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OK. I give up. That's it.

Congratulations. Jason Larsen is a creation of real comic genius can the puppeteer now step forward.

Corby?

M. George Quinn wrote:Corby?

Puppeteer? Are you suggesting that I have my hand up Larsen's arse?

I was thinking of him more as a metaphorical marionette but let's go with your poignant imagery.

The only reason why I know Brian Dowling is because he gave the answer "Les Bean" on Family Fortunes with Vernon Kay! I'm serious!

I've been thinking about this on and off over the years. My number one choice...

Has Graeme Garden ever been approached? He's extremely sharp and quick-witted, very funny, as well as very intelligent, being both a Cambridge graduate and a qualified (though non-practising) doctor. His success on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue also shows a very good ability with wordplay. (Incidentally, he also seems to be the only regular Clue performer not to have been on the show.)

Other people I've always wanted to appear over the years, who I think would be very good either because they are particularly witty, charismatic or full of anecdotes (excluding people who have already appeared):

Andy Hamilton
Tom Baker
Sandi Toksvig
Rob Brydon
David Tennant

I always love it when new people appear, and ideally would love to see more new guests appearing and fewer return appearances, at least within the same series.

These are just the people I thought might be persuaded to do it. Ideally it would be nice to have all the surviving Doctor Who actors (only 6 to go!), but I can't imagine Chris Eccleston would do it. Actually, on that subject, does anyone remember Frazer Hines being on the show? It was before my time as a fan, but I always imagined he would have been quite good.

I'm sure I'll think of more later. Does anyone know how many of the people on the above list may have been considered in the past and/or refused to do it? I'd hate to be living in false hope.

Get Tennant on and invite me back for a one off "colourful-hair" off or something.

Please?

Oh, and my probably-not-going-to-happen choice - John Cleese.

Graeme Garden would be an excellent choice in my opinion.
He clearly is a talented "wordsmith" (whatever that is) and does clever (and funny) things with words.

Benji Hanks wrote:Get Tennant on and invite me back for a one off "colourful-hair" off or something.

Please?

Steady there Benji. Calm yourself. Don`t get over-excited. *smiles*

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Might I also suggest Dennis Rodman, Rev. Rowan Williams and Charles Bronson (the actor or the prisoner, I don't mind.)

How about Greg Wallace and John Torode?

Charlie Reams wrote:Might I also suggest Dennis Rodman, Rev. Rowan Williams and Charles Bronson (the actor or the prisoner, I don't mind.)

You've got serious problems.

Any suggestion that isn't either Mr. T, Chuck Norris or both isn't worth considering. :p

What about Andy Murray?

I just want to find out if he's as depressing in everyday life as he is when a tennis match doesn't go his way. No other reason.

Carol Vorderman

I miss Richard Stilgoe - he was always good value for money IMO

Also, contractual obligations aside, I'd love to see Ian Hislop in DC - I think he'd be great

I know it's almost been a month since the last reply in here, but I was curious to know if any of the Dragons from Dragons' Den would be willing to appear in DC?

Also what about comedians Lee Mack and Jason Manford?

Fearne Cotton or Holly Willoughby. Someone fit for once

I would love to see Griff Rhys Jones in DC.

I expect Michael Palin would be very good as well.

Michael Palin is, I believe, from Monty Python.

He would be a fine Dictionary Corner guest, but a terrible host! He is too silly!

I`m afraid Griff Rhys Jones would lose me as a viewer.
I can`t stand that too-too-precise voice of his.
I wouldn`t mind Graeme Garden or John Fortune, though.

Ralph wrote:I`m afraid Griff Rhys Jones would lose me as a viewer.
I can`t stand that too-too-precise voice of his.

What about a voice then like English comedian Joe Pasquale's .

I wouldn't mind seeing Griff Rhys Jones or Michael Palin on Countdown.

Joseph's suggestion of Joe Pasquale reminded me of Roy 'RIGGHT' Walker, for some reason, and I think he'd be pretty decent in DC. Chalk up another one for Stephen Fry to return too and the slightly less likely selections from me are for Rowan Atkinson, Martin Clunes and Caroline Quentin

Edit:

I miss Richard Stilgoe - he was always good value for money IMO

I second that. I've hardly seen him on the show since Richard passed away.

As a newbie, I would like to add my four penn'orth on this one.

Rufus Hound
Clive Anderson
Alexander Armstrong
Diana Rigg
Rory Bremner
Paul Whitehouse
Harry Enfield
Lorraine Kelly
Mark Williams
Alison Steadman
Marcus Brigstocke
Sue Johnstone
Peter Alliss
Rory McGrath
John Bird
Frederick Forsyth
John Culshaw
Tom Baker
Catherine Tate
Michael McIntyre
Ruth Jones
James Corden

I agree with the following previous nominations:
David Mitchell
Lee Mack
Sandi Toksvig
Ian Hislop
Hugh Dennis
Ben Miller
Jeremy Clarkson
James May
David Tennant
Patrick Setewart
Vic Reeves

Good to get that off my chest!

aagharmer wrote:As a newbie, I would like to add my four penn'orth on this one.

Harry Enfield

If he appears in dictionary corner I may well have to drive a sledgehammer through my TV screen.

