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Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:32 am
by Tony Atkins
Thomas Cappleman wrote:Got a filming date now - Tuesday 3rd Feb, hopefully continuing to the next day
That show goes out on Thursday 19th March. It was the last show recorded on 3rd Feb.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:55 pm
by Rhys Benjamin
Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.

I know for a fact this is either the very end of S72 or the beginning of S73, as they've talked about filming for the finals being in October/November.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:30 pm
by JimBentley
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.
Excellent news! I've found some suitable apparel for your appearance(s):

Image

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You have to and I think I know you know you have to.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:05 am
by James Robinson
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.

I know for a fact this is either the very end of S72 or the beginning of S73, as they've talked about filming for the finals being in October/November.
Defo beginning of S73, as they're recording the S72 finals in 2 weeks time. :)

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:59 pm
by Matt Morrison
JimBentley wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.
Excellent news! I've found some suitable apparel for your appearance(s):

Image

Image

You have to and I think I know you know you have to.
Would be kind of weird if you didn't, Rhys.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:16 pm
by Zarte Siempre
JimBentley wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.
Excellent news! I've found some suitable apparel for your appearance(s):

Image

Image

You have to and I think I know you know you have to.
Seems strange that they've put the instructions for the top one on the front, usually they're on the label.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:07 pm
by Rhys Benjamin
Matt Morrison wrote:
JimBentley wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Got a filming date. Sunday 19 April, into Monday 20 April.
Excellent news! I've found some suitable apparel for your appearance(s):

(Image)

(Image)

You have to and I think I know you know you have to.
Would be kind of weird if you didn't, Rhys.
Do you have it in another colour? The contestant guidelines forbid white.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:27 pm
by JimBentley
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Do you have it in another colour? The contestant guidelines forbid white.
Oh, that'll not be a problem. Matt has more experience than I when it comes to T-shirt design and would advise with more authority, but I reckon anything's possible these days.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:15 am
by Rhys Benjamin
JimBentley wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Do you have it in another colour? The contestant guidelines forbid white.
Oh, that'll not be a problem. Matt has more experience than I when it comes to T-shirt design and would advise with more authority, but I reckon anything's possible these days.
Yeah... I'm afraid this didn't happen...

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:37 pm
by Paul Worsley
Good luck for today, Rhys. Will you be wearing a blue rosette?

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:17 pm
by Rhys Benjamin
No, it doesn't show up well against the blue set.

Transmission date is 15 June, programme #1 of Series 73.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:58 pm
by Mark Mills
Audition passed, told will be filming sometime in October /November, did not feel I did that well in audition though, messed numbers up both times and 1 out of two conundrums, guess they look more towards letters rounds. maybe the rare nine from me swung it.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:00 pm
by Matthew Tassier
My show is on Channel 4 on Monday. Enjoy!

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:02 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Matthew Tassier wrote:My show is on Channel 4 on Monday. Enjoy!
But you've just been on! You know when Graeme Le Saux was in DC - remember?

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:33 pm
by Matthew Tassier
I hope I have gone some way to reclaiming my identity.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:15 am
by Paul Erdunast
Filming 1st Feb and, if I make it, 2nd Feb.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:40 pm
by James Robinson
Paul Erdunast wrote:Filming 1st Feb and, if I make it, 2nd Feb.
Nice work, Paul. You'll do well, I'm sure. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)

I'll be in the audience in the next recording block for 21/22 February. 8-) 8-) 8-)

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:11 pm
by Martin Long
Filming last show on Wednesday 9th August, on TV provisionally 17th October.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:03 pm
by Zarte Siempre
Martin Long wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:11 pm Filming last show on Wednesday 9th August, on TV provisionally 17th October.
Good luck, Martin! Long time coming!

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:14 am
by L'oisleatch McGraw
hmm, I didn't know this thread existed.

Good luck Martin... S77 needs a top numberist. :)
Though, won't the transmission date be later than that?

I'm recording 2 days before you... on the 7th, and based on the DC guest info, it seems the show will air on Sept 28th.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:55 am
by Gavin Chipper
Martin Long wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:11 pm Filming last show on Wednesday 9th August, on TV provisionally 17th October.
I'll be disappointed if you miss a single max on the numbers in what I hope will be an eight-game run.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:52 pm
by Martin Long
Thanks guys,

I don't practice Countdown as much as I used to due to time constraints and as such, don't get a chance to play on Apterous. But my numbers game is still reasonably powerful, my 4L game has improved since if anything. I'm trying to learn lists of words and stems from well-known words and suchlike in preparation. Going on Countdown is a (near enough) lifelong ambition of mine and I'm really looking forward to it (I'm already massively nervous as I've never been on TV before). As long as I don't embarrass myself, I'll be happy. A teapot would be rather nice as I've just moved house! :D

