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James Robinson

Keith Bevins wrote:Just a couple of number options:-
R10 75*10-(7*(5+5))-2
R14 three ways none of which go up to 400 and down again
(9*4-5)*10
((4*10)-9)*10
(9+4-10)*100+10

Here's another one:

9 x 5 = 45

45 - 10 - 4 = 31

31 x 10 = 310

James Robinson

pantile for another 7 in round 1. Well done Innis - thoroughly deserved. See you again in December by which time we will have forgotten what you look like. No you won't, Tracy, as I said on the spoiler for his first show, that avatar of his is his silhouette, until he tells us it isn't. So, you won...

James Robinson

Andy Wilson wrote:
Sue Sanders wrote:Innisn't

You mean Innis isn't in it is it?

So, who isn't Innis playing who is in Innis's chair and who isn't Innis playing who isn't in Innis's chair

Slightly tedious, but worth it on a dreary Tuesday afternoon in West Yorkshire.

James Robinson

I soooo wanted to declare POOTED in my game. I know it's not in the dictionary and I've seen it turned down before and since. But I know the definition for it - as every child who went on a school biology field trip would do. And as my opponent had beaten me anyway with ADOPTEE, I should have gone ...

James Robinson

Andrew Hulme and Junaid were juniors when they first came onto the show, so no harm them trying again whatsoever. But if someone comes up against a tough opponent and loses as a current champion, then it's pretty tenuous in my view, to say well......'perhaps if i hadn't met such a difficult opponen...

James Robinson

Is it that the shot is of the actual board where the conundrum is revealed, and not the template or whatever it is they put on the camera? Correct! This is what it should have looked like: http://philreynolds.org.uk/c4c/eclampsia1.jpg but for some reason the mask got left out on this occasion and v...

James Robinson

I actually managed to beat Dinos a few weeks ago at one of the recordings Do you mean "meet" rather than "beat"? Anyway people allowed a second go are restricted to one-time losers atm else there would be too many octochamps demanding a second chance. Yes, thanks for that, Kirk....

James Robinson

I agree with what seems to be the vast majority on this topic by saying Mr Konstadinos Sfyris. I actually managed to meet Dinos a few weeks ago at one of the recordings (as well as other forumites Howard Somerset & Rich Priest) and I think he could have been an octochamp first time round, but ha...

James Robinson

Why is he called jellyman? I believe there is a footballer with the surname of Jellyman, who when he got sent off Jeff said that "Jellyman has thrown a wobbly". The footballer in question is actually Gareth Jell E yman. He was a player who had a good disciplinary record, which you'll know...

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Here, here, Chris, a very worthy mention. I still couldn't believe it when I heard he died. I was about to start work experience that morning and I listened to the news and it said he died. It was one of those moments that you remember where you were when it happened and never forget it. He is still...

James Robinson

Fantastic man was Richard Whiteley. Will never be forgotten. Very kind man. Was a joy to be around. Can't believe it's 4 years since he died.

James Robinson

It seems to say today that he was forced to give up Countdown, so he could stay at the BBC. I think Armstrong is fantastic and would have been a good Countdown host, but he does do Have I Got News For You fantastically well and maybe this Pointless show will do good as well. I hope it goes well for ...

James Robinson

Were this week's episodes not recorded in one day as is the norm? Just wondered how Rachel had managed to have her hair restyled between yesterday's game and today's. They do it for her during the lunch break between the second and third shows- it doesn't actually take too long, they managed to pre...

James Robinson

Were this week's episodes not recorded in one day as is the norm? Just wondered how Rachel had managed to have her hair restyled between yesterday's game and today's. Yeah, they were done in one day. When I went last week to the 2 days, the same thing happened. In the mornings, she had the straight...

James Robinson

That was meant to be (50x10)+100-(9+4-1). Innis, congratulations, mate. Astounding win. I was trying to keep up with you. I only missed out on ROTAMER out of your good words you came up with. That's how I did the last numbers game and I thought you had done it that way too. Stupid alternative to 2n...

James Robinson

Well, I wonder is Innis is going to live up to all the hype I've heard about him. Unfortunately, I missed the second half of this day's recordings, so I have no idea about the result. Let's see if Innis is the real deal, or if he's going to be f-INNIS-hed by the end of the day. I apologise in advanc...

James Robinson

Congratulations Clive, those first two numbers solutions were very cute. Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant. Yeah, Tim Vine was absolutely brilliant yet again. That football anecdote was as brilliant as that one about Leonardo DiCaprio when I was on the show. Alternative for 1st numbers game: (10 ...

