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by James Laverty
Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Replies: 306
Views: 94734

Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic

Will the design of the set be changed at the start of CoC XIV? In the past, CoCs (specifically, X, XI and XIII) have often been the times when the set's appearance gets revamped. Of course this might just be a coincidence that only losers with no lives will catch. That would be quite a quick change...
by James Laverty
Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Keeping up with the CoC XIV theme, had one last night based around it as well. Andy and Tracey were playing each other in Round 1 and before the game AP and Nick make a bet with Rachel that they can get Tracey to say "he's old enough to be my son" during the recording, succeeding towards t...
by James Laverty
Sat Aug 01, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

I am at Villa Park, watching Villa vs Forest as a guest of Riccy Scimeca, a name of who anyone who ever collected Premier League stickers may remember. I lookdown from the VIP booth and I see Jamie McNeill in the crowd with a blonde haired Callum Todd. As the teams run out I realise something is go...
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015
Replies: 61
Views: 12654

Re: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015

Sadly will be absent from my home tournament but around on Friday (and maybe Sunday afternoon) as well. Nottingham has quite a few 'spoons so plenty of cheap options to meet up :)
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 21st 2015 (S73 P21)
Replies: 7
Views: 3005

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 21st 2015 (S73 P21)

1st numbers just out of time: (100/25*3)*(75-2)+1
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 165815

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Countdowners appearing on other quizzes is pretty humdrum by now. Countdowners featuring in the credits of other quizzes ... now that's something else. http://philreynolds.org.uk/c4c/hugh.jpg Although, strictly speaking, Hugh hasn't appeared on Countdown ...... :roll: I think Hugh was also briefly ...
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 15th 2015 (S73 P17)
Replies: 12
Views: 3333

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 15th 2015 (S73 P17)

Rhys Benjamin wrote:Haven't we had two Xs in this game? I thought you get one in a pack?
Only one X. There was an X in a TTT though
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Only Connect Series 11
Replies: 7
Views: 7803

Re: Only Connect Series 11

I notice when have a former Countdown contestant in the first episode tonight...
by James Laverty
Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: You Are The Ref
Replies: 345
Views: 147343

Re: You Are The Ref

In the last heat game of a series, Andy Becker (totally made up name) is finishing of his octorun. His total is nowhere near good enough to challenge the all conquering no 1 seed, but has a good chance of overtaking Sue McEnroe (another made up name but it's pretty obvious I'm watching the tennis ma...
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 08, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

So last night I had a dream that myself, Zarte, Jen, Ben Wilson, Matt Bayfield, Lauren Hamer, Heather Styles, Adam Curran, James Rowan and Tracey Mills were contestants in the Apprentice. I can't remember the details of earlier in the contest apart from the fact I had narrowly avoided being fired th...
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)
Replies: 16
Views: 5038

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)

UNTHREAD round 13? never sure on those UN- words
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)
Replies: 16
Views: 5038

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)

UNRATED in the NATURED round
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)
Replies: 16
Views: 5038

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 7th 2015 (S73 P13)

Am I right in thinking this is Rachel H on Apterous?
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Recording Times what do ya think
Replies: 9
Views: 3357

Re: Recording Times what do ya think

Are the extra recording times for specials? I hope so
by James Laverty
Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 2nd 2015 (S73 P10)
Replies: 8
Views: 2897

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 2nd 2015 (S73 P10)

I wonder how many conundrums were cut out today?
by James Laverty
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 15th 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 5926

Re: Spoilers For Monday June 15th 2015

James Laverty wrote:So what if these unaired conundrums were solved by audience members? They miss out on 5 seconds of fame and a mug?
by James Laverty
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 15th 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 5926

Re: Spoilers For Monday June 15th 2015

So what if these unaired conundrums were solved by audience members? They miss out on there 5 seconds of fame and a mug?
by James Laverty
Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Replies: 306
Views: 94734

Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic

I hope just being a Grand Finalist doesn't guarantee a CoC place this time around, otherwise the places are all filled - the finalists from series 67 to 73, plus Eoin and Oliver. Losing the grand final doesn't make a player the 2nd best of the series - in many cases, great players fell short before...
by James Laverty
Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 9th June 2015 (Series 72, QF 4)
Replies: 1
Views: 1228

Tuesday 9th June 2015 (Series 72, QF 4)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 9 June 2015. http://media.giphy.com/media/iwa4cR1MXeZJC/giphy.gif The last of the quarter finals today and it's #4 seed Andy Noden vs #5 seed Kevin Steede. Nick starts us off talking about Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar and asks Rachel whether she was musical. ...
by James Laverty
Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th July 2014 (8/10 Cats Series 3, Episode 6)
Replies: 2
Views: 1004

Re: Friday 11th July 2014 (8/10 Cats Series 3, Episode 6)

Did Josh Widdecombe morph into Claudia Winkelman in round 2?
by James Laverty
Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 2nd June 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 93)
Replies: 0
Views: 1136

Tuesday 2nd June 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 93)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 2 June 2015. http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140630010047/degrassi/images/d/d4/Final-Countdown.gif The last prelim of Series 72 is upon us, but first lets see who will be the holdover champion. Nick tells us its "Volunteers Week" and pays tribute to those w...
by James Laverty
Fri May 29, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Small "p" noted and appreciated, Gevin. Also, flattered that I am that my footballing talents have been recognised, it seems strange that I replaced Antonio in the Nottingham Forest line-up. He is clearly a right-winger and I am left-footed. Ha he was playing on the left flank a lot when ...
by James Laverty
Fri May 29, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 29th 2015 (S72 P91)
Replies: 8
Views: 2839

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 29th 2015 (S72 P91)

First numbers (50-10)*9+(100/25) but about a minute after time
by James Laverty
Wed May 27, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday May 27th 2015 (S72 P89)
Replies: 15
Views: 4524

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday May 27th 2015 (S72 P89)

Is CAMPION valid in round 13? or am I just allowing myself to be clouded of pride formyold primary school?

Are we going to get a special between Mark and Anne-Marie?
by James Laverty
Tue May 26, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 26th May 2015 (series 72, prelim 88)
Replies: 0
Views: 1640

Tuesday 26th May 2015 (series 72, prelim 88)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 26 May 2015. http://cdn.morefm.co.nz/morefm/AM/2014/5/8/13129/Good-morning-vietnam.gif It could be a pivotal day over at Media City as a 6th win for Steve Redfern will confirm him and Gavin Woolnough as the last two finalists for Series 72 of Countdown. But first Nick sta...
by James Laverty
Sat May 23, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Replies: 32
Views: 4606

Re: Eurovision Song Contest 2015

I rarely plan on being sober Marc
by James Laverty
Sat May 23, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Replies: 32
Views: 4606

Re: Eurovision Song Contest 2015

Little Drinking Game for tonight if anyone is interested Great Britain score points- 1 finger per point If Cyprus give Greece 12 points or vice versa- 1 finger Graham Norton describes song as a "contender"- 2 fingers Everytime a former winner is mentioned- 2 fingers Graham Norton mentions ...
by James Laverty
Fri May 22, 2015 1:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 22nd 2015 (S72 P86)
Replies: 11
Views: 2457

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 22nd 2015 (S72 P86)

was nobody paying attenion to the tea time teaser? (other than Susie)
by James Laverty
Fri May 22, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday May 22nd 2015 (S72 P86)
Replies: 11
Views: 2457

Re: Spoilers for Friday May 22nd 2015 (S72 P86)

(100+50+3)*5 for firs numbers (1 away)
by James Laverty
Thu May 21, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Replies: 32
Views: 4606

Re: Eurovision Song Contest 2015

Shocked that Israel and Slovenia got through, thought both of them were crap!, Very disappointed Switzerland didn't get through
by James Laverty
Wed May 20, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 19th May 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 83)
Replies: 0
Views: 2100

