the introduction of two new contestants. Countdown recap for Monday 11 July 2016. C1: Challenger Steve Broad. A support worker from New Milton, Hampshire. An ex professiona...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 4th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 6)
Replies: 0
Views: 885

Monday 4th July 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 6)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Andrew Fenton won all his games last week and will surely be thinking about octochampdom. Matt Whelan stands in his way. Countdown recap for Monday 4 July 2016. C1: Champion Andrew Fenton (5 wins, 433 points.) A golf enthusiast with a handicap of 20. C2: Ch...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:33 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?

James Laverty wrote: Anybody involved with Doctor Who/Harry Potter/Sherlock/Game of Thrones- Fandom geeking out
This would be awesome. Benedict/Martin or Emma Watson
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 1)
Replies: 0
Views: 910

Monday 27th June 2016 (Series 75, Prelim 1)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Apterite Norm Ahmad returns as the champion, after winning the last prelim of series 74. He will be hoping to extend his winning streak today and go on to stake an early claim for a quarter final berth. Andrew Fenton stands in his way. Countdown recap for M...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 20th June 2016 (Series 74, 3rd Quarter Final)
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Monday 20th June 2016 (Series 74, 3rd Quarter Final)

Countdown recap for Monday 20 June 2016. C1: #3 seed Ann Dibben (8 wins, 884 points.) C2: #6 Tim Down (8 wins, 717 points.) DC: Susie Dent and Phil Hammond. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: N S T A E R O I W R02: P T E A C M U S I R03: 1, 8, 9, 25, 50, 100. Target: 798. TTT: HIDE...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 6th June (Series 74, Prelim 82)
Replies: 0
Views: 792

Monday 6th June (Series 74, Prelim 82)

Countdown recap for Monday 6 June 2016. C1: Champion Jonny Peppiatt (2 wins, 189 points.) From the university of Exeter. Enjoys Choral singing. C2: Challenger Peter Davies. From Brighton, owns a decorating company. DC: Susie Dent and Chris Hollins. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 30th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 78)
Replies: 0
Views: 679

Monday 30th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 78)

Hello and welcome to another Monday recap. Robin Mckay became an octochamp on Friday, so we have two new challengers today. Countdown recap for Monday 30 May 2016. C1: Challenger Matthew MacCabe. A Volunteer at a local advice centre in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. A choir singer and a 1st dan blac...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 23rd May 2016 (Series 74, prelim 73)
Replies: 0
Views: 663

Monday 23rd May 2016 (Series 74, prelim 73)

Welcome to another Monday recap. Robin McKay has had three solid victories so far, and is looking close to unstoppable. Si Prendergast stands in his way today. Countdown recap for Monday 23 May 2016. C1: Champion Robin McKay (3 wins, 338 points.) From Basingstoke. Has a keen interest in great whites...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 16th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 68)
Replies: 0
Views: 616

Monday 16th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 68)

Countdown recap for Monday 16 May 2016. C1: Champion Tony Lock (2 wins, 175 points.) An angler, golfer and Spurs fan from the Chilterns. C2: Challenger Andy Breckenridge. A regional sales manager from Linwood. Also a golfer and is a member of West Kilbride Golf Club. DC: Susie Dent and Janet Street-...
by Sean Fletcher
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194615

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Poland???
by Sean Fletcher
Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 9th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 66)
Replies: 0
Views: 735

Monday 9th May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 66)

Welcome to another overdue Monday recap. Dave Costello became an octochamp last Tuesday, so today sees the introduction of two new contestants. Countdown recap for Monday 9 May 2016. C1: Challenger Tony Lock. A retired bank worker, from Chalfont St Peter. Went through the experience of an armed robb...
by Sean Fletcher
Tue May 31, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 2nd May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 64)
Replies: 0
Views: 791

Monday 2nd May 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 64)

Hello and welcome to another, overdue, Monday recap. Dave Costello will be hoping to edge closer to octochampdom. Pippa Weigh stands between him and a seventh win. Countdown recap for Monday 2 May 2016. C1: Champion Dave Costello (6 wins, 557 points.) A pensions actuary from Bath. C2: Challenger Pip...
by Sean Fletcher
Fri May 27, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17465

