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by James Robinson
Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 9th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 118)
Replies: 1
Views: 635

Re: Thursday 9th December 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 118)

Round 9: 4, 8, 4, 6, 3, 50. Target: 856. Janet: 851. Mistake in working. Richard: - Score: 34–31 (max 57) Rachel patronises Janet about her numbers choice- 'we don't need to ask you, we know'- how very rude, Rachel- what if she fancied a change? Both contestants fail; Rachel solves it although for ...
by James Robinson
Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8179

Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023

NO, I’M NOT TWISTING YOUR MELON, MAN!!! CO-EVENTS ARE COMING BACK TO MANCHESTER!!! With no event scheduled for February, and since I enjoyed co-hosting last year, I thought I’d bring back COMAN, or Countdown in Manchester, all by myself!!!😄😎👍🧠🕛🕡🔠🔢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿↖️ Venue: Our venue is the Trafford Social Cl...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 11980

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

Such a lovely guy, my favourite memory was our final at Co:Bristol a few years ago, never have I seen a more popular winner than him. RIP David.😞😞😞
Richard Priest wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:53 am Perhaps we could do a minute's silence at Co:MK next week?
That’s a nice idea, I’m sure that can be arranged.
by James Robinson
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: 1% Club series 2
Replies: 16
Views: 3063

Re: 1% Club series 2

Marc Meakin wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:12 pm Series 2 applications are now being taken until december
Been extended, they already filmed some in July.
by James Robinson
Sun Nov 13, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 22nd December 2021 (Series 84, 2nd Semi-Final)
Replies: 0
Views: 491

Wednesday 22nd December 2021 (Series 84, 2nd Semi-Final)

Well, after a bit of a gap, I think it's time that this finally gets its recap, don't you... :?: :?: :?: 8-) 8-) 8-) Countdown recap for Wednesday 22 December 2021. C1: #2 Seed Stu Harkness (9 games, 9 wins, 998 points.) A teacher from Tweedbank, Scottish Borders. He defeated #7 Seed Roddie Bell 112...
by James Robinson
Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 5th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 67)
Replies: 0
Views: 327

Tuesday 5th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 67)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 5 April 2022. C1: Champion Andy Evans (4 wins, 354 points.) A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Matt Lawless. A full-time cater from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. DC: Susie Dent and John Thomson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solution...
by James Robinson
Sat Nov 12, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 4th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 66)
Replies: 0
Views: 238

Monday 4th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 66)

Countdown recap for Monday 4 April 2022. C1: Champion Andy Evans (3 wins, 273 points.) A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Sheena Shah. A structural engineer from Hertfordshire. DC: Susie Dent and John Thomson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: M S G I...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 1st April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 65)
Replies: 0
Views: 244

Friday 1st April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 65)

Countdown recap for Friday 1 April 2022. C1: Champion Andy Evans (2 wins, 182 points.) A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Sean Coltman. A "man in a van" from Leicester. DC: Susie Dent and Stephen Fry, christened by Anne as "The 3rd Contestant". :P :u...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 31st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 64)
Replies: 0
Views: 235

Thursday 31st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 64)

Countdown recap for Thursday 31 March 2022. C1: Champion Andy Evans (1 win, 83 points.) A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Joel Sawyer. A corporate communications manager from Bromborough, Merseyside. DC: Susie Dent and Stephen Fry. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or ...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 30th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 63)
Replies: 1
Views: 263

Wednesday 30th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 63)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 30 March 2022. C1: Champion Laura Gurden (3 wins, 204 points.) An account manager for a telecoms firm from Colchester, Essex. C2: Challenger Andy Evans. A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. DC: Susie Dent and Stephen Fry. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words o...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 29th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 62)
Replies: 0
Views: 241

Tuesday 29th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 62)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 29 March 2022. C1: Champion Laura Gurden (2 wins, 133 points.) An account manager for a telecoms firm from Colchester, Essex. C2: Challenger David Campbell. A data analyst from Edinburgh. DC: Susie Dent and Stephen Fry. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01:...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 61)
Replies: 0
Views: 218

Monday 28th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 61)

Countdown recap for Monday 28 March 2022. C1: Champion Laura Gurden (1 win, 59 points.) An account manager for a telecoms firm from Colchester, Essex. C2: Challenger Paul Pemble. A primary school teacher from Birmingham. DC: Susie Dent and Stephen Fry, back for the first time in over 20 years!! :sho...
by James Robinson
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 25th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 60)
Replies: 0
Views: 233