Tuesday 19th May 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 83)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 19 May 2015. http://media.giphy.com/media/XakL9ASCgIkq4/giphy.gif Tuesday again but we are still no closer to finding out the identities of the remaining two finalists, will we come any closer to finding out today. Well first we hear Nick talking about Bradley Cooper prem...
by James Laverty
Mon May 18, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 18th 2015
Replies: 20
Views: 4737

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 18th 2015

TIEPINS round 11
by James Laverty
Wed May 13, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 12th May 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 81)
Replies: 0
Views: 934

Tuesday 12th May 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 81)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 12 May 2015. http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqm4ajqWar1qj74sxo1_500.gif Yet again we are limited in our Countdown for the week because of the horses, but let us rejoice in what Countdown we have for the week. According to Nick it is International Nrses Day, which happe...
by James Laverty
Fri May 08, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Special Spoilers For Friday May 8th 2015
Replies: 12
Views: 2243

Re: Special Spoilers For Friday May 8th 2015

Anyone have an idea why the C4 website is saying the date of the episode was Thursday 15th December 2011 at 12am?
by James Laverty
Thu May 07, 2015 12:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

They get weirder... I started in the Game of Thrones universe with Daenerys Targaryen riding Drogon (one of her dragons for people who have no idea about GoT) when the scene merged into flying over Athens and a brief stop to see Andy Platt break dancing outside the Parthenon. Andy narrowly avoids be...
by James Laverty
Thu May 07, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who are you voting for in the General Election 2015? (Poll)
Replies: 58
Views: 10215

Re: Who are you voting for in the General Election 2015? (Poll)

Live in a constituency with only 5 candidates but voting Labour as they are supporting the arts!
by James Laverty
Wed May 06, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 5th May 2015 (Series 72, prelim 79)
Replies: 0
Views: 955

Tuesday 5th May 2015 (Series 72, prelim 79)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 5 May 2015. http://media.giphy.com/media/KOVlHmbBA09XO/giphy.gif Belated happy Star Wars day folks and welcome to this Tuesday's recap. We had a lot of residents of the Champions Chair recently but Robert Baxter (no not Rhys Benjamin's former pseudonym) has been here for ...
by James Laverty
Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 28th April 2015 (Series 72 Prelim 74)
Replies: 4
Views: 1684

Tuesday 28th April 2015 (Series 72 Prelim 74)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 28 April 2015. http://img.allw.mn/content/ns/c8/f37af1s554dd818196a29549463268.gif It's Tuesday and we have a new champion in Simon Tomlinson, he'll need a few more wins if he wants to make the finals. Nick's introductory monologue today talks about a dog who more or less...
by James Laverty
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday April 22nd 2015 (S72 P71)
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday April 22nd 2015 (S72 P71)

Think it's Anthony doing todays recap Jordan
by James Laverty
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 21st April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 70)
Replies: 0
Views: 802

Tuesday 21st April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 70)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 21 April 2015. http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hello-edit-yes.gif Welcome to this weeks Tuesday recap, on a Wednesday again (sorry guys). Nick informs us as well as Allergy Awareness week (from yesterday), it's National stop snoring week. What will the...
by James Laverty
Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Breaking Bad... Episode 1 on Freeview31. 11pm Tonight.
Replies: 6
Views: 1886

Re: Breaking Bad... Episode 1 on Freeview31. 11pm Tonight.

