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by James Laverty
Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 289076

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

6 seconds off the PB and first Top 20 placing today! http://www.parkrun.org.uk/rushcliffe/re ... ystememail
by James Laverty
Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
Replies: 219
Views: 41132

Re: Who would you like to see in DC?

Jennifer Steadman wrote:
James Laverty wrote:Philip Martin Brown - Waterloo Road's Grantly Budgen
I could go and ask him, he lives 5 minutes' walk away from me ;) (Might freak him out a bit though)
haha, doubt that will be necessary :P
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 756
Views: 565209

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

I think awarding 1 points for a loss by judges decision is a good idea. I mostly liked it but I agree Dara needs to loosen up a bit. He was good but not a patch on Charles.
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 165247

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Chris Cummins on 15-to-1 right now
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 20, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 10898

Re: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016

I am now free about 3pm onwards on Saturday so will pop in and offer to help in any way I can for the latter stages (Hosting games etc.). Also if anyone is staying in the city centre overnight, there are plenty of pubs (including at least three Wetherspons) in the city so if anyone wants to meet fo...
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Has Countdown ever helped you with your career?
Replies: 8
Views: 5595

Re: Has Countdown ever helped you with your career?

Think it helped Damian become producer
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: 20th-26th July shows - SPOILERS
Replies: 12
Views: 4062

Re: 20th-26th July shows - SPOILERS

I think formatting it this way is quite good, would be good to have it for the weeks shows at the start if we know of any apterites coming up. Just needs to be carefully worded.
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 10898

Re: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016

I am now free about 3pm onwards on Saturday so will pop in and offer to help in any way I can for the latter stages (Hosting games etc.). Also if anyone is staying in the city centre overnight, there are plenty of pubs (including at least three Wetherspons) in the city so if anyone wants to meet for...
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17
Replies: 81
Views: 67842

Re: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17

Another Countdowner on OC tonight- Amy Godel.
by James Laverty
Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
Replies: 219
Views: 41132

Re: Who would you like to see in DC?

Well if this thread is being bumped.... Here are a few who I think might be realistic Jeremy Paxman - Just for harsh reactions to contestants missing certain words Anne Robinson - I know she was on once in the late 80's, but it would be great to have her again Stuart Pearce - Three guesses why Claud...
by James Laverty
Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday July 14th 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 3676

Re: Spoilers For Thursday July 14th 2016

Tony Atkins wrote:Nice to go back to the old way of showing the next competitor in the audience!
Interesting. I was at yesterdays recordings and they didn't do this at all. Was there a special reason for this?
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17
Replies: 81
Views: 67842

Re: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17

OC's facebook page implies Jack Welsby (of series 52) is on tonight.
by James Laverty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016
Replies: 33
Views: 9019

Re: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016

For anyone considering going to MK who needs to book travel details from London, I have a possible solution to your qualms. Due to me changing my travelling plans, I now have train tickets I don't need on the day of .co.mk. As these are non-refundable, I am offering them to anyone (providing they ha...
by James Laverty
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7300

Re: EURO 2016

No doubt other Bookies will be offering better odds than Paddy Power,Jim, but with them, I have had £30 @ 7/2 Payet to score at anytime, £20 France to score a penalty @ 17/2 (will probably get one and miss it!) £20 on Portugal to get a Red Card @ 13/2. The 11/10 France to win in 90 minutes didn't r...
by James Laverty
Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016
Replies: 33
Views: 9019

Re: .co.mk2 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 20th August 2016

Time for the important question. Is anyone planning on Parkrunning?
by James Laverty
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17
Replies: 81
Views: 67842

University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17

These two start again next week with quite a few apterites in the mix.

Giles is on UC representing Warwick, and there is a team of apterites (Phyl, Graeme and Tom) on OC.

Anyone else?
by James Laverty
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 6th July 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 2507

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 6th July 2016

(75*7)-((10-8)*100) for alt 3rd numbers
by James Laverty
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD 2016 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 8th October 2016
Replies: 17
Views: 7742

Re: COHUD 2016 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Saturday 8th October 2016

I've already booked accomodation in Leeds for this weekend, will send the money nearer the time.
by James Laverty
Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 165247

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Tom Rowell on 15 to 1 today
by James Laverty
Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399986

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Last night was a dream that included some sort of televised debate between Jen Steadman and Andy Platt. Dan McColm was also there heckling each other.
by James Laverty
Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Where the hell, is Julian Fell?
Replies: 33
Views: 9725

Re: Where the hell, is Julian Fell?

Is it bad I just searched the Parkrun website to see if Fell was registered?


