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- Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
- Replies: 253
- Views: 221270
Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
As mentioned on the Jeopardy! thread, Kai Laddiman on tomorrow's episode of Jeopardy! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4430
Re: Jeopardy!
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 ...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:57 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4430
Re: Jeopardy!
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 ...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:08 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4430
Re: Jeopardy!
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...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:26 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4430
Jeopardy!
A reminder that the classic quiz returns today at 5.45pm on ITV1 hosted by Stephen Fry. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd December 2023 (Series 88 Grand Final)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3702
Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd December 2023 (Series 88 Grand Final)
Well played chaps, Great final.
Well done on another great series![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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Well done on another great series
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- Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 29th June 2023 - Series 87 Grand Final
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2258
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29th June 2023 - Series 87 Grand Final
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 ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Tue May 30, 2023 10:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 26th May 2023 (Series 87, Heat 90)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1200
Re: Spoilers for Friday 26th May 2023 (Series 87, Heat 90)
Just caught up to this show, many congrats Ronan.
A magnificent set of games ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 31 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 7)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1382
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 31 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 7)
Just caught up with this episode.
Many, many congrats Cillian on equalling the world record ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Jim Bentley, 1971-2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4420
Re: Jim Bentley, 1971-2022
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...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Top Of The World - 1982 final
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2384
Top Of The World - 1982 final
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
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzianS1E7k
I won't spoil the result
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzianS1E7k
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4721
Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final
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...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 23 December 2022 - Series 86 Grand Final
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3146
Re: Spoilers for Friday 23 December 2022 - Series 86 Grand Final
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. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
- Replies: 85
- Views: 12891
Re: David Barnard, 1991-2022
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.
Great eulogy from Mark, it can't have been easy. Much appreciated sir.
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 101)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 703
Re: Spoilers for Monday 7 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 101)
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...
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 3 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 99)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 916
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 3 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 99)
Ah cheers Ronan
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 4 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 100)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1124
Re: Spoilers for Friday 4 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 100)
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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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.
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 3 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 99)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 916
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 3 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 99)
is XENOMES valid for R5?
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: 40th Anniversary Celebrations
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4643
Re: 40th Anniversary Celebrations
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.![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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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.
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- Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 31 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 96)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 949
Re: Spoilers for Monday 31 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 96)
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. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1248
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
Ah cheers, SamSam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:54 pmFour lost rounds, and a further two where neither player scored.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?
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- Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1248
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
On the number of rounds unbeaten record, how many rounds did Craig Beevers lose on his Octorun?
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1248
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 5 October 2022 (Series 86, Heat 78)
Awesome performance, no rounds lost, 1000 club. Many congrats Tom
especially with the extra pressure heaped on by Colin. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
- Replies: 85
- Views: 12891
Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard
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...
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1455
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
Just caught up to this epic edition. Magnificent super performance.
Many, many congrats Tom on the new world record!!!
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- Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 17th June 2022 (Series 85 Grand Final)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2616
Re: Spoilers for Friday 17th June 2022 (Series 85 Grand Final)
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 ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Tue May 03, 2022 11:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
- Replies: 85
- Views: 12891
Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard
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.
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th February 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 26)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1036
Re: Spoilers for Monday 7 February 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 26)
Well done, Dan, on becoming an octochamp. Excellent set of games there. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 27th January 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 19)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2234
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 27 January 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 19)
Many congrats Dan on the superb debut score. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 23rd December 2021 (Series 84 Grand Final)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1985
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 23 December 2021 (Series 84 Grand Final)
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.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Another great series, well done all.
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- Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd December 2021 (Series 84, SF2)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1352
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22 December 2021 (Series 84, SF2)
I had to wait for the catch-up service to see this episode today, worth the wait. Well done both, great contest. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 21st December 2021 (Series 84, SF 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1272
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 21st December 2021 (Series 84, SF 1)
Good game chaps. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 17th December 2021 (Series 84, QF3)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1264
Re: Spoilers for Friday 17 December 2021 (Series 84, QF3)
Superb performance from Florence. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 16th December 2021 (Series 84, QF 2)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1705
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 16th December 2021 (Series 84, QF 2)
Another excellent performance from Stu. Great plane making skills also. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th December 2021 (Series 84, QF 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1161
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th December 2021 (Series 84, QF 1)
Ahmed was awesome again ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 24th November 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 107)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1111
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 24th November 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 107)
Finally caught up on episodes. Superb score from the challenger. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown on All 4
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4057
Re: Countdown on All 4
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...