James Robinson

That was brilliant, Rob. I've never seen that opening title sequence. Well impressive. Keep up the good work!

James Robinson

Ladies and gentlemen, January 2010 will be a very historic time for Countdown. Why? Read on. Countdown will have its very first Canadian contestant. He went on a trip to Europe and somehow got access to a computer and filled out an application. The application website said that only UK residents ar...

James Robinson

Jason Larsen wrote:It was recorded sometime in April, Thomas.

It was actually May 11th, so just 6 weeks ago.

James Robinson

Kai Laddiman wrote:THE MOST OFFICIALLEST POLL EVER MADE!!!

That's quite a statement there, Kai! THE MOST OFFICIALLEST POLL EVER MADE!!!

Surely, there's something more official than this, but I'll make my vote in this poll of significant importance.

James Robinson

Good to see legend Tim Vine back in Dictionary Corner. :D I'll second that, although I would since he was the guest when I was on the show, but he was fantastic. He even remembered me when we had a little chat afterwards :!: LEGEND :!: :!: Having said that, at least they didn't keep in the conundru...

James Robinson

Darren Carter wrote:No not a all, just saying you seem to be there quite a lot. Do you live nearby?

As Kevin pointed out I live in West Yorkshire, just 40 minutes on the train from Dewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly. Then around 15 minutes to walk to the studios and then you can enjoy the rest of the day

James Robinson

The letters board now hurts my eyes, is/was there a lighting problem or something? I'm glad someone else noticed that. Something didn't look right today. Everything was a bit blue. Everything was a bit blue . Well done for noticing that a blue set is coloured BLUE! Having said that, I've been to so...

James Robinson

Darren Carter wrote:
James Robinson wrote: We should do since I was at today's, tomorrow's and Wednesday's recordings, back on May 11th!
Blimey James, you seem to always be at the recordings!

Are you suggesting it's illegal, Darren

James Robinson

Daniel O'Dowd wrote:Am I right in remembering it's Innis on the show today? If so, that will be a great battle!

I believe Innis is on on Thursday. I was at the recording of course, as I mentioned above!

James Robinson

Steve Durney wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:Do we start Series 61 today, or is there a break now or what?
Yep, according to Countdown Wiki at least.

I believe there's a break in 5 weeks time, or thereabouts.

James Robinson

I'm under the impression that we do start Series 61 today. We should do since I was at today's, tomorrow's and Wednesday's recordings, back on May 11th! We'll have the winner of the limerick competition as well today! Good to see Tim Vine return in DC today! Will Jackie reach her 8th win on Thursday...

James Robinson

Another alternative for 3rd numbers:

9 x 100 = 900

(10 + 1 + 6) x 2 = 34

900 - 34 = 866

James Robinson

What a fantastic match! I've been to see the recordings in Manchester today (to be shown September 14-18th) and all of them were fantastic battles. Then I came straight back to watch this epic match, which kept me wanting more and MORE and MORE :!: What brilliance by Kirk on ECLAMPSIA! Hope you do w...

James Robinson

I thought the conundrum was NECTARINE until I realised there was only one "E"!

James Robinson

It shows you how serious this whole earpiece thing is if it's mentioned on Have I Got News For You, as it was last night!

James Robinson

I know him. He's that diving, cheating, talentless c**t of a footballer.

James Robinson

Julie Russell, who of course beat Patrick McCurdie in her first show, who in turn beat me on his first show!

James Robinson

Having said that, He only put this page up 2 weeks ago, so he must have been pretty quick with it.

James Robinson

Having said that, I'm probably the only one who has never reached a series final or a champion of champions tournament while winning and losing in both chairs.

James Robinson

Is anything happening with these specials? I thought I'd put it back up the pecking order for discussion. I'm just curious for 2 reasons. 1. I've applied by e-mail to Damian, although by looking at the other people who have applied, I'd probably be in for a pasting. 2. Even if I'm not going to be on...

James Robinson

It's a bit of a rubbish one compared to some of the others, but there can't be too many people who have won and lost in both the champion's and the challenger's chair, but I have. My first episode in 2003, I lost as a challenger. In my 2004-broadcasted special and my first show in this series, I won...

James Robinson

I was lucky to meet both Shane and Julie at my recording, so I hope they both do well. Having said that Kirk & Neil are both pretty good. Kirk especially, so I have my doubts!

