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Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 32 — the grand final of Zoomdown Series 5 — is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 11th September at 7pm

Contestants
• Game 1 (GF): Gabriel Thallon (5) v Jase Cullen (3)

Adam Beach

Due to C4C being down yesterday, I couldn't post the link to Series 5, Episode 31 ahead of the livestream, but the link is here.

Contestants
• Game 1 (QF4): Martyn Pegram (4) v Gabriel Thallon (5)
• Game 2 (SF1): Steven Grady v Winner of QF4

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 30 is here . Tune in on Thursday, 4th September at 7pm . Contestants • Game 1 (QF3): Jase Cullen (3) v Matt Gould (6) • Game 2 (SF2)*: MSR v Winner of QF3 *Once again, SF2 and QF4 have had to be switched due to contestant availability. QF4 will take place immediately be...

Adam Beach

What was the most wrong with the original setup? QF1 and QF4 in episode 1 and QF2 and QF3 in episode 2 would work a treat as it would mean the 2 winners of each night would play each other in the semis. Having a semi before the last quarter is sloppy and completely ruins continuity. Sorry you think...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 29 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 2nd September at 7pm to watch the first two quarter-finals commence.

Contestants
• Game 1 (QF1): Elliott Mellor (1) v Steven Grady (8)
• Game 2 (QF2): MSR (2) v Ciaran McCarthy (7)

Adam Beach

ZOOMDOWN SERIES 5 FINALISTS With the preliminary stage of Zoomdown Series 5 now complete, here are the standings as we go into next week's finals: Rank | Player | Wins | Points ———————————————————————————————————————————— 1 | Elliott Mellor | 4 | 504 2 | MSR | 4 | 489 3 | Jase Cullen | 4 | 463 4 | ...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 28 is here . This episode will oversee the final two preliminary matches of the series. Tune in on Thursday, 28th August at 7pm . Contestants * • Game 1: Ahmed Mohamed (2 wins) v Dylan Taylor • Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Ned Telling *Subject to change based on availabil...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 27 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 26th August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Tom Stevenson (1 win) v Ahmed Mohamed
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Ben Wilson

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

ENTRY FEE INCREASE From Monday, 15th September Hi everyone. This is the last thing I wanted to resort to, but due to the ever-increasing costs in this current climate, I'm having to up the entry fee. Therefore, from Monday, 15th September, admission to Co:Edinburgh 2025 will be £15 — up from £12. A...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 26 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 21st August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Phil Stanton (2 wins) v Lju Laz
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Tom Stevenson

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 25 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 19th August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Steve Aucello v Phil Stanton
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Kate Scranage

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

Phil Stanton wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 4:53 pm Nice one

Please could you put in the major holiday dates, e.g. Easter, bank holidays, other major religious ones, etc.? Just so that it's easier to avoid potential clashes.
School holiday dates might also be useful.

Will give you access again

Adam Beach

Hi Countdowners, In this thread, you'll find the list of CONFIRMED * events in the 2026 FOCAL season, effective from Thursday, 14th August 2025 . *Confirmed events are those that have been approved by the FOCAL committee and have been provided with — in writing — a confirmation of a venue booking. —...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 24 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 14th August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Gabriel Thallon (2 wins) v Jeff Clayton
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Richard Priest

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 23 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 12th August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Graeme Cole v Gabriel Thallon
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Mike Lee

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 22 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 7th August at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Ciaran McCarthy (2 wins) v Andrew Hypes
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Alex Williamson

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 21 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Fiona Titcombe v Ciaran McCarthy
• Game 2: Brian Huang (1 win) v Winner of Game 1

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 20 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Logan Skelton (2 wins) v Paul Mcgivern (1 win)
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Brian Huang

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 19 is here . Tune in on Tuesday, 29th July at 7pm . Contestants * • Game 1: Mark Jeary-Fairbairn v Richard Barnett • Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Paul Mcgivern Incumbent champion Logan Skelton (2 wins) is unavailable for tonight's episode, so will continue his run on Thur...

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 18 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 24th July at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Euan Crabb (1 win) v Logan Skelton
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Jon Pinyan

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 17 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 22nd July at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Joseph Bartram v Mike Springett
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Euan Crabb

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 16 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 17th July at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Jase Cullen (2 wins) v Adam Latchford
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Darren Godfrey

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 15 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 15th July at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Alan O'Sullivan (1 win) v Jase Cullen
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Stu Harkness

*Subject to change based on availability.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 14 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 10th July at 7pm.

Contestants
• Game 1: Matt Gould (3 wins) v Ian Volante (1 win)
• Game 2 — if Ian wins Game 1: Ian Volante v Alan O'Sullivan
• Game 2 — if Matt wins Game 1: Alan O'Sullivan v Ashwin Abinashi

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 13 is here . Tune in on Tuesday, 8th July at 7pm . Contestants • Game 1: Matt Gould (1 win) v Adrian Fletcher • Game 2: Winner of Game 1 vs John Clarke *Incumbent champion Ian Volante (1 win) is unavailable for tomorrow's episode, so will continue his run on Thursday.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 12 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 3rd July at 7pm.

Contestants*
• Game 1: Ian Wray v Ian Volante
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Samuel Stock

*Incumbent champion Matt Gould (1 win) is unavailable for tomorrow's episode, so will continue his run next Tuesday.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 11 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 1st July at 7pm.

Contestants
• Game 1: David Hilton (1 win) v Suzy Turner
• Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v Matt Gould

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 10 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 26th June at 7pm.

This episode will additionally include a brief tribute to Richard Whiteley, who passed away 20 years ago today.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 9 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 24th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 8 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 19th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 7 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 17th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 6 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 12th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 5 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 10th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 4 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 5th June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 3 is here.

Tune in on Tuesday, 3rd June at 7pm.

Adam Beach

The link to Series 5, Episode 2 is here.

Tune in on Thursday, 29th May at 7pm.

Adam Beach

Ben Wilson wrote: ↑Tue May 20, 2025 10:15 pm Can't wait. Have (ab)used my mod powers to put this as a global announcement on a par with in-person events as it's community-related.

Thanks Ben. I did have it as a global announcement but didn't actually think it would be permitted.

Adam Beach

A new host, new contestants, and a whole load of excitement... Yes, the institution that brought Countdowners together via video calls during the pandemic is back for a post-lockdown revival. Join new host Darren Godfrey — last year's FOCAL Chair — for the opening episode of Zoomdown Series 5, LIVE...

Adam Beach

Ian Volante wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 12:43 pm I'm tempted, will have to see what my schedule is like nearer the time. Can vouch for the venue being excellent, and I et at Mamma Roma on Saturday with my korfball team, it's a nice place.

Nice one Ian. I'll invite you on the Facebook page

Adam Beach

Aye, ye better believe it: October's annual Scottish FOCAL event is heading back to the capital. So, tighten your jobby catchers, crack open an Irn Bru, and whip out the haggis, cos we're gannie Edinburgh fer a wee day of words and maths, ye bampots. Yes, the resident Geordie of the co-event circui...

Adam Beach

Susie Dent is not what she used to be. Time to look for a replacement perhaps ? With who, exactly? Susie's knowledgable and knows what she's doing. Besides, she's not the sole lexicographer to have made errors: Mark Nyman and Catherine Clarke are notable examples. Nobody's perfect. Btw, a few days ...

Adam Beach

The standings and results for both Rugby events can be found here:

• Warm-up event (Friday)
• Main event (Saturday)

Thanks to everyone who made it another great weekend.

Adam Beach

I was discussing this topic with Daz the other week, as he had concerns about his Oxford event (next Saturday) having half the number of sign-ups than last year's (at the time), meaning he'd barely be able to break even. The two points I made with regards to what's impacting event numbers were the c...

Adam Beach

Hey, I'm thinking of driving from Coventry for this event but I have a question - is there any parking on site/nereby? I'm happy to pay (within reason). Hi Tyler. Welcome to C4C and well done on the show last week. Glad you're getting involved with us. There's no on-site parking, but I believe some...

Adam Beach

Section 3 (final section): upcoming events - Do we need to list EVERY POSSIBLE KNOWN EVENT FOR THE YEAR? No, just let us know about the next 4 upcoming events please, and maybe one or two that are Geographically close - Does every host need to do an individual speech for their event? By the time th...