Friday 25th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 60)

Countdown recap for Friday 25 March 2022. C1: Champion Jenny Woodiwiss (1 win, 92 points.) An 80-year-old woman who has watched Countdown pretty much since the show began. C2: Challenger Laura Gurden. An account manager for a telecoms firm from Colchester, Essex. DC: Susie Dent and Kate Humble. RR: ...
by James Robinson
Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 24th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 59)
Replies: 0
Views: 216

Thursday 24th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 59)

Countdown recap for Thursday 24 March 2022. C1: Champion Joel Pitt (2 wins, 121 points.) An airline cabin crew member from Manchester. C2: Challenger Jenny Woodiwiss. An 80-year-old woman who has watched Countdown pretty much since the show began. DC: Susie Dent and Kate Humble. RR: Rachel Riley. OT...
by James Robinson
Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 23rd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 58)
Replies: 0
Views: 215

Wednesday 23rd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 58)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 23 March 2022. C1: Champion Joel Pitt (1 win, 65 points.) An airline cabin crew member from Manchester. C2: Challenger Rob O'Halloran. A chef from Ipswich, but originally from the Republic of Ireland. DC: Susie Dent and Kate Humble. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or ...
by James Robinson
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Goat:Leeds 2023, Saturday 15th April 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 10033

Re: Goat:Leeds 2023, Saturday 15th April 2023

How to book Simply send £15 to host Callum at this link to secure your entry. Or, for a limited time until the 2022 MK Open , you can get discounted entry by signing up for both events at once! £22 will get you entry to both events, a total saving of £3. For those who have already signed up to the ...
by James Robinson
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 22nd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 57)
Replies: 0
Views: 223

Tuesday 22nd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 57)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 22 March 2022. C1: Challenger Danny Hearn. A roofing product seller originally from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, but now living in Cambridge. C2: Challenger Joel Pitt. An airline cabin crew member from Manchester. DC: Susie Dent and Kate Humble. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other...
by James Robinson
Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Braintree (CoBra) - Saturday 5th November 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 4270

Re: Countdown in Braintree (CoBra) - Saturday 5th November 2022

Here's the recap of the final from Saturday... Countdown recap for Saturday 05 November 2022. C1: No.1 Seed Rob Foster. C2: No.2 Seed James Robinson. DC: Sam Prouse and Rev. Nigel Adams. Hosts: Jeff, Rachel and Tim. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: T N R L U E O D D R02: S Y S T I E E H A R03: 75,...
by James Robinson
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open
Replies: 45
Views: 10477

Re: FOCAL Finals 2022 and Milton Keynes Open

I somehow managed to turn a chat about Avanti West Coast traibs into a little plug for this event within 60 seconds.📻📻📻 So, that’s 2 Tuesdays in a row that I’ve interacted with Jeremy Vine!!🤣🤣🤣 Go to 23 minutes, if you fancy a listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001dny3?partner=uk.co.bbc&...
by James Robinson
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 164666

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

James Robinson on Eggheads (Channel 5) today with a couple of celebrity team-mates! Was an exciting show too (not giving spoilers) Cheers, was well good to do. Also a mention that my good mate (and Series 58 finalist) Richard Priest was on it too. And he was actually a late replacement for another ...
by James Robinson
Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Braintree (CoBra) - Saturday 5th November 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 4270

Re: Countdown in Braintree (CoBra) - Saturday 5th November 2022

Jeff has just asked me to mention that there are National Rail strikes on Saturday, so if you’re coming to Braintree this weekend by train, it would be a good idea if you came up on Friday night, and leave on Sunday.👍👍👍🚆🚆🚆
by James Robinson
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Replies: 40
Views: 4101

Re: 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Well, looks like the cat is out of the bag…

Sir Trev is back, and Moira Stuart is a surprising, but welcome addition too.😎😎😎👍👍👍
by James Robinson
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Replies: 40
Views: 4101

Re: 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Steve Hyde wrote: Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:57 pm TVGuide.co.uk has listings 13 days in advance on the desktop site - that was the source for Floella Benjamin, and we should be able to see who her successor is tomorrow
Well, here’s the link.

It’s the Rev. Richard Coles next!!👍👍👍
by James Robinson
Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12161

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022

Gavin Chipper wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:45 pm Did Conor sit out that round? And Alan Young played in all rounds including the final?
Yes, Conor was my Rachel for that match.

