Revenge of the Egghead
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Revenge of the Egghead
There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
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Ah, excellent, I'd heard about it, but hadn't applied, because I didn't have any chance of attending the audition dates.Ian Volante wrote:There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
But, I have got an audition early next year for another show. More on that if I get through.
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Is that the actual title? Assume it's BBC to get away with that. More details please.
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It is, and it's hosted by Jezza Vine. It's a team format to build up a pot of money before the end game where we try to win it against CJ. Something like that anyway, I can't really give much away. I'm expecting low question density, but hey-ho, can't complain, should be fun!Matt Morrison wrote:Is that the actual title? Assume it's BBC to get away with that. More details please.
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Guessing his modelling / acting career didn't take off then.
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Me. Already filmed but don't know the airdate yet.Ian Volante wrote:There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
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Come on James! Which show?James Robinson wrote:Ah, excellent, I'd heard about it, but hadn't applied, because I didn't have any chance of attending the audition dates.Ian Volante wrote:There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
But, I have got an audition early next year for another show. More on that if I get through.
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Nice one, I did hear of a couple of December filming dates.Karen Pearson wrote:Me. Already filmed but don't know the airdate yet.Ian Volante wrote:There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
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I have an audition for the revival of 15-To-1 on January 20.Karen Pearson wrote:Come on James! Which show?James Robinson wrote:Ah, excellent, I'd heard about it, but hadn't applied, because I didn't have any chance of attending the audition dates.Ian Volante wrote:There's a new quiz coming up next year with our old friend CJ - anyone one else applied for it? I'm filming early next year, will mention any broadcast info when I have it.
But, I have got an audition early next year for another show. More on that if I get through.
Definitely can't wait for that, they've also just announced that the top prize for that will be £40,000. (Definitely better than an Ancient Greek vase, etc. )
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Good luck James!
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Ah good to hear of this new series, good luck Ian. Isn't CJ returning to the regular series also, he seemed to imply it on his youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijScN41dkuI
He also interviews fellow Eggheads:
Kevin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0sBOHK604k
Barry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmGPPoYsmI
Dave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f2Zbphp7IU
and himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTVQmKsMks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijScN41dkuI
He also interviews fellow Eggheads:
Kevin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0sBOHK604k
Barry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmGPPoYsmI
Dave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f2Zbphp7IU
and himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYTVQmKsMks
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Great news about the return of 15-To-1 James, good luck, will it be a regular series and what will the time slot be?James Robinson wrote:I have an audition for the revival of 15-To-1 on January 20.
Definitely can't wait for that, they've also just announced that the top prize for that will be £40,000. (Definitely better than an Ancient Greek vase, etc. )
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It's going to be a regular series, but of just 20 episodes, Sandi Toksvig will host these, while Adam Hills hosts 4 celebrity specials.Jojo Apollo wrote:Great news about the return of 15-To-1 James, good luck, will it be a regular series and what will the time slot be?James Robinson wrote:I have an audition for the revival of 15-To-1 on January 20.
Definitely can't wait for that, they've also just announced that the top prize for that will be £40,000. (Definitely better than an Ancient Greek vase, etc. )
No idea about the time slot either, but I've heard that Countdown's being moved back to 2:40 in the New Year...............
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Cheers James. I was hoping it would take the DOND slot.
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Haha!Matt Morrison wrote:Guessing his modelling / acting career didn't take off then.
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Watched the first airing last night, it took me all my will power to watch it through to the end. CJ is such an arrogant prat I can't stand the thought of watching any more of it. SO if anyone from here is to take part please post your air dates, and make sure you wipe that smug look from CJ's face.
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I got bumped from filming in the end, I hear reports that the general standard of contestants isn't particularly high.
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I watched an episode of this round a friend's yesterday. It's like The Chase but worse.
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I don't believe you.Gavin Chipper wrote:I watched an episode of this round a friend's yesterday. It's like The Chase but worse.
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Which bit don't you believe?Matt Morrison wrote:I don't believe you.Gavin Chipper wrote:I watched an episode of this round a friend's yesterday. It's like The Chase but worse.
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What was the friend's name?Gavin Chipper wrote:Which bit don't you believe?Matt Morrison wrote:I don't believe you.Gavin Chipper wrote:I watched an episode of this round a friend's yesterday. It's like The Chase but worse.
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I kind of like it to be honest. