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by James Robinson
Sat Jun 24, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Re: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

6 PLACES LEFT!!!

Get in quick if you want to attend!!!😎😎😎
by James Robinson
Tue May 23, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: If Sky waved their Chequebook would Colin Murray be tempted?
Replies: 9
Views: 2260

Re: If Sky waved their Chequebook would Colin Murray be tempted?

You seem to have forgotten one big thing…, Sky are owned by Rupert Murdoch…, and he left TalkSPORT after News Corporation took them over…, so I think there’s ZERO chance of him going to Sky…
by James Robinson
Wed May 17, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Re: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

Mark Ivey wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 12:59 pm I've never been to a CoEvent before, is there anything I need to bring with me?
Yourself usually suffices. I’ll provide pens and paper.👍
by James Robinson
Tue May 02, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Re: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

Tracey Anne Mills wrote: Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:27 pm Sadly I cannot attend this event, I have something on that day
You can wash your hair another day…😛😛😛
by James Robinson
Tue May 02, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Re: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

Mark Ivey wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 6:40 pm I should be able to make it to this, although can't 100% confirm at this stage. Keeping my digits crossed, would love to make it to one finally.
That would be fantastic!!👍👍👍
by James Robinson
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Re: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

JackHurst wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:25 pm
James Robinson wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:22 pm Harbottle Suite
Excellent name for a room to host a countdown event in.
Yeah, lol, only just realised!!😛😛😅😅🤣🤣
by James Robinson
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 8986

Countdown In Newcastle upon Tyne (CoNuT) - Saturday 8th July 2023

WAY AYE!!! BACK TO THE TOON WE GO!!! AND IN GRAND SURROUNDINGS TOO!!! With the help of my Geordie assistant Tasneem Rana, we have arranged an extravaganza of an event in the magnificent surroundings of Newcastle Castle!!!😄😎👍🧠🕛🕡🔠🔢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿↗️🏰 Venue: Our venue is the Harbottle Suite in Newcastle Castle...
by James Robinson
Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

COMAN Grand Final Recap for Saturday 25 February 2023. C1: No.2 Seed Jack Hurst (5 wins, 403 points.) C2: No.1 Seed Jack Worsley (5 wins, 409 points.) DC: Matthew S Rutherford. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: D F L O I E S A S R02: I A U R N C L E L R03: 100, 25, 75, 50, 1, 9. Target: 249. R04: N...
by James Robinson
Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

So, COMAN has finished, and like last year, Jack Worsley beat Jack Hurst in the final, this time by 106-89. Rob Foster finished 3rd, and Sam Hodkin won the lunchtime quiz, despite suggesting that 3 Huddersfield Town players played for Leeds United... :roll: :roll: :roll: Here are the results: Round ...
by James Robinson
Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

Paul Worsley wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:37 am Does the venue have car parking facilities? Can we park on the street nearby?
You can park on the streets nearby, the venue has a grand total of ONE parking space…
by James Robinson
Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

Hi all, As it proved successful at last year’s COMAN ran by Mark and Tracey, and how great its Edinburgh sister restaurant was, I’ve booked a table for 20 at COSMO Manchester .🍽️🍽️🍽️ I’ve booked the table for 7:30pm, as it gives us plenty of time to get changed and refreshed.👍👍👍 Just so I get an ide...
by James Robinson
Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 136776

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

Not exactly a show, but Bolton Wanderers just used Jeff Stelling-era Countdown to announce the signing of a useless player… I can say he’s useless, cos Town have had him for 5 months, in which he played 6 times, starting just 3, and in one of them, he played so bad that he basically helped concede 3...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

25th Feb is my birthday weekend, which my family promise me they've got something planned for. And while it's *possible* that what they have planned is a trip to CO:Man, I don't think it's likely. It's probably safe to remove me from the Possible Attendees list :D That’s certainly high on the ingen...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Manchester (COMAN) - Saturday 25th February 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 8178

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

Joseph B wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:21 pm Love the fact you refer to Ashwin as his instagram handle.
He asked me to.😛
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL website down
Replies: 5
Views: 1694

Re: FOCAL website down

Ronan M Higginson wrote: Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:06 am https://focalcountdown.wordpress.com/ this link appears to work.
That must be the new website that they’ve been working on.
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Countdown Host To Be Revealed TODAY…
Replies: 8
Views: 1350

New Countdown Host To Be Revealed TODAY…

Well, apparently the new host of the show will be revealed on Steph’s Packed Lunch today… 8-) 8-) 8-)

Hopefully, it won’t be as disastrous an outcome as the last time they announced it… :roll: :roll: :roll:

But, surely it’s Colin…, if not, then who… :?: :?: :?:
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting back on for a second go
Replies: 88
Views: 19376

Re: Getting back on for a second go

Unless no-one reads it.... :roll: :roll: :roll: Of course somebody reads it. So, I got rejected nearly 2 years ago, and 2 months ago as well... :roll: :roll: :roll: Not really surprised in fairness... :( :( :( I'd imagine you'd hear either way but i can't be sure, i'll find out. In any case, after ...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: CANCELLED!! Wednesday 8th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 113)
Replies: 0
Views: 596

CANCELLED!! Wednesday 8th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 113)

The last prelim on Series 85 :!: :!: :!: Countdown recap for Wednesday 8 June 2022. C1: Champion Steven Etherington (5 wins, 483 points.) A warehouse operative from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. C2: Challenger X. DC: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (no Susie unfortunately,...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 7th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 112)
Replies: 0
Views: 442

Tuesday 7th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 112)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 7 June 2022. C1: Champion Steven Etherington (4 wins, 388 points.) A warehouse operative from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. C2: Challenger Richard Simpson. A retired firefighter from Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway. DC: Baroness Tanni ...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 6th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 111)
Replies: 0
Views: 456

Monday 6th June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 111)

Countdown recap for Monday 6 June 2022. C1: Champion Steven Etherington (3 wins, 303 points.) A warehouse operative from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. C2: Challenger Nicholas Conney. A maths tutor from North Lanarkshire. DC: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (no Susie unfort...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 3rd June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 110)
Replies: 0
Views: 445

Friday 3rd June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 110)

Countdown recap for Friday 3 June 2022. C1: Champion Steven Etherington (2 wins, 201 points.) A warehouse operative from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. C2: Challenger Andrew Nuttall. A landscaper and maintenance gardener from Leeds. DC: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (no S...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 2nd June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 109)
Replies: 0
Views: 449

Thursday 2nd June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 109)

Countdown recap for Thursday 2 June 2022. C1: Champion Steven Etherington (1 win, 92 points.) A warehouse operative from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. C2: Challenger Kieran Walsh. A medical administrator for a private hospital from Waterford, Republic of Ireland. DC: Ba...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 1st June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 108)
Replies: 0
Views: 421

Wednesday 1st June 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 108)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 1 June 2022. C1: Champion Will Campion (2 wins, 205 points.) An accountant for a veterinary hospital from Banbury, Oxfordshire. C2: Challenger Steven Etherington. A red-haired man living in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, but is originally from Liverpool. DC: Susie Dent and R...
by James Robinson
Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting back on for a second go
Replies: 88
Views: 19376

Re: Getting back on for a second go

Countdown Team wrote: Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:39 am By all means reapply - no need to write though, use the internet, it's much easier.
Unless no-one reads it.... :roll: :roll: :roll:
by James Robinson
Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 31st May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 107)
Replies: 0
Views: 438

Tuesday 31st May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 107)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 31 May 2022. C1: Champion Will Campion (1 win, 94 points.) An accountant for a veterinary hospital from Banbury, Oxfordshire. C2: Challenger Adam Stewart. A senior pricing analyst at an insurance company from Ealing, Greater London. DC: Susie Dent and Robert Hardman. RR: ...
by James Robinson
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 30th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 106)
Replies: 0
Views: 405