James Robinson

From today's Metro: "Steve Jones* has admitted his lust for Countdown girl Rachel Riley - so bosses have offered him the chance to appear in Dictionary Corner . . ." *This is not the Steve Jones who used to be a TV presenter and quiz show host famous for his colourful glasses who appeared...

James Robinson

Clive Brooker wrote:
D Eadie wrote:Susie and Rachel are both fantastic at what they do.
Never disputed.

Never will be disputed!

LONG LIVE COUNTDOWN!!!!!

James Robinson

Kirk Bevins wrote:If they wanted to have an anagram expert next door then they would stick another chair in dictionary corner and have Damian sat there but he's too ugly so he stays in the gallery and sort of helps produce the show.

I'm sure Damian will be delighted with that compliment, Kirk

James Robinson

Jon Corby wrote:Apterist & Champion Chris (no relation, in case you were wondering)

Why would we think he is a relative of yours? He's Chris KIRBY, not Chris CORBY

Secondly, who is Pauline Huggins? What did she do?

James Robinson

What's wrong with having to travel to 2 different places to film the show? If anything, hardly anyone else will get the chance to do that. Only those people who were on those shows when they had that short spell in Manchester when Des O'Connor was in charge will have had that opportunity. Now someon...

James Robinson

I, as you might have guessed from my appearances on the show last month have Asperger syndrome, but I don't think it has been a hindrance to my life compared to other people who might have had it. Although, I do slightly blame my Asperger's for not letting me get through my accountancy course, since...

James Robinson

I was going to be in the audience, Sue. I was told on the phone at 10 this morning that it was due to "unforeseen circumstances". Although, the people on the phones didn't seem to know what these "unforeseen circumstances" were like us.

James Robinson

I remember meeting Les at my audition in Leeds in February. He was a very nice chap. I was worried that because I got onto the show again, that he had missed his chance, so I was delighted to see him on the show! He did very well too, which didn't come as too much of a surprise to me I must say.

James Robinson

Yes, very original reply

Names would have been more helpful, like who was 94th and 96th, for example

James Robinson

Well done for recognising that Charlie. I actually have Asperger's syndrome, to be completely official. I believe that's what Jeffrey Hansford (or whatever his name was) from Series 57 had as well. Interestingly, I actually share the same birthday as Mr Asperger, after whom the syndrome was named.

James Robinson

ONLY 95th! Who else beat her in that list?!

James Robinson

Well, soon as the time ran out, Jeff said "You GENUINELY didn't get it, did you?" and I immediately replied by saying "No", followed immediately by the audience groaning and me putting my head in my hands in shame! Stupid me falling for that old sausage! :oops: :oops: P.S. Thanks...

James Robinson

That's OK, Matt, I don't mind being called a geek. It's better than being called that popular rhyming slang for a merchant banker! Having watched the show now, I'm slightly disappointed, as I normally find GENUINE when it's in a letters game. Interestingly I also got the first numbers game after a c...

James Robinson

Thanks a lot, Dinos. I remember when you were on the show, probably because of that interesting name of yours! I was so certain you were going to become an octochamp, so I was disappointed when you lost your 4th show, was it? Ah well, never mind. P.S. For Howard, I'm afraid she didn't say where the ...

James Robinson

That's a pretty good posting there, Dinos. Although, I would like to point out, it's MIRFIELD, not MERFIELD where I come from. Mirfield famously where Patrick Stewart, the greatest living Huddersfield Town fan comes from.

James Robinson

Afraid not David, I've got a ticket for May 11th.

James Robinson

As you might have read I was on the show when Tim Vine was the guest and he was absolutely fantastic, although before the second recording he managed to trip up on the little board on the floor, which I assume is where the wires are hidden. You know what I mean if you've been a contestant on the sho...

James Robinson

Jason,

If you read the message closely, I said that it was broadcast on 30th August 2004, so it has been broadcast. I even have it on tape if you don't believe me! It's only that 2 of the 25 haven't been shown.

James Robinson

Jason, If you look up the "Specials" page on The Countdown Page website, you'll see that in 2002/3, there were 25 special shows recorded (2 still haven't shown, probably because of Richard Whiteley's death), where various contestants from the past came back to play again. I was in one of t...

James Robinson

Greeting c4countdowners! I'm James Robinson, age 21, from Mirfield, West Yorkshire. I've been a fan of Countdown for virtually all my life. I first went on the show in Series 49 in 2003, just before my 15th birthday, where I lost to eventual 4th seed Ian Buckley. They then asked me back 6 weeks late...

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