Ian Hislop is a good choice, I concur.

Ben Wilson wrote:

aagharmer wrote:As a newbie, I would like to add my four penn'orth on this one.

Harry Enfield

If he appears in dictionary corner I may well have to drive a sledgehammer through my TV screen.

I'll second that emotion!!

Looks like I struck a raw nerve there!

I must admit that the sketch where they took off the Dragons Den last week made me and my son cry with laughter, following on from Paul Whitehouse having a go at each of the football team in their own language.

I know it's never going to happen, 'cos it would cost too much to fly him over from the US, and he's 81 next week, and he probably wouldn't be interested anyway... but it just occurred to me that Tom Lehrer would make the best DC guest ever.

Phil Reynolds wrote:I know it's never going to happen, 'cos it would cost too much to fly him over from the US, and he's 81 next week, and he probably wouldn't be interested anyway... but it just occurred to me that Tom Lehrer would make the best DC guest ever.

I know it's never going to happen, 'cos it would cost too much to fly him over from the US, and he probably wouldn't be interested anyway... but it just occurred to me that Jerry Springer would make the best DC guest ever.

Kirk Bevins wrote:

Phil Reynolds wrote:I know it's never going to happen, 'cos it would cost too much to fly him over from the US, and he's 81 next week, and he probably wouldn't be interested anyway... but it just occurred to me that Tom Lehrer would make the best DC guest ever.

I know it's never going to happen, 'cos it would cost too much to fly him over from the US, and he probably wouldn't be interested anyway... but it just occurred to me that Jerry Springer would make the best DC guest ever.

Was Jerry flown over specially to do Countdown or was he in the country anyway?

I guess you could say the same thing about Betty White, unfortunately.

Phil Reynolds wrote: Was Jerry flown over specially to do Countdown or was he in the country anyway?

OK fair enough.

David O'Donnell wrote:Someone expressed concern that David Mitchell wouldn't be palatable to an older audience when in fact his image is so middle England that I am sure they would love him: he already sounds like a grumpy old man albeit a mightily humourous one. Richard Herring might go a little nearer the knuckle but I was a big fan of Lee and Herring and think he would be awesome.

But, would you still want him after this? http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... 813#p72813

I wish you all appreciated Wayne Brady being in Dictionary Corner!

Sir Alex Ferguson or Jeremy Clarkson

Sir Alex Ferguson
Jeremy Clarkson
Brian Blessed
Ian Hislop
Rick Wakeman
Ricky Tomlinson
Ozzy Osbourne LOL do't know whether Damian would agree with this name on my list, but will need to be told to tone his foul language

Rick Wakeman holds the biggest grudge of his life against Rachel Riley!

Sharon Osbourne is here in the US, so I would imagine that Ozzy is not far from here either.

Alex Ferguson doesn't smile does he?

What about the odd MP who lost at the forthcoming election. There should be plenty to choose from.

MP?

Jason Larsen wrote:MP?

Member of Parliament.
Politician to you.

Yes sir!

And what are the odds of that?

33/1

I bet we'll see pigs fly if we see Gordon Brown in Dictionary Corner!

John Bosley wrote:What about the odd MP who lost at the forthcoming election. There should be plenty to choose from.

We'll be getting one on parole at this rate

It must never happen then

I'm not entirely sure what Jason is saying (ever?) but I am never comfortable with MPs joining the celebrity circuit.

Gordon Brown is too busy at 10 Downing Street, Ian!

Jason Larsen wrote:Gordon Brown is too busy at 10 Downing Street, Ian!

I think the word "allegedly" should be in that sentence, Jason.

Maybe

From a quick look through the wiki, at least 6 former M.P.'s have been guests on Countdown, Jason. So you may see Gordo in DC sooner than you think.

Wow

I would like to see former contestants, like Charlie Reams or Jon Corby. Maybe Scott Mearns.
http://wiki.apterous.org/Charlie_Reams
http://wiki.apterous.org/Jon_Corby
http://wiki.apterous.org/Scott_Mearns

Robert Baxter wrote:I would like to see former contestants, like Charlie Reams or Jon Corby. Maybe Scott Mearns.
http://wiki.apterous.org/Charlie_Reams
http://wiki.apterous.org/Jon_Corby
http://wiki.apterous.org/Scott_Mearns

I think these 3 people, especially the top two, need no introduction to us (or to each other).

Out of interest Robert, how old are you?

Charlie Reams wrote:Out of interest Robert, how old are you?

'bout as old as Kai.

Edit: I posted my reply 2 days after my birthday and Charlie posted 2 days before.

John Tuttle wrote:Has Graeme Garden ever been approached?

Not for DC, but on Celeb. Countdown.

Oliver Garner wrote:

Robert Baxter wrote:I would like to see former contestants, like Charlie Reams or Jon Corby. Maybe Scott Mearns.
http://wiki.apterous.org/Charlie_Reams
http://wiki.apterous.org/Jon_Corby
http://wiki.apterous.org/Scott_Mearns

I think these 3 people, especially the top two, need no introduction to us (or to each other).

Joyce Cansfield?

Can we please have Richard Osman in Dictionary Corner. He's clever, and funny, and tall.