SPOILER ALERT: He isn't
by James Laverty
Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 10th June 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 4037

Re: Spoilers for Friday 10th June 2016

Don't think they check ratings but probably base it on the past conundrum record. Since Paul solved 8/8 they wanted to make it difficult
by James Laverty
Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399986

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Weird dream last night that included myself and a few apterites (including Matty, Zarte and Callum P, can't remember the others) taking part in an episode of 15-to-1, for some readon hosted by James Robinson. After the first few questions were all about Huddersfield Town, Zarte threatened to kill Ro...
by James Laverty
Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)
Replies: 13
Views: 3730

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 June 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 83)

Why exactly do they televise Rachel saying "I'll have another look" for unsolved numbers games when the editors/producers know very well she isn't going to follow up on them in any way? I'm baffled. ROULADE as a beater in the LOADER/RELOAD round. She normally has a go, I've seen her with ...
by James Laverty
Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 3611

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016

Rob McKay wrote:I heard the horses may be going off at this time soon. Please let this be true. Round 2 had an obscure 9, too. PRODELTAS.
Yeah ITV take over the horse racing next year. Don't know if this means longer series or they'll go back to having a summer break.
by James Laverty
Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 3611

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016

Alt 2nd numbers: ((7+7-1)*25+6)*3
by James Laverty
Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 3611

Spoilers for Thursday 2nd June 2016

Last CD of the week (Thanks horses)



SUPINATOR round 1
by James Laverty
Mon May 30, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: North/South Divide
Replies: 16
Views: 3771

Re: North/South Divide

The divide is the border between the City of Nottingham and West Bridgford. WB onwards is the south.
by James Laverty
Fri May 27, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 27th May 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 4516

Spoilers for Friday 27th May 2016

It could be coronation day for Robin McKay. He's in the finals anyway, but will want to be as high up the seed table as possible. FOR STAT FANS If Robin loses- He will be #6 seed and will go down in the record books as the highest scoring 7-time champ regardless of his score If he wins with a score ...
by James Laverty
Fri May 27, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Where did you go to on your last holiday, and where are you going next?
Replies: 10
Views: 3376

Re: Where did you go to on your last holiday, and where are you going next?

Co-events don't count as holidays unless you spend an extra full day there to admire the scenery and lap up the culture or whatever (am planning to do this for Glasgow). I'm sure someone (Gev) will nitpick at this, but this is now the rule. (Not just saying this because Malta is way more exotic a h...
by James Laverty
Fri May 27, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17533

Re: IMDB top 250

Just wondering, which list are you using? I found about 3 different versions when searching for the list.
by James Laverty
Fri May 27, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17533

Re: IMDB top 250

How Many Have You Seen- 115/250 Favourites- Shawshank Redemption, Empire Strikes Back, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Beauty and the Beast, Requiem for a Dream Least Favourites- For a Few Dollars More, The Pianist, Overrated- Braveheart, The Bourne Ultimatum, Se7en Watched Most Recently- Fargo Obscure Y...
by James Laverty
Mon May 23, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399986

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

First time for a while.... For some reason I'm back in the art classroom of my old (now demolished) school building, in a class with a teacher I don't know, sitting next to Matty Artell and Andy Platt. The peace and quiet is broken when Tom Carey comes storming in and starts beating up the teacher c...
by James Laverty
Sun May 22, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 137014

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

Tim Down wrote:BUMHOLE also on Gogglebox yesterday.
what else is new?
by James Laverty
Wed May 18, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dress and make-up when appearing on show
Replies: 25
Views: 9445

Re: Dress and make-up when appearing on show

All we specify is no logos, ie Adidas Nike etc......for obvious advertising reasons. Aside from that, we have no input into what contestants wear and don't wish to have. I was told I wasn't allowed white or blue shirts either. No blue? Is that new? Or is it just don't wear the same shade of blue as...
by James Laverty
Tue May 17, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dress and make-up when appearing on show
Replies: 25
Views: 9445

Re: Dress and make-up when appearing on show

I was wearing blue shirt when i was on recording....is it changed after 2014? Not that I'm aware of. I wore several blue-ish shirts on the show, most recently the series finals in April. Perhaps shirts that closely match the colour of the set would be a problem. I remember both Dan and Dylan wearin...
by James Laverty
Mon May 16, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 2883

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016

Thomas Carey wrote:
James Laverty wrote:Conundrum solver looked familiar, former contestant maybe?
Yeah. Lee, my last heat opponent. Great guy.
Cheers. Thought it was from around then but I am terrible with names so wouldn't have got that part
by James Laverty
Mon May 16, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 2883

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2016

Conundrum solver looked familiar, former contestant maybe?
by James Laverty
Sun May 15, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Would anybody like any help?
Replies: 10
Views: 4646

Re: Would anybody like any help?

Can do one or two if needed
by James Laverty
Sat May 07, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Missing Co-event results - please help!
Replies: 16
Views: 14027

Re: Missing Co-event results - please help!

