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- Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
- Replies: 66
- Views: 10886
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
Do you think Chris will one day play Kirk in a "Champion of Champions" final? Who would win it, I wonder???
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
- Replies: 66
- Views: 10886
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 18th 2009 Grand Final
Congratulations Chris- I always hoped you would win, and such an unassuming guy,
Well done, well done!!!
You deserve it!
Well done, well done!!!
You deserve it!
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
- Replies: 118
- Views: 12172
Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
Well done Chris, hope You win the final (Don't tell us!!)
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
- Replies: 118
- Views: 12172
Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 17th 2009
What a brilliant ending! I Sooo wanted Chris to win! Bad luck Innes, it was so close! only 4 seconds to go! Can't wait for tomorrow's final!
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4739
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
Told you Jan was good- she could be a female octochamp for next series!
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4739
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 4th 2009
I sat next to Jan when we had our auditions, she made some really long words and was one of the best there, so she could give Tom a real run for his money today!
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday 3rd December 2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4026
Re: Spoilers For Thursday 3rd December 2009
I was surprised "Aquae" was disallowed- make it at scrabble all the time. Likewise "Quean" was missed by Susie- a scrabble favourite!
Pleased to say I got "Origami" and "Realists"
Pleased to say I got "Origami" and "Realists"
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown in Coronation Street
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5768
Re: Countdown in Coronation Street
Where did you read tha? I don't believe it, they could never replace Maggie. Blanche must be "killed off" on Corrie with the dignity she deserves.
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown in Coronation Street
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5768
Re: Countdown in Coronation Street
The actress who played Blanche, Maggie Jones, has died.
I am very sorry to hear this, she was a great actress, and had all the best lines.
The show will never again be quite the same without her.
R.I.P. Maggie
I am very sorry to hear this, she was a great actress, and had all the best lines.
The show will never again be quite the same without her.
R.I.P. Maggie
- Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Interesting Contestants??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3932
Re: Interesting Contestants??
It's ok,it's back (But doesn't always go on) Maybe it's my computer?
- Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Interesting Contestants??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3932
Re: Interesting Contestants??
One of the reasons I applied to be a contestant was because I see so many contestants do badly on the show, and wondered "Is it just nerves?. Well, Sarah said only 1 in 3 who apply get on the show, so, therefore, all contestants are good at the game, so the answer must be yes then. (Certainly f...
- Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Interesting Contestants??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3932
Re: Interesting Contestants??
...And flunked it big time! (story of my life- d'oh!)
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:56 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Play Countdown online?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3792
Re: Play Countdown online?
I meant a virtual website where you play the computer, not where to play you geniuses on here.
I take that as a "NO" then?
I take that as a "NO" then?
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Play Countdown online?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3792
Play Countdown online?
Does anybody know of any good games websites (preferably free) where you can play Countdown (And other games?) The one I use is the "Wedigtv.com" website, which has Countdown, plus others such as Bullseye, Family Fortunes, Deal or No Deal, Who wants to be a millionaire, Blockbusters and Ca...
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4660
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Nobody we know, sorry!
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4660
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Just googled LIMONENES- would it have been allowed or not, do you think? "D-limonenes are not a new discovery; they were first used as cleaning agents nearly 30 years ago. Chlorinated solvents, however, have been the most widely-used cleaning chemicals for the past 25 years because they were in...
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4660
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
I thought LIMONENES was in the Countdown dictionary? Unfortunately, I haven't got the one from my goodie bag in my house at the moment to check. I let my nerves get the better of me, it all went downhill after I misread the "T" for a "C". I never realised how nerve-wracking it is...
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4660
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
When I put all the words in a word solver after, I found LIMONENES for a 9 (Which Susie doesn't see) for round 7.
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Nobody will mention Woody Allen as my real name is Anne Durham!!
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
Oh, okay, didn't realise. Can you all keep schtum about the results though? We'll have to wait & see!
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Spoilers for Thursday 19th November 2009
OK, here it is, the show with me on, so I thought I'd like to do the honours and start off a thread for today. Lots of regulars away in Manchester watching the finals, so only a few of us left!
My lips are sealed!
My lips are sealed!
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Interesting Contestants??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3932
Re: Interesting Contestants??
That's a pretty awesome sight, isn't it?- a studio full of people staring at you, and 4 cameras only feet away from your face! No wonder it's so nerve-wracking!!!
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday November 18th 2009
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2331
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday November 18th 2009
I am on tomorrow, but I'm in the audience for this show.
