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by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What the Donald Duck has happened too
Replies: 32
Views: 5245

Re: What the Donald Duck has happened too

Dinos Sfyris wrote:Larsen's back! :D
...........and we're all confused.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Chris Wills on 1 vs. 100
Replies: 2
Views: 881

Re: Chris Wills on 1 vs. 100

I never thought camp meant the same as creepy :o
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
Replies: 36
Views: 4104

Re: What do you put in a toaster?

On an unrelated note, I'm sure that Toast Toppers used to look and taste a bit like vomit. That's possibly why they're no longer widely available. Toast toppers are certainly still available, and rather like Vol-au-vents look they have been eaten before. But if I close my eyes I can eat them both :...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
Replies: 36
Views: 4104

Re: What do you put in a toaster?

Does anyone else have a problem with these nutty breads making toast that squeaks against your plate setting your teeth on edge?? Sorry - I seem to have too much to say on this subject. Oh, my lunch is ready. Biggest problem with nutty breads, (are you sure it isn't wood?) is that they catch fire s...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
Replies: 36
Views: 4104

Re: What do you put in a toaster?

Eggs
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115632

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Douglas, you are starting to sound like Jason!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Outnumbered
Replies: 22
Views: 3088

Re: Outnumbered

Excellent stuff, the first series was much better then the second, but even so it's still worth watching.

Clare Skinner is indeed hot, but less so than about 10 years ago!!!!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: RIP Jacko.....
Replies: 51
Views: 4727

Re: RIP Jacko.....

I saw bits of the event last night from a distance on the pub telly. Please tell me I was the only one that was seriously expecting him to rise up out of the coffin to a Vincent Price voiceover and start dancing... No you weren't the only one :!: Is it a JW thing that you have a funeral and yet you...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go
Replies: 124
Views: 23322

Re: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go

I imagine you were quite pleased Hamish slipped through the net in the end, He was very entertaining and great value!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Mayor in the Chair
Replies: 4
Views: 1876

Re: The Mayor in the Chair

Whilst I agree that Richard was the absolute wizzard, my "End of Term Report" says that Jeff and Rachel have done an excellent job in reinvigorating Countdown and those behind the scenes must be highly delighted with how the programme has come on in 2009. Series 60 was something else and t...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3282

Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009

I thought he was better yesterday (Wed) but poor on Monday and Tuesday.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3282

Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009

Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
Yes, SWMBO.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Manchester vs Leeds
Replies: 46
Views: 6331

Re: Manchester vs Leeds

I wondered if the differences might be down to the use of HD cameras. I don't know if HD were used in Leeds or not - actualy I don't kow if they're used in Manchester! :oops: But I was conscious that facial blemishes etc seem to show up more now so maybe HD is a possible cause. I thought Jackie had...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Limerick Competition
Replies: 36
Views: 4522

Re: Limerick Competition

Phil Reynolds wrote:
Derek Hazell wrote:Congratulations to Lily Castles from Summerhill, County Meath.
I bet she's dreading receiving her teapot now, given that (from the way Jeff struggled to pick it up yesterday) it evidently weighs several pounds even when empty.
Yes, I was surprised to see how he appeared to struggle with it.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 61
Replies: 21
Views: 3028

Re: Series 61

Phil Reynolds wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:
Ben Hunter wrote:Yes it's on today http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=42572621
That 'Neddie' person wants a right slap.
I've given him one.
Nice one Phil
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
Replies: 114
Views: 10904

Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]

Meant to mention this yesterday but forgot. Did anyone else notice something highly unusual about the conundrum reveal? Here's a screencap to jog your memory. Two halves of a VFSMB to the first person to post the correct answer. http://philreynolds.org.uk/c4c/eclampsia.jpg It's not unusual for the ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
Replies: 114
Views: 10904

Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]

I've just managed to watch yesterday's show and must congratulate both Kirk and Neil for providing a great spectacle. What a great game, well worthy of a final. Very unlucky Neil to be pipped at the post, but to see Kirk's reactions says it all. I hope Dr Phil took his blood pressure afterwards.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: A strange Countdown image
Replies: 15
Views: 2707

Re: A strange Countdown image

Jason Larsen wrote:I just sent Thomas an e-mail, Ian.
ah thanks, that settles my mind a lot.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: A strange Countdown image
Replies: 15
Views: 2707

Re: A strange Countdown image

Jason Larsen wrote: In fact, I think I'll do myself a favor and get this off of my chest.
What does that mean exactly?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
Replies: 81
Views: 9595

Re: Which two letters come next in the sequence?