Adam Beach

Section 2: grand finals For events where the event host is happy to let volunteers officiate/present the final, may I suggest to anybody who is wanting to present/officiate a final, but doesn't know how, please just reach out to the host and politely ask! It would be great to see more people gettin...

Adam Beach

Here is my take on some of the points raised post-Lincoln weekend. Sorry to flood the thread with separate lengthy responses. First section: the reading out of letters. None of this "buh kuh duh" nonsense. Agreed. This needs to bloody stop. I don't know why it's become a thing — ESPECIALLY...

Adam Beach

CoC XV here, having seen it promoted on the Countdowners Facebook group I'd just joined at the time. I've seen every episode since then, plus the hundreds of episodes on YouTube. I'm itching to see more from the short-lived "wooden" era (1989–1991), particularly those from Series 18 where ...

Adam Beach

Letters, numbers and conundurhams are making a comeback to the medieval cathedral city of Durham. Last year's Countdown in Durham event was my debut as host, and was a truly joyous occasion to both organise and run. I'm delighted and privileged to announce that it will be returning to the co-event ...

Adam Beach

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but one I've felt fairly strongly about for a while. Not aimed at anyone specific, just a thing I've noticed a lot. I really don't like capping sign ups to an event. You know I love you — very much — however, we've discussed this in person and have agreed to disagree. ...

Adam Beach

Braintree won't be taking place in November 2025, and is very unlikely to take place at all in 2025. I have earmarked a June slot and have tentatively enquired about a venue in Southampton. It would be a traditional Lincoln-style event. Jeff Thanks Jeff. I'll add this into the calendar as a pencill...

Adam Beach

I guess my main suggestion now would be to go back to 6 rounds as opposed to 8 in lincoln. I know i'm part of the problem why it became 8 but 8 every now and then is better than 8 as the norm. Blackpool was refreshing with 6, I've actively started to feel myself enjoying it less with the more games...

Adam Beach

This is the calendar of the remaining events in the 2025 FOCAL season, which is complete as of Thursday, 3rd July 2025 . ———————————— We have a spreadsheet of the calendar, which can be accessed HERE . Please refer to the coloured boxes to the right for additional information. This year's calendar i...

Adam Beach

*your. But no, I don't accuse everyone of being woke. I only accuse the woke of being woke, and even then only if they are using their wokeness for evil purposes or to subdue or dominate others (e.g. when Stu was ruining Robbo's "announce entrants via pics of celebs" game by gate crashing...

Adam Beach

hmm, you seem like a negative-minded kind of a personality. Maybe take an oul chill pill there. These fears are ridiculous and unfounded. The events will be fine. There won't be arguments. (Who even thinks this way?!) Nope. Not negative, just realistic. Also, I'm not the one who needs to take an &q...

Adam Beach

Please refer to this update regarding the adjudication at the upcoming Goat:Brum and Co:Brum co-event tournaments at the beginning of next month.

Cheers.

Adam Beach

:!: UPDATES REGARDING THE DICTIONARY CHANGE :!: As a result of the abrupt, drastic entry deletions administered by Oxford University Press on Monday, it has been decided that the next two FOCAL events — Goatdown in Birmingham, and Countdown in Birmingham — will continue to use the dictionary seen on...

Adam Beach

Game results Round 1 Table 1 Darren Godfrey 46 – 64 MSR MSR 60 – 49 Phil Stanton Phil Stanton 55 – 48 Darren Godfrey Table 2 Matt Gould 62 – 27 Ashwin Abinashi Ashwin Abinashi 23 – 68 George Armstrong George Armstrong 84 – 48 Matt Gould Table 3 Bradley Horrocks 69 – 39 Elizabeth Beer Elizabeth Beer...

Adam Beach

Countdown in Durham 2024 Results Here are the game results and standings from Co:Durham 2024. Thanks to everyone for an amazing day. It meant a lot to me to be able to anchor a co-event for the first time — and certainly not the last. Final standings [Position]. [Player name] | [Games] | [Wins] | [...

Adam Beach

Fiona T wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 10:52 am

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