L'oisleatch McGraw - I got an email about a month back from Damian saying my transmission date was due to be the 17th but he did say that was subject to change. Michael Whitehall is the guest in Dictionary Corner for my first game, which I'm pleased with. :) I'm right at the end of a filming block so my second game (if I win my first) won't be filmed until the 4th September.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:27 pm
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Martin Long wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:52 pmL'oisleatch McGraw - I got an email about a month back from Damian saying my transmission date was due to be the 17th but he did say that was subject to change. Michael Whitehall is the guest in Dictionary Corner for my first game, which I'm pleased with. :) I'm right at the end of a filming block so my second game (if I win my first) won't be filmed until the 4th September.
Yes, you are right of course... I was being dumb, misread what you wrote.
I'll be flying home on your recording date... so won't get to see how you do till telly.
I'm delighted that we're going to be S77 compadres.
With a little luck, we'll get to meet later on in the Series finals! :)

Btw, L'oisleatch McGraw = Eoin Jackson... just so u know.
(You might remember we used to play numbers attacks as apto-newbies back in Oct 2010!)

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:26 am
by Martin Long
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:27 pm
Martin Long wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:52 pmL'oisleatch McGraw - I got an email about a month back from Damian saying my transmission date was due to be the 17th but he did say that was subject to change. Michael Whitehall is the guest in Dictionary Corner for my first game, which I'm pleased with. :) I'm right at the end of a filming block so my second game (if I win my first) won't be filmed until the 4th September.
Yes, you are right of course... I was being dumb, misread what you wrote.
I'll be flying home on your recording date... so won't get to see how you do till telly.
I'm delighted that we're going to be S77 compadres.
With a little luck, we'll get to meet later on in the Series finals! :)

Btw, L'oisleatch McGraw = Eoin Jackson... just so u know.
(You might remember we used to play numbers attacks as apto-newbies back in Oct 2010!)
I'm delighted with that too :)

I definitely remember Eoin Jackson and definitely remember those numbers attacks and we used to have a little rivalry going. :) Hopefully, we'll both make the finals.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 12:31 am
by Christy Cooper
Bump.

My first application was in December 2020. No reply.
My second was in May 2021. No reply.
My third was in December 2021... there seemed to be no reply for a long while until
20th May 2021- I get an email from a researcher inviting me to take part in an audition.
24th May 2021- the audition will take place and I'm nervous as hell.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 3:23 am
by Marc Meakin
Good luck.
Relax and make sure your pen works and put your phone on speaker which I couldn't do and I found writing with phone to my ear difficult

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 7:22 am
by Gavin Chipper
Christy Cooper wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 12:31 am Bump.

My first application was in December 2020. No reply.
My second was in May 2021. No reply.
My third was in December 2021... there seemed to be no reply for a long while until
20th May 2021- I get an email from a researcher inviting me to take part in an audition.
24th May 2021- the audition will take place and I'm nervous as hell.
You're a year late but if you hurry they might still be waiting for you. Should be in that pillock thread.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 10:45 am
by samir pilica
^This is seriously hilarious. Made my day.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:46 pm
by Marc Meakin
I do this sort of thing all the time.
Also when someone posts a memory on Facebook I assume it's a new post 😊

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:55 pm
by Christy Cooper
Christy Cooper wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 12:31 am Bump.

My first application was in December 2020. No reply.
My second was in May 2021. No reply.
My third was in December 2021... there seemed to be no reply for a long while until
20th May 2022- I get an email from a researcher inviting me to take part in an audition.
24th May 2022-the audition will take place and I'm nervous as hell.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:45 pm
by Marc Meakin
I'm normally quite patient but having passed my audition in May and being told my filming dates were possibly July or August.
Although they did say it wasn't a guarantee, however I have limited holiday time I can use this year for any filming, so I did wonder whether to email the team or should I just wait?

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:53 pm
by Gavin Chipper
I don't think it hurts to email as long as you're polite.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:34 pm
by Marc Meakin
Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:53 pm I don't think it hurts to enail as long as you're polite.
Took your advice about email.
Got a recording date (s) 22nd November also next 2 days if by some miracle I play 7 games or more.
I assume there is a couple of months, at least between recording and airing.
Off to buy some appropriate clothing as virtually everything I own is not appropriate 😊

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:13 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Exciting times. Looking forward to watching.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:16 pm
by Marc Meakin
Gavin Chipper wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:13 pm Exciting times. Looking forward to watching.
Bricking it atm.
Also the questionnaire asks questions that I've drawn a blank on.
Example funniest thing that has happened to me.
Nothing springs to mind that's suitable for daytime telly 😂

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:32 pm
by Callum Todd
Good luck Marc!