Jon Corby wrote:
Phil Reynolds wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:It would be pretty twattish of me not to tell you the answer.
Yeah, but will you?
I would have to be some kind of colossal bell-end not to.
Keep stacking them up, Jon, we know we'll never see your answer :lol:
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computer cleanup
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: Computer cleanup

CCLEANER comes highly recommended, but I've never used it myself:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Good luck
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
Replies: 23
Views: 3093

Re: Spoilers for Monday June 8th

I was surprised by the disallowal of CASKED today - it's in the online OED and my Chambers, though obviously not in ODE or on Apterous. I thought that the challenger looked a bit surprised too. I was surprised too, I'm sure I have come across "oak casked" sherry or whisky but I can't find...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
Replies: 23
Views: 3093

Re: Spoilers for Monday June 8th

I was surprised by the disallowal of CASKED today - it's in the online OED and my Chambers, though obviously not in ODE or on Apterous. I thought that the challenger looked a bit surprised too. I was surprised too, I'm sure I have come across "oak casked" sherry or whisky but I can't find...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: When is the Series 60 Final?
Replies: 23
Views: 2604

Re: When is the Series 60 Final?

Who's Chris?
Shouldn't this be in a spoiler thread?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd
Replies: 22
Views: 2887

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd

Darren Carter wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:The quarter finals start next Thursday so there is not enough time left for another octochamp so this series will have to stick with 6 octochamps - not bad.
You, Jimmy, Cate, Shane, James - who's the other one?
Don't forget our Neil Zussman
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed May 27, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Replies: 117
Views: 13251

Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*

D Eadie wrote:................ not everyone will come from this forum, so don't feel maligned or upset if you're not asked.

Cheers
Damian ;)
It would be good to SEE the likes of Charlie, Corby, DoDdie and Junaid doing battle again.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed May 20, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 19th May 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 73)
Replies: 13
Views: 1901

Re: Tuesday 19th May 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 73)

Dinos Sfyris wrote: Enjoy the show.

Round 1: C E R O R A L E N

C1: CLEANER (7)
C2: LANCER (6)
DC: CORRAL (6)
OT: LARCENER (8)
Score: 7–0 (max 8)

A larcener is a person who commits larceny
Very funny Dinos. Good recap too.
Looks like Jimmy's getting a bit nervous and uptight. I hope he lasts out.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed May 20, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1020027

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Ralph Gillions wrote:I have welcomed some people by name, and I have not welcomed others.
Nothing personal, but inconsistent I dare say.
If anyone is offended my by my omissions I am sorry.
Your apology is accepted :)
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue May 19, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1020027

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

I said that because I didn't have time to address anybody due to my hard feelings. Surely the idea of welcoming people is to make them feel welcome. If I'd seen you'd welcomed loads by name and then I joined and you just lumped me in with all the rest, I would take offence. ....and even worse if he...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri May 15, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th May - Jimmy Gough Mania
Replies: 38
Views: 4509

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th May - Jimmy Gough Mania

Jimmy, had you possibly not spotted mediocre in rd 3, you seemed to raise your eyebrows in surprise when Sue declared an 8 and as you did not have it written down, I thought that you may have seen it in the few seconds before Jeff came to you. I demand an answer! :? Yeah, that's exactly right, I do...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many sugars?
Replies: 40
Views: 1975

Re: How many sugars?