Monday 30th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 106)

Countdown recap for Monday 30 May 2022. C1: Champion Ian Shorthouse (5 wins, 445 points.) An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger Will Campion. An accountant for a veterinary hospital from Banbury, Oxfordshire. DC: Susie Dent and Robert Hardman. RR: Rachel...
by James Robinson
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 27th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 105)
Replies: 0
Views: 414

Friday 27th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 105)

Countdown recap for Friday 27 May 2022. C1: Champion Ian Shorthouse (4 wins, 355 points.) An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger Joe Galuszka. A music teacher at an autistic school from Bristol. DC: Susie Dent and Robert Hardman. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Oth...
by James Robinson
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 26th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 104)
Replies: 0
Views: 432

Thursday 26th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 104)

Countdown recap for Thursday 26 May 2022. C1: Champion Ian Shorthouse (3 wins, 255 points.) An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger Wayne Roberts. A customer relations management analyst from Wrexham, who looks like Richard Osman. DC: Susie Dent and making...
by James Robinson
Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 25th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 103)
Replies: 0
Views: 397

Wednesday 25th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 103)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 25 May 2022. C1: Champion Ian Shorthouse (2 wins, 177 points.) An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger Andrew Buxton. An electronics buyer from Derby. DC: Susie Dent and Dr. Linda Papadopoulos. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other word...
by James Robinson
Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 24th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 102)
Replies: 0
Views: 357

Tuesday 24th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 102)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 24 May 2022. C1: Champion Ian Shorthouse (1 win, 87 points.) An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger Mark Sowery. An worker at an electric aircraft company from Warrington. DC: Susie Dent and Dr. Linda Papadopoulos. RR: Rachel R...
by James Robinson
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 23rd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 101)
Replies: 0
Views: 412

Monday 23rd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 101)

Countdown recap for Monday 23 May 2022. C1: Challenger Ian Shorthouse. An orthotics technician from Crawley, but is originally from London. C2: Challenger April Cronin. A retired primary school headteacher from Dublin. DC: Susie Dent and Dr. Linda Papadopoulos. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or s...
by James Robinson
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 20th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 100)
Replies: 0
Views: 401

Friday 20th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 100)

A 7th octo incoming.... :?: :?: :?: Countdown recap for Friday 20 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (7 wins, 688 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger William Kennedy. A primary school janitor from Glasgow. DC: Susie Dent and Nicki Chapman. RR: Rachel...
by James Robinson
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 19th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 99)
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Thursday 19th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 99)

Countdown recap for Thursday 19 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (6 wins, 587 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Paul (Not "Zef", as the page wants to turn it to) Thomson. An IT worker in the cyber security sector from Bath. DC: Susie De...
by James Robinson
Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 18th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 98)
Replies: 0
Views: 349

Wednesday 18th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 98)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 18 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (5 wins, 488 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Ed Freshwater. A mental health nurse from Birmingham, but originally from the Shetland Islands. DC: Susie Dent and Nicki Chapman. RR:...
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 17th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 97)
Replies: 0
Views: 434

Tuesday 17th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 97)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 17 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (4 wins, 387 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Alex McKenzie. A technology worker in the education sector. DC: Susie Dent and Nicki Chapman. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solu...
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 16th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 96)
Replies: 0
Views: 375

Monday 16th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 96)

Countdown recap for Monday 16 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (3 wins, 294 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Tony Follett. An accountant from Devon. DC: Susie Dent and Nicki Chapman. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: I A O D L...
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 13th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 95)
Replies: 0
Views: 366

Friday 13th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 95)

Countdown recap for Friday 13 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (2 wins, 188 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Sarah Herbert. A bar owner from Yorkshire. DC: Susie Dent and Michael Crick. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: P R D ...
by James Robinson
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 12th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 94)
Replies: 0
Views: 307