Somebody please alert me when we get to Episode 12 of Series 2 since that's as far as I got before my Netflix membership expired
by James Laverty
Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 15th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 66)
Replies: 0
Views: 839

Wednesday 15th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 66)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 15 April 2015. http://media.tumblr.com/4027684d7340ceeb912142f6c830713c/tumblr_inline_nfwmmfDQwL1qcwckt.gif It's me again, as Robbo is off sunning himself in Lanzarote. Nick starts today talking about David Attenborough's wonderful career, and Rachel briefly mentions th...
by James Laverty
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 14 April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 65)
Replies: 0
Views: 989

Tuesday 14 April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 65)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 14 April 2015. http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/4098589/bruce-hello-o.gif It's Tuesday which means I'm on recap duty once again, so welcome to todays recap. Gerry Tynan has looked impressive so far and will want to pick up as many points as possible to climb the table in ...
by James Laverty
Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO-Parkrun
Replies: 20
Views: 5238

Re: CO-Parkrun

Following Richard Brittain's attempt at a Co-lympics , it seemed that there was an appetite for an athletics-based event ...PARKRUN! They are really easy to register for - you register just once ever and print off a bar code, which you can then take to any Parkrun event across the UK ...PARKRUN! Br...
by James Laverty
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 7th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 61)
Replies: 1
Views: 761

Tuesday 7th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 61)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 7 April 2015. http://31.media.tumblr.com/68eac6bac2bdf867be35c5c47a1838ac/tumblr_mzz6cfLpLU1rzik3go1_500.gif Hello all and welcome to today's recap. Many thanks to Robbo for standing in for me at short notice last week, but onto today and Nick starts us off by informing u...
by James Laverty
Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212693

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

Sorry for the short notice but due to family matters I won't be able to recap tomorrow. Can somebody step in for me please
by James Laverty
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Re: Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 24 March 2015. http://media1.giphy.com/media/iwa4cR1MXeZJC/200_s.gif It's Tuesday and Nick starts us off talking to Rachel and DC guest Nicky Campbell about travel and where he would like to go next. This segues into a conversation about karaoke and Nick revels he has ta...
by James Laverty
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Re: Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)

Peter Mabey wrote:" ... looking for a 62*6 method." - I assume you meant 42x6, which is (9+5)x3x6 ;-)
Indeed I did, cheers and edited
by James Laverty
Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Tuesday 24 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 53)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 24 March 2015. http://media1.giphy.com/media/iwa4cR1MXeZJC/200_s.gif It's Tuesday and Nick starts us off talking to Rachel and DC guest Nicky Campbell about travel and where he would like to go next. This segues into a conversation about karaoke and Nick revels he has tak...
by James Laverty
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015
Replies: 14
Views: 4079

Re: Spoilers For Monday March 23rd 2015

Tony Atkins wrote:Before the today's show Nicky and Dudley treated the audience to a rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon"
If anyone has a video of this I would love to hear it.
by James Laverty
Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 17 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 48)
Replies: 0
Views: 806

Tuesday 17 March 2015 (series 72, prelim 48)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 17 March 2015. Top of the mornin' to ya on St Patrick's Day 2015, and the day I start my substitute period for Jen on Tuesday recap duties. Nick starts us off paying tribute to Lord Attenborough, who's memorial service takes place at Westminster Abbey today, leading the ...
by James Laverty
Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 3rd March 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 42)
Replies: 0
Views: 751

Tuesday 3rd March 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 42)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 3 March 2015. Evening all and a belated recap from back in Jordan's run from me standing in for Jen. Jordan, aka Nadroj Rekrab, has been doing well so far but what will today behold? Nick starts off by talking about a big night at the Oxford Union, as US Vogue editor Anna...
by James Laverty
Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212693

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

on it, no problem
by James Laverty
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1604
Views: 1653230

Re: Politics in General

by James Laverty
Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212693

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

I can stand in for the next few Tuesdays if needed. Will make sure to include gifs, footballers called Darren and all the rest
by James Laverty
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015
Replies: 61
Views: 12654

Re: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015

Certainly sounds good, will definitely be there provided I'm not on holiday at the time.
by James Laverty
Mon Mar 09, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 400618

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

DREAM 2: I am at North Hykeham travelodge, and about to leave for Fox and Hounds the night before CoLin, where I find Nadroj checking in. Nad seems in a good mood and says he has a surprise for everyone in the morning. I set of for the bar and get there just as a group of apterites arrives from Lond...