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Jojo Apollo

It was bloody awful. It went on and on, far too stretched out (no doubt to please the advertisers again). I couldn't wait for it to finish. None of the warmth of the original, it needs a Peter Kay comedian type of host and cut back the length to the original format and Sunday afternoon time slot. Fa...

Jojo Apollo

Great final, many congrats to Fiona on becoming series champ and Chris on becoming series runner-up.

The BBC idiots spoilt the result but thankfully I only saw the headline and didn't read the article before seeing the show, so was able to play along at home without knowing the conundrum.

Jojo Apollo

1. Bullseye
2. The Crystal Maze
3. Going For Gold
4. 3-2-1
5. Eggheads
6. 100%
7. Fifteen to One
8. Countdown
9. Jeopardy
10. Turnabout

Jojo Apollo

Good to see my old Apterous sparring partner Chris Kirby back on Countdown

, hopefully does himself justice this time.

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The Gypsy Screamers

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springed is not in the dictionary Ah righto :) "Wintered" is probably more commonly used, and summered is (I would presume) the direct opposite. Nothing was edited out for that one IIRC, it was treated as needing no explanation. Yeah that's what I thought. You can have SPRINGED, SUMMERED,...

Jojo Apollo

"Wintered" is probably more commonly used, and summered is (I would presume) the direct opposite. Nothing was edited out for that one IIRC, it was treated as needing no explanation. Yeah that's what I thought. You can have SPRINGED, SUMMERED, WINTERED but don't think you can have autumned...

Jojo Apollo

They showed the first episode from 1985, last night on BBC Four. it's also on BBC Iplayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00240w8/masterteam-with-angela-rippon Quite a good watch back in the day, finding the longest word from the three given letters rounds may interest some of the Hyper fans...

Jojo Apollo

Just caught up with this game. Many congrats to Arthur, great humble modest champion, also well done to Michael on becoming series runner-up. Another great series.

Jojo Apollo

As mentioned on the Jeopardy! thread, Kai Laddiman on tomorrow's episode of Jeopardy!

Jojo Apollo

Why do ITV insist on stretching out shows that are perfectly fine being 30 minutes long to an hour? So annoying. Yeah so many shows can go back to being 30 minutes with a maximum of just one short ad break but they no doubt want to increase revenue from the extra long ad breaks. Also too much time ...

Jojo Apollo

Why do ITV insist on stretching out shows that are perfectly fine being 30 minutes long to an hour? So annoying. Yeah so many shows can go back to being 30 minutes with a maximum of just one short ad break but they no doubt want to increase revenue from the extra long ad breaks. Also too much time ...

Jojo Apollo

Quite a painful watch, needs to find a way of putting some pace into it. Is it money they are accumulating or just points? Wasn't clear what happens to the winner going forward, does he take his "money" with him? I think it's the money they are accumulating. They need to get back to the 9...

Jojo Apollo

A reminder that the classic quiz returns today at 5.45pm on ITV1 hosted by Stephen Fry.

Jojo Apollo

Well played chaps, Great final.

Well done on another great series

Jojo Apollo

Great game, many congrats to Ronan on becoming series champ, awesome performance, very classy letting Cillian hold the trophy at the end aswell.

Well done to Cillian on becoming series runner-up, a great set of games

Jojo Apollo

Just caught up to this show, many congrats Ronan.

A magnificent set of games

Jojo Apollo

Just caught up with this episode.

Many, many congrats Cillian on equalling the world record

Jojo Apollo

I don't know what to say, I was about to post : "Very sad news indeed, I played several games with him over the years on apterous and Jim was always polite, courteous and always had a good sense of humour... RIP" I then saw the other posts on this thread and was confused and then saw the s...

Jojo Apollo

A very rare nostalgic find indeed. I remember watching this very short-lived quiz hosted by Eamonn Andrews, it was sort of an international version of Mastermind with a great theme tune and first prize:

I won't spoil the result

:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzianS1E7k

Jojo Apollo

Wow wow wow! What a final, incredible final chaps. :D I thought James had it there but amazing Ahmed pulls it out of the bag and does it again. 8-) Many congrats Ahmed on joining the immortals of Countdown and very well done James on becoming C of C runner-up. Well done to all the C of C contestants...

Jojo Apollo

Awesome game, very well done chaps. Many congrats to Tom on becoming series champ and Ed on becoming series runner-up. Looking forward to seeing both in the champ of champs.

Jojo Apollo

RIP David. I'm not a religious person but if there is a heaven, hopefully David will be there causing a bit of mischief and playing Countdown with all the late, sadly missed Apterites we have lost over the years.

Great eulogy from Mark, it can't have been easy. Much appreciated sir.

Jojo Apollo

I only scrubbed thru the bits to see how he'd do in the entrance, breaks, and conundrum (for obvious reasons), and honestly, I think Richard might be the best backup for a host I've seen. Gentle approach and a kind heart really sold it to me. Yes, I would agree with that, so relaxed and on top of i...

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Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:50 pm Sadly not

Ah cheers Ronan

Jojo Apollo

Well done to Floella Benjamin on hosting the show this week. Nice and calm.

Hopefully more TV legends will host for a week or so, no need for a permanent host as demonstrated on HIGNFY, it keeps it fresh.

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is XENOMES valid for R5?

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Happy 40th anniversary.

I remember watching the first episode on Channel 4 in 1982 and thinking it was a load of rubbish, mind you I didn't realise you were supposed to play along at home.