And yes, Alan was the only player to play 8 games.
by James Robinson
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12161

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022

As a question for anyone that was there to help recappers, since the majority of R14 was missing does anyone know if there was any answer from either guy? Both declared 720. Alan made a mistake. Conor did (4+1)*the rest That’s Round 13…, 14R remember…😛 On 29 seconds, Alan did a joke guess of HALALC...
by James Robinson
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12161

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022

Well, it's been a great weekend at Edinburgh, and here are the results. Round 1: Table 1 Shireen Ahmed 30 - 62 Piaras Carney Piaras Carney 52 - 31 Adam Beach Adam Beach 42 - 49 Shireen Ahmed Table 2 Phil Hannan 20 - 49 Steven Grady Steven Grady 48 - 65 Conor Travers Conor Travers 69 - 28 Phil Hannan...
by James Robinson
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12161

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022

Speaking of hybrids, I’m intending on making this event the first Lincoln/Bristol hybrid event, where we’ll have a Bristol-style final phase. Again, more on that next week.😎😎😎 Have I incorrectly assumed what "Bristol-style final phase" means? Well, I just want to have something a little b...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Lost letters packs
Replies: 10
Views: 2300

Re: Lost letters packs

A little update.

The box finally arrived yesterday. There was quite a bit of damage to some of the boxes, and I spent most of last night trying to sort them out, which I think I did relatively well.

MSR has thankfully bought some extra packs, so we should be OK.👍👍👍
by James Robinson
Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12161

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh (CO:EDI) - Saturday 15th October 2022

Well, we’re now heading into the final SEVEN DAYS!!!🤩🤩🤩7️⃣7️⃣7️⃣👍👍👍 So, I thought I’d give a few more details about the little intricacies of next Saturday.😎😎😎 Firstly, we will not be serving lunch at the venue, but there is a Subway and a Sainsbury’s within 10 minutes walk of the venue.🥪🥪🥪 There wi...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 21st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 56)
Replies: 1
Views: 217

Monday 21st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 56)

Time for a 4th octochamp... :? :? :? Countdown recap for Monday 21 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (7 wins, 685 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Tom Grundy. An ex-banker from Hackney, Greater London. DC: Susie Dent and Jon Culshaw. RR: Rachel R...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 18th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 55)
Replies: 0
Views: 185

Friday 18th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 55)

Countdown recap for Friday 18 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (6 wins, 598 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Rohan Gupta. A computer science student at Imperial University, London, but is originally from Newcastle upon Tyne. DC: Susie Dent and J...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 17th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 54)
Replies: 0
Views: 224

Thursday 17th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 54)

Countdown recap for Thursday 17 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (5 wins, 507 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Ben McNally. From Chelmsford, Essex, but is originally from Royal Leamington Spa, when he left to avoid association with his dad and i...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 16th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 53)
Replies: 0
Views: 219

Wednesday 16th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 53)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 16 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (4 wins, 396 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Shay Deeny. An organisational psychologist from Donegal, Republic of Ireland. DC: Susie Dent and Jon Culshaw. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: O...
by James Robinson
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 15th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 52)
Replies: 0
Views: 203

Tuesday 15th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 52)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 15 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (3 wins, 307 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Jim Athey. A furniture manufacture worker from Chester-le-Street, County Durham, but is originally from Hartlepool. DC: Susie Dent and ...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 14th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 51)
Replies: 1
Views: 295

Monday 14th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 51)

Countdown recap for Monday 14 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (2 wins, 205 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Robbie Pender. An estimator in a civil engineering company from Scunthorpe. DC: Susie Dent and Janet Ellis. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon, ma...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 50)
Replies: 0
Views: 172

Friday 11th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 50)

Countdown recap for Friday 11 March 2022. C1: Champion Steve Hyde (1 win, 105 points.) A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. C2: Challenger Ben Keysell. A senior teaching fellow in Community Justice at the University of Portsmouth, and he comes from Portsmouth too. DC: Susie D...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 10th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 49)
Replies: 0
Views: 189

Thursday 10th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 49)

Countdown recap for Thursday 10 March 2022. C1: Champion Alan Breckenridge (1 win, 79 points.) A temporary roadway salesman from Irvine, North Ayrshire. C2: Challenger Steve Hyde. A product manager for a credit card company from Nottingham. DC: Susie Dent and Janet Ellis. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. O...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 9th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 48)
Replies: 0
Views: 163