Thursday 12th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 94)

Countdown recap for Thursday 12 May 2022. C1: Champion Ryan Carlsen (1 win, 88 points.) An transaction reporter for an investment bank from Glasgow. C2: Challenger Rob Blamires. A works manager at a galvanising plant from Bradford. DC: Susie Dent and Michael Crick. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words ...
by James Robinson
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 11th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 93)
Replies: 0
Views: 326

Wednesday 11th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 93)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 11 May 2022. C1: Champion Aaron Leigh (2 wins, 182 points.) A HR shed service team leader from Salford, but is originally from Doncaster. C2: Challenger Ryan Carlsen. An transaction reporter for an investment bank. DC: Susie Dent and Michael Crick. RR: Rachel Riley. OT:...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Corrections to numbers methods on the wiki
Replies: 7
Views: 1772

Re: Corrections to numbers methods on the wiki

3. Series 64: Episode 5242 , round 14. Rachel's method for 409 is given as (75 − 7) × (8 − 2) − 5, but that doesn't equal 409. If we assume the correct method is very close to this, I can see two possibilities for the correct method: (75 - 7 + 1) * (8 - 2) - 5 (75 - 7) * (8 - 2) + 1 Robbo's recap c...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 10th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 92)
Replies: 0
Views: 311

Tuesday 10th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 92)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 10 May 2022. C1: Champion Aaron Leigh (1 win, 84 points.) A HR shed service team leader from Salford, but is originally from Doncaster. C2: Challenger Ian Chambers. A train driver from the London area. DC: Susie Dent and Michael Crick. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 9th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 91)
Replies: 0
Views: 316

Monday 9th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 91)

Countdown recap for Monday 9 May 2022. C1: Challenger Aaron Leigh. A HR shed service team leader from Salford, but is originally from Doncaster. C2: Challenger Jane Cowdry. A reprographics worker in a college from Swindon. DC: Susie Dent and making his DC debut, Michael Crick. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: ...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 6th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 90)
Replies: 0
Views: 321

Friday 6th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 90)

Will Ronan become the newest member of the Octochamp Club :?: :?: :?: Countdown recap for Friday 6 May 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (7 wins, 633 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Bridget Hollman. A retired network manager for a junior school from Salisbury...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 5th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 89)
Replies: 0
Views: 310

Thursday 5th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 89)

Countdown recap for Thursday 5 May 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (6 wins, 530 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger James Symonds. A claims worker for an insurance company from Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. DC: Susie Dent and Jo Brand. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Corrections to numbers methods on the wiki
Replies: 7
Views: 1772

Re: Corrections to numbers methods on the wiki

3. Series 64: Episode 5242 , round 14. Rachel's method for 409 is given as (75 − 7) × (8 − 2) − 5, but that doesn't equal 409. If we assume the correct method is very close to this, I can see two possibilities for the correct method: (75 - 7 + 1) * (8 - 2) - 5 (75 - 7) * (8 - 2) + 1 Robbo's recap c...
by James Robinson
Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 4th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 88)
Replies: 0
Views: 317

Wednesday 4th May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 88)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 4 May 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (5 wins, 441 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Steve Allan. A train conductor, which is the most important of his several jobs. DC: Susie Dent and Jo Brand. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words ...
by James Robinson
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 3rd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 87)
Replies: 0
Views: 331

Tuesday 3rd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 87)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 3 May 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (4 wins, 369 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Tracey Tragen. A digital skills trainer from Manchester. DC: Susie Dent and Jo Brand. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: M P R I...
by James Robinson
Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 86)
Replies: 0
Views: 315

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 86)

Countdown recap for Monday 2 May 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (3 wins, 291 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Matt Yeoman. A service delivery manager for an IT company from Aberdeen. DC: Susie Dent and Jo Brand. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solution...
by James Robinson
Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 29th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 85)
Replies: 0
Views: 289