[quote="Davy Affleck]
I am in Southern Scotland, which is considerably North of most of you. I consider Geordies, Mackems & Monkey Hangers to be soft southerners. I don't drink tea only coffee, Irn Bru & alcohol.[/quote]

Typical fireman :x
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Tastes in comedy
Replies: 72
Views: 7971

Re: Tastes in comedy

Derek Hazell wrote:
Which of the following is your favourite double act?
  • Morecambe and Wise
    The Two Ronnies
    Little and Large
    Cannon and Ball
    Matt Morrison and Phil Reynolds
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore by a long way
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
Replies: 18
Views: 4630

Re: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story

Good report Dinos, well worth reading, now I'm late for lunch!!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
Replies: 12
Views: 2318

Re: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic

I haven't been on the show nor have I ever met Danielle but I have read many good things about her, not only on here but on other parts of this interwebby thing too. I would like to wish her well in her retirement and a speedy recovery from surgery. I will pass on the offer of parts of the plaster, ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Final Countdown
Replies: 17
Views: 2399

Re: The Final Countdown

Julie T wrote:
Charlie does look a bit chubby-faced in that first pic of Phil's, and a bit terrified!
A photographic illusion, though.
Glad you said that!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Final Countdown
Replies: 17
Views: 2399

Re: The Final Countdown

They do all look incredibly human, even the forumites! It's good to hear the Final was so well enjoyed and we non-special ones can look forward to June with increased excitement.

Good set of photos Phil.

Charlie looks like he might have put on a bit of weight!?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31595

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

Tim Vine has plenty of quick gags, and he seems to be popular. But I'm afraid I think he is beginning to grind me down. A lot of what he says makes me laugh out loud, but the audience doesn't seem to appreciate him very much. Yesterday he wasn't even getting groans. The groans are reserved for Jeff...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 20th April 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 52)
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: Monday 20th April 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 52)

Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid, and an oleate is a salt of oleic acid. I'm still none the wiser, but maybe Dinos can enlighten us all. Nice recap, Howard, although I think our lady octochamp is called Cate as in Blanchett, not Kate as in Winslet. Also Kate brings visions of someone else :x
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: In the real world
Replies: 10
Views: 2839

Re: In the real world

Dinos Sfyris wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:
Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:He stayed with me until the end.
:shock:
lol I thought that. Very ominous!
Sorry to disappoint you guys, the "end" was me retiring and closing the company.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: World Snooker Championship 2009
Replies: 33
Views: 3873

Re: World Snooker Championship 2009

Andrew Hulme wrote:Massive snooker fan, play a lot as well. May as well go for someone that makes me look clever if i'm right, so I'll pick Mark Williams. I want Steve Davis to win it tho!!
Yeah, I'd like to see Steve win it too, just one last big one.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Eyeball it!
Replies: 19
Views: 3153

Re: Eyeball it!

6.49 on first attempt, that explains why nothing I put up in the house is level or sqaure, also why my snooker is so appalling and proves my putting is pure luck!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Statistics
Replies: 34
Views: 3195

Re: Statistics

Well done Kai, but do we get to see it?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: In the real world
Replies: 10
Views: 2839

Re: In the real world

Also as well, do you guys put that you've been on Countdown on your CV? I had it on for a while and in a couple of previous jobs, interviewers inevitably asked me about it and in one job several years ago, everyone found out and it got the point where it became aggravating. I don't know about anyon...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Weakest Link
Replies: 204
Views: 28865

Re: The Weakest Link

Dinos, you were shafted! Four times top player and then you get ambushed, hard luck mate, you were clearly the best player there. I haven't seen the WL for a couple of years but I couldn't believe how pedestrian it has become, long pauses, repeat the question, what was that all about? Good interacti...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31595

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

Ben Hunter wrote:
Phil Reynolds wrote:
Kate Horton wrote:Steve Davis
Interesting.
I went to see the recording of this, and Steve Davis was pretty much the funniest DC guest I've ever seen.
Great, I've seen him on Question of Sport and he was very funny on there. I gather Tim Henman is quite a joker too.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April
Replies: 31
Views: 5517

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April

Jon Corby wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:Should I submit my Susie one?
Yes yes a thousand times yes. It's not like you can damage her impression of you any further.

gossamer
Cool, will do when somebody posts up the email address for submissions.


