Spoilers For Monday December 17th 2012
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Spoilers For Monday December 17th 2012
So, we're now into the final week of Countdown in Series 67 and 2012.
And as per usual, it's the final 2 quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the grand final that will be shown this week.
The form guide has prevailed so far, with both the top 2 seeds in the semis already, but who will join them...............
Today is the all female clash between the No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles and the No.6 Seed Tia "The Bristol Brainbox" Corkish.
The winner plays David Barnard on Thursday for a place in Friday's final.
Here's their stats for your enjoyment:
Firstly, No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles - 8 Wins, 737 Points (Average: 92.13)
Highest Score: 114 vs. Philip Jackson (1st Game - The Highest of the series. )
Lowest Score: 82 vs. Alma Cox (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/7
Total Points/Max/%: 737/1027 (72%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 518/707 (73%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 189/240 (79%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 30/80 (38%)
Secondly, No.6 Seed Tia "The Bristol Brainbox" Corkish - 8 Wins, 697 Points (Average: 87.13)
Highest Score: 108 vs. Janet Chambers (8th Game)
Lowest Score: 63 vs. Paul Smith (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 697/1027 (68%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 512/707 (72%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 145/240 (60%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/80 (50%)
In DC this week is impressionist extraordinaire, Alistair McGowan.
Graeme will be in the recappers' chair later on.
And as per usual, it's the final 2 quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the grand final that will be shown this week.
The form guide has prevailed so far, with both the top 2 seeds in the semis already, but who will join them...............
Today is the all female clash between the No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles and the No.6 Seed Tia "The Bristol Brainbox" Corkish.
The winner plays David Barnard on Thursday for a place in Friday's final.
Here's their stats for your enjoyment:
Firstly, No.3 Seed Heather "The Sevenoaks Sizzler" Styles - 8 Wins, 737 Points (Average: 92.13)
Highest Score: 114 vs. Philip Jackson (1st Game - The Highest of the series. )
Lowest Score: 82 vs. Alma Cox (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/7
Total Points/Max/%: 737/1027 (72%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 518/707 (73%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 189/240 (79%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 30/80 (38%)
Secondly, No.6 Seed Tia "The Bristol Brainbox" Corkish - 8 Wins, 697 Points (Average: 87.13)
Highest Score: 108 vs. Janet Chambers (8th Game)
Lowest Score: 63 vs. Paul Smith (5th Game)
9's Achieved: 1/6
Total Points/Max/%: 697/1027 (68%)
Letters Points/Max/%: 512/707 (72%)
Numbers Points/Max/%: 145/240 (60%)
Conundrum Points/Max/%: 40/80 (50%)
In DC this week is impressionist extraordinaire, Alistair McGowan.
Graeme will be in the recappers' chair later on.
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Two girls in the first half on top form !! HOODIAS brill spot by Heather
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OXFORDS (Type of shoes) beats FARADS beats ROADSPeter Mabey wrote:FARADS beats ROADS etc.
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Round 8: AMEBAE - will it be disallowed 'cause its American spelling?
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Alt. 3rd numbers: (50+8)x2x7 = 812
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Not valid.szodiac wrote:Round 8: AMEBAE - will it be disallowed 'cause its American spelling?
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Great game Heather and Tia, I enjoyed it. Especially the response Tia gave to Alastair's Canadian joke at the end
Good luck Heather in the semi.
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Well done to Heather for a good win and commiserations to Tia for going off a little in the last part.
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Well done Heather! Fantastic game. Good luck for the Semis!
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Congratulations Heather! I have to say that my favourite part was Tia's "Eh?" at the end though
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Well done both contestants today. Tia has seemed serious throughout but her 'eh' joke was miles better than Alistair's lame effort. I think the semi against DBB will be tough but it would be great to see a female in the grand final.
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Well done to Heather for todays win, I must admit seeing her spot the words she did I was getting rather nervous about playing her. The semi-final was a good match though and something to look forward to watching so don't miss it
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Very good performance, Heather. It was a close game until the last third but you were a worthy winner. Thursday's semi final won't be easy but on this form I think it will be a close one.
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Well done Heather. Nice joke Tia.
The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
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Funny you mention that! I thought weird things were happening with the colours today, which I've never noticed before. Thought it was just me and my eyes, but now I am wondering.Chris Marshall wrote: The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
P.s. as well as the weird colour-shift thingy, it definitely seemed brighter to me too.
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It's still not quite in HD yet, but there were some noticeable differences to the screen, if you look at the Teatime Teasers, for example.Chris Marshall wrote:Well done Heather. Nice joke Tia.
The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
An exceptional performance, Heather. Very well done.
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This was the first game filmed in HD.James Robinson wrote:It's still not quite in HD yet, but there were some noticeable differences to the screen, if you look at the Teatime Teasers, for example.Chris Marshall wrote:Well done Heather. Nice joke Tia.
The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
An exceptional performance, Heather. Very well done.
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Interesting that it was still not in HD on Channel 4 HD then....................Chris Marshall wrote:This was the first game filmed in HD.James Robinson wrote:It's still not quite in HD yet, but there were some noticeable differences to the screen, if you look at the Teatime Teasers, for example.Chris Marshall wrote:Well done Heather. Nice joke Tia.
The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
An exceptional performance, Heather. Very well done.
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The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.[/quote]John Garcia wrote:Funny you mention that! I thought weird things were happening with the colours today, which I've never noticed before. Thought it was just me and my eyes, but now I am wondering.Chris Marshall wrote: The camera seemed to show more of DC today with a bit of the bottom of the desk showing, unlike Thursday. I wonder if this was the HD cameras. I didn't record in HD so didn't see any other differences although maybe slightly brighter in general.
P.s. as well as the weird colour-shift thingy, it definitely seemed brighter to me too.
Yes... I did notice Heather's hair had a noticeable green tinge to it - tried to capture it to see clearly but my C4 internet feed buffered badly today.
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Well done, Heather! Don't be intimidated by your opponent - anyone can be beaten, and you played really well against Tia.
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Thanks for all the kind comments. My favourite part was also Tia's "Eh?" at the end! My hair is actually green; I thought dyeing it would do the trick, but obviously not in HD
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Well played Heather and Tia! Must admit I have rarely watched this series but I really enjoyed yesterday's game and thought it was a great standard! Here's hoping for a female champ (sorry David/Paul/Grant)