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Ralph Gillions

I don't think there are 3 neat little boxes labelled "straight", "bisexual" and "gay". I think of it as a spectrum, on which we find ourselves in a different place, at different times of our life. I don't think we are fixed in any one spot. I feel strongly about the spe...

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It would have been better if it had run about 20/25 minutes. The extended pauses which are meant to create tension, only create irritation. The second couple were awful communicators, neither clearly explaining nor listening. The first couple were only a shade better. Neither couple united. I love i...

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Tough John.
Sorry to hear of your disappointment.
But great to hear you will go into extra training and try again.
Good luck.

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Ralph Gillions wrote:There doesn't appear to be a male category.
Oh shit, could it be a whole thread without you mentioning Jeffrey Burgin?

But Charlie, I like mentioning Jeffrey Burgin.
I am nothing if not loyal.

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There doesn't appear to be a male category.

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This seems to be a much better way of celebrating than all that bobbing up and down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jECK5BIK ... r_embedded

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Steve has a rather nice smile.
(Not as nice as Jeffrey Burgin of course, but quite pleasing.)

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Kai Laddiman wrote:I think it originated in the World Trampolining Championships, but I'm not sure how it crossed to football. Maybe Tony Adams competed in both sports.

Thanks Kai.
In the absence of any other suggestions I am happy to accept your knowledge of the matter. Appreciated.

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I am not a football fan, but can I ask a trivial question.
I notice that when a winning team celebrates these days they tend to bounce up and down on the spot.
When did this start? Who started it, and does it have a particular significance?
Thanks.

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Hello Tracey. Welcome.

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Happy birthday Howard and Callum

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Best wishes Julie.

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Sorry you are leaving Clive. Good wishes.

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I am sorry for you that you didn't get through Phil, (although Nicki is a good player.)
You were a very personable contestant. I enjoyed watching you. Thanks.

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You are welcome Phill

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Dearie me.
I fear the standard of debate is above my head.
Oh dearie me.

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"Normality" is dodgy ground.
Are we talking pot and kettle here?
Best left alone methinks.

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Jason Larsen wrote:I hope vernon Kay will not be on it.

I hope so too.
Or James Corden.
Or Michael McIntyre.

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Ah I see. Misleading to say the least.

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I agree Julie.
I find 10 points in under 30 seconds hard to swallow.

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Ralph Gillions wrote:2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.
It's almost like people on the show haven't read your forum post from two years ago.

I am sad that I have such little influence

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2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.

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Chris Cummins (series 50 winner) is in the final of Only Connect now on BBC4

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Jeffrey Burgin is NOT the worst anything.

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Douglas Wilson wrote:Kirk, Neil, Hamish, James, Andrew, Jeffrey, Oliver, Craig.

All contenders to be participants in the next CoC and IMO have more personality than your average Countdown contestant.

Oh yes indeed.

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Ian Volante wrote:
Ralph Gillions wrote:He's alive and well Jason.
But where is he?

Don't know where he is today. Perhaps at home?
But he is in Nottingham in June.

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He's alive and well Jason.

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There is some information on this Wikipedia page Jason.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Spikey
I did not know that he had played the narrator in The Rocky Horror Show.

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Nearly

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I am pleased you are still around Jason.
Speaking before thinking is often easier said than done.
Sometimes the instant reaction prevails.
However, it's nice to see you posting again.

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Nice to see you around again Neil.

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It's a bit frustrating when I solve a wall, and type in the 4 connections for each row, only to be told
that my reason (connection) for one of them was wrong!

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Ben Hunter wrote:I don't get it, what does the team do once it's been formed? Just walk around in a gang doing stuff together?

I hope so. Naa, don't have to walk all the time surely.

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Me and Jeffrey Burgin of course. And Craig Chittenden.
But I don't think I am eligible. Nice thought though.

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Craig is a favourite of mine.
How dare she?!

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Chris Cummins, winner of Countdown series 50, was in this programme tonight.
(Is it "in" this programme, or "on" this programme?)
He was playing for the Strategists.

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Welcome Helen. Hope you like it here.
Would you like to be a contestant one day?

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Happy birthday Jon.

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Last night I dreamt...

..I went to Manderley again.

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At the TRIC (Television and Radio Industries Club) awards today at Grosvenor House Jeff Stelling was a nominee in 2 categories: Satellite/Digital TV Personality Eamonn Holmes, Jeff Stelling, Joe Swash and Sports Presenter Gabby Logan, Gary Lineker, Jeff Stelling It will be over now but I don't know ...

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There are lots of unfavourable comments about Carol on the BBCs Points of View website.
She seems to have made a bad impression.

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She is on now.
Being pretty forceful. I am a tad surprised by her dominant style.

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There are a number of contradictions in Gavin's post.

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A nice smiley programme today.
Smiles are not always in evidence, but they were today.

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Yes. He has a friendly television manner too

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I didn't think you were Jason.

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Thanks for the information Kirk - and for the link.
Appreciated.

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Kirk, I have not seen `Identity` (not even heard of it.)
Was your appearance meant to give hints as to your identity/job/hobby?
Or was it intended to disguise it?

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True one can't (shouldn't) judge a book by its cover.
If Heather had appeared on 'What's My Line' an old quiz game, I would not have guessed she was a religious studies teacher.

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Happy birthday Craig

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Happy birthday Charlie - and big thanks for all you do.

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Sorry you didn't make it today Craig.
But I hope to see you returning later in the series.
Thanks for the entertainment.
I have enjoyed your unique charm.

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I suppose individual viewers are drawn to different aspects of a contestants 'television personality'. If it is any consolation to you, Jimmy, I much enjoyed watching you on television (not as much as Jeffrey Burgin of course :) .) If someone is very chatty, obviously outgoing, or a poser I could be...

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Dearie Me.
Jason I think some of this may be teasing. I hope nothing more.
Teasing can be open to misunderstanding.
Don't worry and good wishes.

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Well done again Craig. Another good one.

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craig wrote:

...but I'm really not looking forward to seeing myself on telly.

You need not have worried. You came across just fine.
Well done Craig (or is it craig?) Nice performance.

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Alex Ferguson doesn't smile does he?

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Happy birthday Philip

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Many congratulations to you all.
That is great!

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