Jojo Apollo

Great to see seemingly ageless legendary presenter Floella Benjamin hosting the show this week. Many of us remember her fondly from Playschool and Play Away.

Jojo Apollo

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:54 pm
Jojo Apollo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:49 pm On the number of rounds unbeaten record, how many rounds did Craig Beevers lose on his Octorun?
Four lost rounds, and a further two where neither player scored.

Ah cheers, Sam

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On the number of rounds unbeaten record, how many rounds did Craig Beevers lose on his Octorun?

Jojo Apollo

Awesome performance, no rounds lost, 1000 club. Many congrats Tom

especially with the extra pressure heaped on by Colin.

Jojo Apollo

So, let's not beat around the bush here. It's a hard truth but it's an unavoidable one. After much testing and unsuccessful rehabilitation, it has been determined that there is no hope of recovery for David, and he is being moved into hospice care for whatever time he has left. Very sad news. Sendi...

Jojo Apollo

Just caught up to this epic edition. Magnificent super performance.

Many, many congrats Tom on the new world record!!!

Jojo Apollo

Finally caught up to this episode. Very well played chaps, great final. Many congrats Dan on becoming series champ

and well done Matt on being series runner-up

Jojo Apollo

Sending best wishes to David. He has a great sense of humour, I always had a good laugh playing him on Apterous. Get well soon, David.

Jojo Apollo

Well done, Dan, on becoming an octochamp. Excellent set of games there.

Jojo Apollo

Many congrats Dan on the superb debut score.

Jojo Apollo

Many congrats to amazing Ahmed on becoming series champ, another superb performance.

Also many congrats to Florence on being series runner-up.

Another great series, well done all.

Jojo Apollo

I had to wait for the catch-up service to see this episode today, worth the wait. Well done both, great contest.

Jojo Apollo

Good game chaps.

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Superb performance from Florence.

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Another excellent performance from Stu. Great plane making skills also.

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Ahmed was awesome again

Jojo Apollo

Finally caught up on episodes. Superb score from the challenger.

Jojo Apollo

I've just seen they've got the new shows on All 4 now. Well everything from Thursday 14th October, but still a big gap after Monday 4th. They'll be showing the 5th of October episode tomorrow on Channel 4 at 6.05am. I presume they'll be showing the episodes after that in that time slot on following...

Jojo Apollo

I haven't been able to watch yesterday's (Mon 4/10/21) game because it hasn't appeared on All 4. Also Friday's game isn't on there either (but I watched that on TV). Is this due to the ongoing problems they've been having does anyone know? Same here, haven't seen any episodes from the 1st of Octobe...

Jojo Apollo

Just caught up to this episode, excellent standard by both. I didn't like how Anne kept badgering the challenger to sing though, he clearly didn't want to and she kept throwing insults his way. You're supposed to put the contestant at ease, particularly the challenger who is making their first appea...

Jojo Apollo

Finally caught up to the Grand Final show. Great game and one of the biggest upsets in Countdown history I reckon going by the form book. Many congrats to Adam who played like a demon in the final, on fire whilst keeping his cool 8-) Well done to Luke on being series runner-up and outstanding games ...

Jojo Apollo

My two pence worth, I hope I'm wrong but I have a feeling this won't end well. She has a reputation for being a bit of a diva and rubbing up production staff etc the wrong way with her demands.

Jojo Apollo

Brilliant game, chaps. Great set of specials, well done all

Jojo Apollo

Superb game between two class acts. Very well done chaps.

Many congrats, Luke on becoming series champ and Sam on becoming series runner-up

Well done Team Countdown on another great series particularly in these difficult times.

Jojo Apollo

Finally caught up to this game. What a great game, well played chaps

Well done Martyn on a great set of games, hopefully you make the finals, if not hopefully you'll be given another go.

Jojo Apollo

Great final, well done Team Zoomdown

Nice to see legend Allan Saldanah make a guest appearance, he's hardly aged since the Supreme Final.

Jojo Apollo

Youtube link is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmQM7wUgtyzmCxOwZrBgMg Subscribe to get notified when stuff is happening :) Monday 8pm - Dan v Elliott, then Conor v Ian Thursday 8pm - Brad v Hazel, then Jonathan v Steve Worth watching live if you can cos half the fun is joining in the live chat :...

Jojo Apollo

An awesome eightsome. Do you have precise times/dates for the quarter final matches and youtube link, please?

Jojo Apollo

Film Buff of the Year, which ran for about 3 years in the 1980s. It was, as the title suggests, a quiz dedicated to films. The breadth of knowledge of the contestants was jaw dropping, and I think it got pulled because it was almost impossible to play along. Face the Music.(BBC2 1970s and 80s) A qu...

Jojo Apollo

Great seeing all these classic shows again, I remembered PONYTAILS all these years later but still got slaughtered again :lol: Did Conor ever pass his degree? :) It would be great to see all these greats regularly back on Apterous again. Here's to the 40th birthday celebrations special series in a c...

Jojo Apollo

I used to enjoy a programme called Crosswits with Tom O'Connor. I thought I remembered watching it after school but when I looked at the transmission dates and times that's impossible -my memory playing tricks on me. It was a contestant and celebrity team solving crossword puzzles and Tom always en...

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100% was cancelled by a commissioner called Kevin Lygo. Wonder if there was some family loyalty act of revenge going on there. :lol: They may be brothers, both are around the same age. A couple of other game shows to mention, Turnabout (good fun game and excellent host back in the day) and UK Jeopa...

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