Wednesday 9th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 48)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 9 March 2022. C1: Champion Jas Manoor (3 wins, 260 points.) A talent partner for an IT firm from Croydon. C2: Challenger Alan Breckenridge. A temporary roadway salesman from Irvine, North Ayrshire. DC: Susie Dent and Janet Ellis. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other word...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 8th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 47)
Replies: 0
Views: 156

Tuesday 8th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 47)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 8 March 2022. C1: Champion Jas Manoor (2 wins, 161 points.) A talent partner for an IT firm from Croydon. C2: Challenger Andrea Bailey. A court manager for the CPS originally from Massachusetts. DC: Susie Dent and making her DC debut, Janet Ellis. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon...
by James Robinson
Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 7th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 46)
Replies: 0
Views: 162

Monday 7th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 46)

Countdown recap for Monday 7 March 2022. C1: Champion Jas Manoor (1 win, 73 points.) A talent partner for an IT firm from Croydon. C2: Challenger Christine Kirkham. A bar manager from Sheffield. DC: Susie Dent and Nicky Campbell. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: S L U N A...
by James Robinson
Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 4th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 45)
Replies: 0
Views: 152

Friday 4th March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 45)

Countdown recap for Friday 4 March 2022. C1: Champion Mark Barrow (1 win, 89 points.) A police inspector originally from Glasgow, but now living in Kent. C2: Challenger Jas Manoor. A talent partner for an IT firm from Croydon. DC: Susie Dent and Nicky Campbell. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other wo...
by James Robinson
Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 3rd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 44)
Replies: 0
Views: 150

Thursday 3rd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 44)

Countdown recap for Thursday 3 March 2022. C1: Champion Eric McPhail (2 wins, 154 points.) A retired IT worker from Edinburgh. C2: Challenger Mark Barrow. A police inspector originally from Glasgow, but now living in Kent. DC: Susie Dent and Nicky Campbell. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words ...
by James Robinson
Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 2nd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 43)
Replies: 0
Views: 152

Wednesday 2nd March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 43)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 2 March 2022. C1: Champion Eric McPhail (1 win, 66 points.) A retired man from Edinburgh. C2: Challenger Gary Janaway. A used vehicle marketing worker from Watford. DC: Susie Dent and Nicky Campbell. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: D M S A I...
by James Robinson
Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 1st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 42)
Replies: 0
Views: 152

Tuesday 1st March 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 42)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 1 March 2022. C1: Champion Andrew Hamblen (3 wins, 258 points.) A PhD student from Chichester, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Eric McPhail. A retired man from Edinburgh. DC: Susie Dent and Nicky Campbell. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: D B R P E...
by James Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 41)
Replies: 0
Views: 232

Monday 28th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 41)

Countdown recap for Monday 28 February 2022. C1: Champion Andrew Hamblen (2 wins, 176 points.) A PhD student from Chichester, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Danny Kelly. A retired man from Lanarkshire. DC: Susie Dent and Lemn Sissay. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: T N S M ...
by James Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 25th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 40)
Replies: 0
Views: 159

Friday 25th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 40)

Countdown recap for Friday 25 February 2022. C1: Champion Andrew Hamblen (1 win, 97 points.) A PhD student from Chichester, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Judy Lewis. A personal trainer from Brentwood, Essex. DC: Susie Dent and Lemn Sissay. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: R...
by James Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 24th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 39)
Replies: 0
Views: 173

Thursday 24th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 39)

Countdown recap for Thursday 24 February 2022. C1: Champion Robbie Oliver (2 wins, 164 (174) points.) An inside sales manager from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. C2: Challenger Andrew Hamblen. A student with a degree in maths and sport science, but is now doing a Masters in exercise physiology. DC: Sus...
by James Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 23rd February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 38)
Replies: 0
Views: 173

Wednesday 23rd February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 38)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 23 February 2022. C1: Champion Robbie Oliver (1 win, 90 points.) An inside sales manager from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. C2: Challenger Chris Porter. A retired steel industry worker from Newport, Gwent. DC: Susie Dent and Lemn Sissay. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Othe...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 22nd February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 37)
Replies: 0
Views: 213