I won't give anything away!
I won't give anything away!
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Interesting Contestants??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3932
Interesting Contestants??
I'm tomorrow's contestant and, one of the things on the show I'm embarrassed about is what Jeff says as he introduces me! I was at a bit of a loss what to put when faced with the form headed "What interesting/adventurous things have you done (Or words to that effect), so, after discussion with ...
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday November 17th 2009
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3028
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday November 17th 2009
I won't spoil it for you! While I have your attention, please can somebody help me with how to use this forum? (Excuse computer-illiterate middle-aged woman!) How do I start a new thread? (I did start one ages ago when I first joined forum but can't remember how to do it now) and- How can I get a pi...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4830
Re: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
Ryan Vickers is a very nice guy, he has been in lots of game shows (Both sides of the Atlantic) he's a fascinating character. You meet some interesting people in the Countdown studios, don't you think?
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4830
Re: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
As I am Thursday's contestant, and they were all recorded on the same day, I won't give anything away- but it was bloody raining all day in Manchester so don't know what Ms Lamb is on about saying it was "Sunny" - D'oh!
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Well, she could be next to me on a bus and I wouldn't have a clue who she is.
Never seen "A Place in the Sun"
Never seen "A Place in the Sun"
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
She's unknown to me- I don't watch any reality telly
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
I was contacted today by Sarah about my appearence next week on the show... and the DC guest will be? Amanda or Susan lamb or something- some unknown journalist apparently, oh well- bang goes my chance of meeting somebody famous...............
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3836
Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
Oh! The advantages of recording the show (And going fast forward through the boring bits- especially a boring DC guest!)
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
One of my favourites was Richard Stilgoe, he makes anagrams out of everyone's name, he hasn't been on it since Des Lynam was in charge, I think I may ask why when I go up there. I liked Richard Stilgoe.
Likewise Tom O'Connor, he hasn't been on for ages, either.
Likewise Tom O'Connor, he hasn't been on for ages, either.
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Where does the Daily Mail get its ideas from?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5473
Re: Where does the Daily Mail get its ideas from?
When "They" come up with these "Viewing statistics", do "They" count viewers who record programmes and see them later?
Because of the time that Countdown is broadcast, I should think more people record it to watch later than watch it live.
Because of the time that Countdown is broadcast, I should think more people record it to watch later than watch it live.
- Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 20th 2009
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5044
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 20th 2009
I wondered if QUAYING is allowed? probably not, don't think QUAY can be a verb.
Brian only beat me on that round, and I got the conundrum before him, all good practice, going on in just under two weeks!
Brian only beat me on that round, and I got the conundrum before him, all good practice, going on in just under two weeks!
- Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
How do you know who's coming up? I will be recording my show on 2nd Nov (To be shown week commencing16th Nov) any idea who it will be, please?
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Recording dates
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5903
Re: Recording dates
Yes- phoned up on 17th Sept, recording in 4 weeks (2nd Nov)
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Recording dates
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5903
Re: Recording dates
As previously posted, I was told my recording date on 17th Sept. They told me they would e-mail me details/paperwork, but they still haven't done so- and only 4 weeks to go now! I've even been checking my spam folder every day in case it goes in there! How long does it normally take until they do th...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3076
Re: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009
Pleased to say I got ASTEROIDS on Friday and TOLERATED today in just a few seconds- hope I do as well when I go on it!
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Recording dates
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5903
Re: Recording dates
I am going to be in the 4th show recorded on the 2nd Nov, there are 5 on 3rd, then not till 16th, don't know when last ones in series will be, usually shown just before Christmas. My show will be shown on Nov 19th.
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Recording dates
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5903
Recording dates
I have got my recording date- 2nd November (Which, luckily for me, is the first day of my week off work!)
To be shown on 19th Nov- the "Countdown" starts here!
To be shown on 19th Nov- the "Countdown" starts here!
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4544
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
PAEONY also round 2 - surprised Suzy only found 5's that round
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1112267
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Former Contestants'? - Help & Information Wanted. I am waiting to hear about appearing on "Countdown" after having been accepted, I got the letter on 4th August. I know it's filmed in Manchester (I'm in London). But can anybody help me with the following queries? How much notice will ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:23 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1112267
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
I would like to share my good news with this forum- I have passed my Countdown audition and will actually be on the show!
Handy tips from previous contestants welcomed!
Handy tips from previous contestants welcomed!