Friday 29th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 85)

Countdown recap for Friday 29 April 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (2 wins, 210 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Rick Warburton. A retired lecturer and teacher from Cornwall. He previously appeared on the show 10 years ago. DC: Susie Dent and Justin Webb. R...
by James Robinson
Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 28th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 84)
Replies: 0
Views: 279

Thursday 28th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 84)

Countdown recap for Thursday 28 April 2022. C1: Champion Ronan Mackrory (1 win, 105 points.) A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. C2: Challenger Mark Wycherley. An organic dairy farmer from Shropshire. DC: Susie Dent and Justin Webb. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: H...
by James Robinson
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 27th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 83)
Replies: 0
Views: 306

Wednesday 27th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 83)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 27 April 2022. C1: Challenger Andy Davies. A software developer from Wrexham. C2: Challenger Ronan Mackrory. A primary school teacher from Slough, Berkshire. DC: Susie Dent and Justin Webb. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: G A N O R V A E D R02: P T ...
by James Robinson
Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Rachel Riley MBE
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Rachel Riley MBE

A big congratulations to Rachel Riley, who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her work promoting better understanding of the Holocaust and for her battle with antisemitism.👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅
by James Robinson
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 14th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 74)
Replies: 0
Views: 318

Thursday 14th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 74)

Countdown recap for Thursday 14 April 2022. C1: Champion Craig Fawcett (4 wins, 387 points.) A market insight for a deodorant brand from near Wimbledon, Greater London. C2: Challenger Janet Overton. A retired 81-year-old who likes to play tennis in her spare time. DC: Susie Dent and Giles Coren. RR:...
by James Robinson
Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 13th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 73)
Replies: 0
Views: 292

Wednesday 13th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 73)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 13 April 2022. C1: Champion Craig Fawcett (3 wins, 300 points.) A market insight for a deodorant brand from near Wimbledon, Greater London. C2: Challenger Mia Pullen. A housewife from Sussex. DC: Susie Dent and Giles Coren. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions...
by James Robinson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 12th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 72)
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Tuesday 12th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 72)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 12 April 2022. C1: Champion Craig Fawcett (2 wins, 194 points.) A market insight for a deodorant brand from near Wimbledon, Greater London. C2: Challenger Leigh Workman. A car salesman originally from Gloucester, but now lives in the North. DC: Susie Dent and Giles Coren....
by James Robinson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 11th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 71)
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Monday 11th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 71)

Countdown recap for Monday 11 April 2022. C1: Champion Craig Fawcett (1 win, 95 points.) A market insight for a deodorant brand from near Wimbledon, Greater London. C2: Challenger Ian Moore. A worker in an electronic components factory from Worthing, West Sussex. DC: Susie Dent and making his DC deb...
by James Robinson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 8th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 70)
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Friday 8th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 70)

Countdown recap for Friday 8 April 2022. C1: Champion Mike Canning (2 wins, 187 points.) A retired insurance company worker from Devon. C2: Challenger Craig Fawcett. A market insight for a deodorant brand from near Wimbledon, Greater London. DC: Susie Dent and John Thomson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Oth...
by James Robinson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 7th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 69)
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Thursday 7th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 69)

Countdown recap for Thursday 7 April 2022. C1: Champion Mike Canning (1 win, 107 points.) A retired insurance company worker from Devon. C2: Challenger David Buchanan. An accounting and finance student from Glasgow. DC: Susie Dent and John Thomson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01...
by James Robinson
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 6th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 68)
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Wednesday 6th April 2022 (Series 85, Preliminary 68)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 6 April 2022. C1: Champion Andy Evans (5 wins, 432 points.) A church youth worker from Worthing, West Sussex. C2: Challenger Mike Canning. A retired insurance company worker from Devon. DC: Susie Dent and John Thomson. RR: Rachel Riley. OT: Other words or solutions. R01...