Tuesday 22nd February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 37)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 22 February 2022. C1: Champion Caelyn O'Reilly (1 win, 69 points.) A junior production designer in films from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. C2: Challenger Robbie Oliver. An inside sales manager from Wales. DC: Susie Dent and making his debut in the DC guest chair (after his a...
by James Robinson
Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 21st February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 36)
Replies: 0
Views: 161

Monday 21st February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 36)

Countdown recap for Monday 21 February 2022. C1: Champion Jacob Kearney (4 wins, 331 points.) A data engineer in cyber security from North London. C2: Challenger Caelyn O'Reilly. A junior production designer in films from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. DC: Susie Dent and Elaine Paige. AMI: Anne-Marie Ima...
by James Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 18th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 35)
Replies: 0
Views: 182

Friday 18th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 35)

HAPPY 34TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! :D :D :D :D :D Countdown recap for Friday 18 February 2022. C1: Champion Jacob Kearney (3 wins, 252 points.) A data engineer in cyber security from North London. C2: Challenger Justin Griffith. A groundworker from Stevenage. DC: Susie Dent and Elaine Paige. AMI: Anne-Ma...
by James Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 17th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 34)
Replies: 0
Views: 163

Thursday 17th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 34)

Countdown recap for Thursday 17 February 2022. C1: Champion Jacob Kearney (2 wins, 159 points.) A data engineer in cyber security from North London. C2: Challenger James Wainwright. A self-employed decorator from Falkirk, but originally from Troon, Ayrshire. DC: Susie Dent and Elaine Paige. AMI: Ann...
by James Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 16th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 33)
Replies: 0
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Wednesday 16th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 33)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 16 February 2022. C1: Champion Jacob Kearney (1 win, 76 points.) A data engineer in cyber security from North London. C2: Challenger Keith Hennigan. A university partnership manager from Oxford, but he's originally from Ireland. DC: Susie Dent and Elaine Paige. AMI: Ann...
by James Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 15th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 32)
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Tuesday 15th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 32)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 15 February 2022. C1: Champion Catriona Devaney (5 wins, 432 (442) points.) A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. C2: Challenger Jacob Kearney. A data engineer in cyber security from North London. DC: Susie Dent and making her DC debut, Elaine Paige. AMI...
by James Robinson
Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 14th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 31)
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Monday 14th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 31)

Countdown recap for Monday 14 February 2022. C1: Champion Catriona Devaney (4 wins, 339 points.) A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. C2: Challenger Peter Allan. A reward analyst from Aberdour, Fife, but originally from Aberdeen. DC: Susie Dent and Geoff Norcott. AMI: Anne-Marie I...
by James Robinson
Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 11th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 30)
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Friday 11th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 30)

Countdown recap for Friday 11 February 2022. C1: Champion Catriona Devaney (3 wins, 249 points.) A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. C2: Challenger Mark Curtis. A global key accountant in the automotive industry from Ascot, Berkshire. DC: Susie Dent and Geoff Norcott. AMI: Anne-M...
by James Robinson
Sat Sep 03, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 10th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 29)
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Thursday 10th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 29)

Countdown recap for Thursday 10 February 2022. C1: Champion Catriona Devaney (2 wins, 182 points.) A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. C2: Challenger Callum Roberts. A PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. DC: Susie Dent and Geoff Norcott. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. OT: Othe...
by James Robinson
Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 9th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 28)
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Wednesday 9th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 28)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 9 February 2022. C1: Champion Catriona Devaney (1 win, 93 points.) A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. C2: Challenger Alex Morton. A window and door installation company owner from Hale, Cheshire. DC: Susie Dent and Geoff Norcott. AMI: Anne-Marie Ima...
by James Robinson
Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 8th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 27)
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Tuesday 8th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 27)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 8 February 2022. C1: Challenger Jakir Hussain. A civil servant recruiting people who recruit people. C2: Challenger Catriona Devaney. A DBO validation officer from Barnaderg, County Galway. DC: Susie Dent and making his DC debut, Geoff Norcott. AMI: Anne-Marie Imafidon. O...
by James Robinson
Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 7th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 26)
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Monday 7th February 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 26)

Octochamp #3 incoming... :?: :?: :?: Countdown recap for Monday 7 February 2022. C1: Champion Dan Byrom (7 wins, 863 points.) An Apterite and Cambridge graduate from Sheffield. C2: Challenger Iain Andrews. Originally from Glasgow, but now lives just south of Norwich. He is now trying his hand at bei...