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4175
Re: Favourite Oxymorons
Thanks, Charlie, what are your examples called then, if they are not oxymorons?
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4175
Re: Favourite Oxymorons
Another quote from an internet page-
Oxymoron Definition
The definition of oxymoron is:- A rhetorical figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms are paired, for example, alone together, current history or boneless ribs.
Oxymoron Definition
The definition of oxymoron is:- A rhetorical figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms are paired, for example, alone together, current history or boneless ribs.
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4175
Re: Favourite Oxymorons
Here are some more of his examples- •the expressions "act naturally," "original copy," "found missing," "alone together," "peace force," "definite possibility," "terribly pleased," "real phony," "ill health," &...
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4175
Re: Favourite Oxymorons
Quote from 'definitions of an oxymoron' by Richard Nordquist. "A figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms appear side by side; "
MMm- maybe your examples aren't correct, Charlie?
MMm- maybe your examples aren't correct, Charlie?
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Oxymorons
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4175
Re: Favourite Oxymorons
Here are a few of my favourites-
"Pretty Ugly"
"A little big"
"A genuine fake"
"A healthy fry-up"
" A good baddie"
"Pretty Ugly"
"A little big"
"A genuine fake"
"A healthy fry-up"
" A good baddie"
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Worst Players
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3169
Re: Worst Players
I agree with Douglas, how could she miss 176? I wonder how some of these low-scoring players ever get picked, are they that desperate for contestants?
(By the way, Barb- what's a CONSTINANT???)
(By the way, Barb- what's a CONSTINANT???)
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers - 11 Jun 2009 [Series 60 First QF]
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5836
Re: Spoilers - 11 Jun 2009 [Series 60 First QF]
Sorry, Charlie, but Kirk is a better player even than you! What an amazing vocabulary that man has, I'll be gobsmacked if he doesn't win the whole series, and the next champion of champions as well!
Well done Julie, a brave runner-up, you certainly gave him a run for his money!
Well done Julie, a brave runner-up, you certainly gave him a run for his money!
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 32198
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
I'm very disappointed with most of the DC guests there's been since Jeff took over. Maybe Carole V got all the old favourites together (Except Dr. Phil) and made them sign some sort of treaty not to come back? Looks like old Jeff's getting his way with his old sporting mates turning up more & mo...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Obscenity democracy
- Replies: 205
- Views: 31157
Re: Obscenity democracy
(Kirk Bevin plays Cuntdown.)
I understand you all want free speech on here, but posts like this are totally unneccessary. I really hate the "C" word.
Thanks very much to Charlie for granting my request.
I understand you all want free speech on here, but posts like this are totally unneccessary. I really hate the "C" word.
Thanks very much to Charlie for granting my request.
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4648
Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
We should have a poll on here to see how many members like the swearing and how many would rather it wasn't allowed.
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4648
Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
There should be no need to swear on this forum- children might be browsing, is it really neccessary?
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4648
Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
I didn't think Tousling was risky- pleased I beat Kirk on that one!!
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4648
Re: Spoilers for Mon 09/03/2009
Yes I Know it must be daunting coming up against a great player like Kirk- but where do they get these contestants from? How could she miss 794? A 5 year old could get it! While I'm in a griping mood- another DC person I've NEVER heard of, and why can't they take the awful Deal Or No Deal off for th...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thu 05/03/2009
- Replies: 104
- Views: 13566
Re: Spoilers for Thu 05/03/2009
What a brilliant player Kirk is!
I feel sorry for his opponents!
Pleased to say I did get the conundrum straight away!
I feel sorry for his opponents!
Pleased to say I did get the conundrum straight away!
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14220
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
I was pushed for time so went FFwd through all the intros, so can someone please enlighten me as to the story behind Kirk? When was he on before? He's definitely a potential series winner!
(BTW, Had time for Phil's balloon joke- wished I hadn't- it was awful!!
(BTW, Had time for Phil's balloon joke- wished I hadn't- it was awful!!
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:34 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Colour Of Money
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5427
Re: The Colour Of Money
She said her hubby was being called back to the army- sob, sob- they looked pretty well-to-do to me, don't the army pay wages, then?
Needless to say, I DIDN'T bother watching this tripe today!
Needless to say, I DIDN'T bother watching this tripe today!
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4799
Re: Spoiler(s) for Friday 27/02/2009
"Creamiest" was the most obvious 9 I've seen for a while, really surprised they didn't both get it.