Gossamer. Heh heh. Knorks.
Just look one post before...............
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Replies: 276
Views: 31595

Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series

Excellent, is that Steve Davis the snooker and poker player?
I bet he's got a few good anecdotes if it is.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
Replies: 25
Views: 4287

Re: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009

Kinda wonder how she got through the audition tbh. Felt a bit sorry for her :( I was in the audience for these games as it was half term when they were filming and I wanted to see Springer. I was in the green room and Danielle had left me to reassure Sue that it would be fine. She was a massive bag...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
Replies: 21
Views: 3051

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st

An excellent string of games by Cate, and all using pretty standard words rather than the obscure that we have become used to. What's wrong with obscure words? Nothing wrong with them at all, it just feels better to have been beaten by a word I should have seen rather than one I've never heard of.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
Replies: 21
Views: 3051

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st

An excellent string of games by Cate, and all using pretty standard words rather than the obscure that we have become used to.

I like the way she said she suddenly became competitive! Look out in the finals, boys :!:
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 31st March
Replies: 48
Views: 5244

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 31st March

This reminds me of "committing suicide". You never heard someone doing suicide without committing it. Or "having sex". You never hear of someone doing sex without having it. You tend to hear lyrics like "I wanna sex you" in rubbish modern hip-hop pop songs. There are l...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Rachel's pronunciation
Replies: 33
Views: 3675

Re: Rachel's pronunciation

My class of 11 year olds love to play the countdown numbers game (it can be downloaded) BUT when they play the letters game, the letters have to pronounced correctly. To hear Rachel say "esser" and "effer" is really irritating. Has anyone else noticed or commented on this Yes it...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Countdown Scattergories 8
Replies: 19
Views: 4562

Re: Countdown Scatterogries 8

Hmmm. I was incredibly excited in anticipation of Countdown Scattergories 8, but I all I got was Countdown Scatterogries 8. :cry: :lol: I have now corrected it Kai :P. Apterous ain't working for me at the moment (well at least at my end :() so I am not sure if people can use the Lexplorer. No, it's...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 19th March 2009 (Series 60, Game 30)
Replies: 22
Views: 2420

Re: Thursday 19th March 2009 (Series 60, Game 30)

Howard Somerset wrote:
Chris Corby wrote:Hope I am not like this when I am as old as you Howard
I'll remind you to check, Chris... if I manage to remember.
Percentagewise, he's catching you up :!:
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Google Earth
Replies: 2
Views: 765

Re: Google Earth

Phil Reynolds wrote:Just been looking at the environs of the ITV Yorkshire studios in Google Earth, and noticed that a large number of buildings in the Kirkstall area of Leeds have been modelled in 3D by someone calling themselves 'Damo'. Could it be anyone we know?
Probably DesO's brother :P
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers, Friday 27th March 2009
Replies: 30
Views: 2901

Re: Spoilers, Friday 27th March 2009

I've never heard of "Gaunty" either, nor Colin Murray for that matter but both have been extremely good DC guests. I was particularly impressed with Colin doing his words on his own and using the dictionary provided.

A good call on whoever found them.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)
Replies: 74
Views: 7937

Re: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)

I was at a dinner party last night and Countdown came up in a conversation with an avid watcher, interestingly she didn’t like the new presenters but couldn’t name them, she didn’t like Carol either because she thought she became too bossy after Richard died, she sits down with pencil and paper ever...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129578

Re: Birthdays

Happy shoo-be-doo birthday to you! Happy shoo-be-doo birthday to you! Happy shoo-be-doo birthday, dear James! Happy shoo-be-doo birthday to you! Sha-la-la-la! And many mooooooooooo-ooooore! I don't know what it is with me today! I think it's because it's Friday! That gives me all the more reason to...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown World Championships
Replies: 34
Views: 4333

Re: Countdown World Championships

Maybe this is what Damian had in mind when he said there would be no more CoC :) There will be more C of C. It's just too good to shelve. I think the hassle and grief of who's taking part and who isn't is worth suffering for such an excellent tourney. The last one was the best block of shows i've e...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)
Replies: 74
Views: 7937

Re: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)

The set is no longer comfortable to watch, and I can prove that by quoting my Wife. She said that she can't watch it any more, because of eye strain and headache. She has been a fanatical fan of Countdown since the first programme, but now it has lost her. That's not a great proof. I think it is to...