St Albans 2015- Think this was the order Bojack Horseman- Lost 8-9 Callum Todd- Lost 10-6? or something similar Oli Moore- Drew 6-6 Eddy Byrne- Won 9-8 Mark Murray- Lost 8-6 Jerry Humphries- Lost 10-8 Don't know final scores for these QF game- Heather Styles- Lost on crucial SF game- Jane Wisniewski...
by James Laverty
Wed Apr 20, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 20th April
Replies: 11
Views: 4253

Spoilers for Wednesday 20th April

Game VII for Ann, can she set herself up for a chance at octochampdom?
by James Laverty
Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 289076

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Third consectutive PB today http://www.parkrun.org.uk/rushcliffe/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=184&utm_medium=email&utm_source=resultsemail&utm_campaign=systememail. Amazing how quickly you improve when it becomes a regular activity. Which one are people going to for Co:Leeds? My h...
by James Laverty
Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016
Replies: 20
Views: 10898

Re: Countdown in Nottingham V- Saturday 23rd July 2016

Sadly going to have to miss my home tournament AGAIN this year due to music commitments. I might be able to come to watch for an hour or two though
by James Laverty
Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 4295

Re: Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016

(50+4)*(25-7)-5 for alt last numbers within time
by James Laverty
Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 4295

Re: Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016

Episode kicked off 5 mins early due to F1 coverage (as if the horses alone were bad enough)

3rd numbers: (100+75-1)*(3+(50/25))
by James Laverty
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016
Replies: 13
Views: 4295

Spoilers for Friday 1st April 2016

Sean Cooke has won 5 now and will probably make the finals, but today he faces his toughest test yet.... After much persuasion, James Robinson has been allowed another go on Countdown, making him the first person to have had three separate runs (four if you count his special episode), and knowing Ro...
by James Laverty
Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday March 29th 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 42)
Replies: 11
Views: 2950

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday March 29th 2016 (Series 74 Prelim 42)

Is this guy an Apterite? Unless he is Sean D and not Sean C for some reason, then possibly not. Maybe somebody who was there knows? Good that he has found his feet and gotting a cracking score, which was bad news for Heather though. Neither are apterites. I mentioned apterous to Heather in the Dock...
by James Laverty
Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 289076

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

by James Laverty
Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 23rd March
Replies: 15
Views: 5508

Spoilers for Wednesday 23rd March

It could be coronation day as our very own Conrad Teixiera/JJ Smith tries for an 8th win? Will he join the plethora of octochamps, or even as a member of the 800 club? Stay tuned to find out
by James Laverty
Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl3 - Countdown In St. Albans - Saturday 2nd July 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 8262

Re: CoStAl3 - Countdown In St. Albans - Saturday 2nd July 2016

Playing in a concert on both days that weekend so almost certainly going to have to miss out this year :(




If a cancellation comes up I will pop down though, but it is unlikely
by James Laverty
Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leeds 2016 - 30th April
Replies: 13
Views: 8344

Re: Co:Leeds 2016 - 30th April

Good evening Countdown Enthusiasts For those of you undecided whether or not you want to attend Co:Leeds,or decided you are going to come (and why wouldn't you) and haven't sorted out accomodation for it,please consider this.... Myself and Edward Byrne will be staying at the Ibis Budget in Leeds Ci...
by James Laverty
Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leeds 2016 - 30th April
Replies: 13
Views: 8344

Re: Co:Leeds 2016 - 30th April

Good evening Countdown Enthusiasts For those of you undecided whether or not you want to attend Co:Leeds,or decided you are going to come (and why wouldn't you) and haven't sorted out accomodation for it,please consider this.... Myself and Edward Byrne will be staying at the Ibis Budget in Leeds Cit...
by James Laverty
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399986

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Another f*cking weird one last night. It started with me taking my mate's kid (who is less than a year old so won't use names) to CoLin, which was still at the old venue for some reason. The kid then proceeds to win the entire thing, beating Dylan in the final getting a nine in every letters round, ...
by James Laverty
Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 23rd February
Replies: 10
Views: 5788

Spoilers for Tuesday 23rd February

Our very own Paul Erdunast is back for game no 4. Will it be another contestant from Take Me Out?


Let the Count, see the Down!
by James Laverty
Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 17th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 18)
Replies: 3
Views: 1225

Re: Wednesday 17th February 2016 (Series 74, Prelim 18)

But, no conundrum solve, leaving a gentleman in the audience to solve it. (Interesting to also see floor manager Jay in the background too. :P ) Ha they asked Jay to sit in the background so they wouldn't seem to have empty seats in the audience. For the record, I tried to solve it again, but they ...
by James Laverty
Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 17th February
Replies: 11
Views: 3237

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 17th February

Round 12- DESTINED