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:19 pm
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Marc Meakin!
Appearing in real life! :o
If you are anything other than an inquisitive small dog, I will be bitterly disappointed.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:45 pm
by Marc Meakin
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:19 pm Marc Meakin!
Appearing in real life! :o
If you are anything other than an inquisitive small dog, I will be bitterly disappointed.
I might need to change my avatar then 😊

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:00 pm
by Fiona T
Best of luck Marc!

Assuming you have, or will shortly be receiving, a fresh copy of the contestant guidelines, would you be kind enough to share the exact wording round comparatives, superlatives and single syllable adjectives? Comes up frequently and everyone always says "the guidelines say..." but not sure anyone knows what they actually do say!

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:35 pm
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fiona T wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:00 pm the contestant guidelines
Pretty sure Tom Stephenson posted them somewhere recently...

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:00 pm
by Fiona T
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:35 pm
Fiona T wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:00 pm the contestant guidelines
Pretty sure Tom Stephenson posted them somewhere recently...
Cool missed that - will have a look-see. Anyone got a link?

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:27 am
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sheer unadulterated laziness, Fiona! :mrgreen:
Took me two seconds to do this search.

(It's the 6th result, and the first penned by our Spiky pal. ;) )

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:16 am
by L'oisleatch McGraw
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:19 pm If you are anything other than an inquisitive small dog, I will be bitterly disappointed.
Even more disappointed that the dog is now gone tbh...

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:19 pm
by Marc Meakin
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:16 am
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:19 pm If you are anything other than an inquisitive small dog, I will be bitterly disappointed.
Even more disappointed that the dog is now gone tbh...
I was meant to update with another inquisitive dog but the parameters for uploading an avatar are beyond my ken

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:14 pm
by Marc Meakin
Got confirmation that I film my episode on the 22nd.
Im being met at 11.45 so I don't know if that indicates what game in the days recording I will be on.
Very excited and nervous, they have my bank details though I'm slightly confused if they will put money in my bank before I buy the ticket
Fingers crossed there isn't a train strike as it will be a long couple of coach rides from Canterbury

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:23 pm
by Callum Todd
Best of luck Marc, just enjoy it! It's a great experience.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:09 pm
by Marc Meakin
What's the time gap between recording and transmission.
Im playing on Tuesday so I assume transmission will be January or February

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:13 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Marc Meakin wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:09 pm What's the time gap between recording and transmission.
Im playing on Tuesday so I assume transmission will be January or February
I suppose you'll find out when they do the pretend-what-the-date-is thing.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:27 pm
by Fiona T
Marc Meakin wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:09 pm What's the time gap between recording and transmission.
Im playing on Tuesday so I assume transmission will be January or February
Well they've just filmed coc which is 1st 3 weeks in January, so I imagine Monday will cover week 4, so you can work it out from your filming slot. But they'll tell you anyway (it's in the screens at the beginning if you look)

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:39 pm
by Ronan M Higginson
I'd guess somewhere in the 30th January-3rd February week

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 8:37 am
by Marc Meakin
Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:13 pm
Marc Meakin wrote: Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:09 pm What's the time gap between recording and transmission.
Im playing on Tuesday so I assume transmission will be January or February
I suppose you'll find out when they do the pretend-what-the-date-is thing.
I may ask if I can say Well done England for winning the world cup, just in case 😊

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:49 am
by Marc Meakin
Fun fact.
Just read an email to say they are now using clip on Mike's so wearing round necked T shirts could be a problem
Guess what I've packed?
May have to buy something with a collar or v neck on the way 😊
Edit : Primani saves the day

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:35 am
by Marc Meakin
For those interested I'm on the first show of the new series on the 23rd January.
An amazing but sometimes surreal experience

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:02 am
by Ronan M Higginson
Marc Meakin wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:35 am For those interested I'm on the first show of the new series on the 23rd January.
An amazing but sometimes surreal experience
Looking forward to it. Hope you enjoyed yourself

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am
by Ronan M Higginson
Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 am
by Sam Cappleman-Lynes
Ronan M Higginson wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?
On a week when they are filming, 15 - they work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and film five shows per day. But they don't film every week.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:48 am
by Marc Meakin
Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 am
Ronan M Higginson wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?
On a week when they are filming, 15 - they work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and film five shows per day. But they don't film every week.
I can concur as I've just been although it's only Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:39 pm
by Ronan M Higginson
Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 am
Ronan M Higginson wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am Anyone know how many shows roughly are filmed per week?
On a week when they are filming, 15 - they work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and film five shows per day. But they don't film every week.
Thank you!!