Re: IMDB top 250

How Many Have You Seen- 100/250 Favourites- Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, The Usual Suspects, To Kill a Mockingbird, Imitation Game Least Favourites- Sin City Overrated- The Matrix, Inception Watched Most Recently- Imitation Game Obscure You've Seen- Not sure I'd class any as obscure - To Kill...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 23, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 25th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 59)
Replies: 0
Views: 691

Monday 25th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 59)

Dave Costello faced two crucial conundrums before emerging victorious on Friday. Can he get an easier win today. Briony Hunter will be hoping he can't. Countdown recap for Monday 25 April 2016. C1: Champion Dave Costello (1 win, 93 points.) An actuary and father of three from Bath. C2: Challenger Br...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 16, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 18th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 54)
Replies: 0
Views: 672

Monday 18th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 54)

Another overdue Monday recap. Apologies for the delay! Ann Dibben reached half-octochampdom on Friday and will be hoping for another win today. Ben Manuell stands in her way. Countdown recap for Monday 18 April 2016. C1: Champion Ann Dibben (4 wins, 441 points.) A keen linguist from Haslemere in Sur...
by Sean Fletcher
Sat May 14, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Would anybody like any help?
Replies: 10
Views: 4642

Re: Would anybody like any help?

I've got all the info for the shows from 18th and 25th April - gonna attempt to get them done tomorrow and then I'm only missing 2nd and 9th of this month. Slowly getting there. :D
by Sean Fletcher
Tue May 03, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 3 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 65)
Replies: 15
Views: 4197

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 3 May 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 65)

Last numbers ((100/(75-25)+50)*10+6
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 02, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 11th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 49)
Replies: 0
Views: 794

Monday 11th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 49)

Tom Coward had a comfortable win last Wednesday and will be hoping to repeat that feat against Peter Grierson today. Countdown recap for Monday 11 April 2016. C1: Champion Tom Coward (1 win, 70 points.) From Finchley. Takes ballroom classes and plays hockey. C2: Challenger Peter Grierson. A croupier...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon May 02, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 4th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 46)
Replies: 0
Views: 638

Monday 4th April 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 46)

John Parke beat 5 time champion Sean Cooke on Friday and will be hoping to get more wins under his belt. Countdown recap for Monday 4 April 2016. C1: Champion John Parke (1 win, 66 points.) A genetics student at Liverpool University who breathes, eats and juggles with fire. C2: Challenger Steve Heyw...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 41)
Replies: 0
Views: 764

Monday 28th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 41)

Sean Cooke won a close game last Thursday. Can he get win number 2 today? Countdown recap for Monday 28 March 2016. C1: Champion Sean Cooke (1 win, 67 points.) From County Cork, plays American Football for Cork Admirals. C2: Challenger Andy Reynolds. A Mechanical fitter from Nottingham. Plays drums ...
by Sean Fletcher
Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 21st March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 37)
Replies: 0
Views: 815

Monday 21st March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 37)

Conrad Teixeira will be hoping to take another step toward octochampdom. Can Andrew Goddard stop him? Countdown recap for Monday 21 March 2016. C1: Champion Conrad Teixeira (5 wins, 513 points.) A forumapterite and pharmaceutical salesman from Manchester. He once took 2 days to put a flat-pack bed t...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 14th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 36)
Replies: 0
Views: 701

Monday 14th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 36)

Conrad will be hoping for his fifth win, and another solid performance should give him a good chance of remaining as champion. Mark Swayland will be hoping to put a stop to Conrad's octochamp journey. Countdown recap for Monday 14 March 2016. C1: Champion Conrad Teixeira (4 wins, 418 points.) C2: Ch...
by Sean Fletcher
Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 7th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 31)
Replies: 0
Views: 638

Monday 7th March 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 31)

Apologies for the lateness of this recap. With 3 wins under his belt, Paul Craib is looking to get halfway to octochampdom. James Hogan will be hoping he doesn't get there. Countdown recap for Monday 7 March 2016. C1: Champion Paul Craib (3 wins, 288 points.) A purchasing assistant from Inverurie, A...
by Sean Fletcher
Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Potential CoBo 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5774

Re: Potential CoBo 2017

Johnny Canuck wrote:Normal Countdown, except on the beach? It can get quite wet.
I'll provide towels???
by Sean Fletcher
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Potential CoBo 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 5774

Potential CoBo 2017

Countdown on the beach. Maybe not. Countdown near the beach. Possibly.

Just putting a feeler out for a Bournemouth event to gauge interest. Nothing anywhere near confirmed yet but late June/early July may be best.