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown on All 4
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4057
Re: Countdown on All 4
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...
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st July 2021
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1565
Re: Spoilers for 21st July 2021
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...
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:06 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th June 2021 (Series 83 Grand Final)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3864
Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th June 2021 (Series 83 Grand Final)
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 ...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:19 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: ROBINSON TO HOST COUNTDOWN!!
- Replies: 60
- Views: 14913
Re: ROBINSON TO HOST COUNTDOWN!!
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.
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Special Spoilers for Wednesday 23rd December 2020 (Special S49)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5451
Re: Special Spoilers for Wednesday 23 December 2020
Brilliant game, chaps. Great set of specials, well done all ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11594
Re: Spoilers for Friday 18 December 2020 (Series 82, Grand Final)
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.
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Well done Team Countdown on another great series particularly in these difficult times.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 23rd November 2020
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1813
Re: Spoilers for 23rd November 2020
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. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: ZoomDown finals!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13520
Re: ZoomDown finals!
Great final, well done Team Zoomdown
Nice to see legend Allan Saldanah make a guest appearance, he's hardly aged since the Supreme Final. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: ZoomDown finals!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13520
Re: ZoomDown finals!
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 :...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: ZoomDown finals!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13520
Re: ZoomDown finals!
An awesome eightsome. Do you have precise times/dates for the quarter final matches and youtube link, please? ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:47 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16913
Re: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
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...
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: 30BC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday March 1st 2013
- Replies: 132
- Views: 37840
Re: 30BC Grand Final Spoilers For Friday March 1st 2013
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...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:26 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16913
Re: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
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...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16913
Re: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
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...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:02 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16913
Re: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
Oh, and another vote for 100%. That show ruled. Who can forget the incredible Ian Lygo on that, unbeaten for 75 shows (a world record for most consecutive wins on a game show I believe) and the crazy decision of the producer who changed the rules so he could get rid of him. There was a news item on...
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 5:11 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16913
Quizzes/game shows you'd like to see return?
Which defunct shows would you like to see return? I'd like to see the return of BrainTeaser (minus the dodgy phone-in comps), 100%, Going For Gold, Knightmare (with updated SFX technology), Catchword, In the Grid (wasn't really given a good run originally), Beat the Teacher (updated for Uni students...
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:06 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 2020 Vision
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14289
Re: 2020 Vision
My two pence worth : 1) Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in the rematch and beat Anthony Joshua later in the year 2) Keir Starmer to become Labour leader 3) Noah Lyles to win the Olympic 100m and 200m double 4) The Countdown high score record to be beaten 5) Judd Trump to become another victim of ...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 2020 Vision
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14289
Re: 2020 Vision
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 2020 Vision
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14289
Re: 2020 Vision
My two pence worth : 1) Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in the rematch and beat Anthony Joshua later in the year 2) Keir Starmer to become Labour leader 3) Noah Lyles to win the Olympic 100m and 200m double 4) The Countdown high score record to be beaten 5) Judd Trump to become another victim of t...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 6th January 2020 (Series 82, Prelim 3)
- Replies: 3
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Re: Spoilers for Monday 6th January 2020 (Series 82, Prelim 3)
Super set of games, Luke, well done on becoming an octochamp.
In the exclusive 1000 club. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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- Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:12 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Quizmaster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3287
Quizmaster
From a few days ago: https://www.itv.com/hub/quizmaster/2a6225a0001 An exciting quiz featuring quite a few of the quizzing greats. Well worth a watch ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:43 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Dr Slicer's Holy Grail riddle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2534
Dr Slicer's Holy Grail riddle
An interesting read of a football betting strategy that supposedly guaranteed a profit: https://exploitativebetting.co.uk/dr-slicers-holy-grail-betfair-strategy-debunked/ Dr Slicer’s Holy Grail Betfair Strategy – Debunked? A couple of years back, I came across an article about a riddle called “the H...
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20th December 2019 (Series 81, GRAND FINAL)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5359
Re: Spoilers for Friday 20th December 2019 (Series 81, GRAND FINAL)
Great final, well played lads. Many congrats James on becoming Series champ, superb performance
Also well done Jamie on being series runner-up.
Well done Team Countdown, another great series![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Well done Team Countdown, another great series
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