Countdowners with their own Wikipedia article
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:44 pm
I thought it would be interesting to see which Countdowners (people who have been on the regular Countdown series) have their own Wikipedia articles. Feel free to add to this.
Several Countdowners have Wikipedia articles simply for being on Countdown or playing Scrabble. These include:
Mark Nyman
Darryl Francis
Graham Nash
Chris Wills
Julian Fell
Stewart Holden
Conor Travers
Given that Countdown/Scrabble is enough to warrant a Wikipedia article, I think the two most obvious omissions are Harvey Freeman (supreme Countdown champion) and Criag Beevers (world Scrabble champion).
But several Countdowners have managed to find fame outside of Countdown and have Wikipedia articles independently of being on Countdown. These include:
Ayoola Erinle (rugby player)
Neil MacKenzie (footballer)
Alex Horne (comedian)
Clarke Carlisle (footballer)
Matt Le Tissier (footballer)
Danny Sapsford (tennis player)
Ariane Sherine (atheist bus campaign)
Daphne Fowler (Egghead)
CJ de Mooi (Egghead)
John Diamond (journalist)
A couple of musicians almost make it by being mentioned on their band page and having redirects from their own name:
Jon Marsh
Nick Saloman
But finally, this page wouldn't be complete without a mention of our very own Jim Bentley. After a great career, Jim has just retired from NASCAR racing narrowly missing out on the title at his final attempt. One of the greatest NASCAR drivers that ever lived, he is even considered by some to be the greatest Formula One driver who ever lived, despite never taking part.
Edit - I added a few more after re-encountering this thread.
Several Countdowners have Wikipedia articles simply for being on Countdown or playing Scrabble. These include:
Mark Nyman
Darryl Francis
Graham Nash
Chris Wills
Julian Fell
Stewart Holden
Conor Travers
Given that Countdown/Scrabble is enough to warrant a Wikipedia article, I think the two most obvious omissions are Harvey Freeman (supreme Countdown champion) and Criag Beevers (world Scrabble champion).
But several Countdowners have managed to find fame outside of Countdown and have Wikipedia articles independently of being on Countdown. These include:
Ayoola Erinle (rugby player)
Neil MacKenzie (footballer)
Alex Horne (comedian)
Clarke Carlisle (footballer)
Matt Le Tissier (footballer)
Danny Sapsford (tennis player)
Ariane Sherine (atheist bus campaign)
Daphne Fowler (Egghead)
CJ de Mooi (Egghead)
John Diamond (journalist)
A couple of musicians almost make it by being mentioned on their band page and having redirects from their own name:
Jon Marsh
Nick Saloman
But finally, this page wouldn't be complete without a mention of our very own Jim Bentley. After a great career, Jim has just retired from NASCAR racing narrowly missing out on the title at his final attempt. One of the greatest NASCAR drivers that ever lived, he is even considered by some to be the greatest Formula One driver who ever lived, despite never taking part.
Edit - I added a few more after re-encountering this thread.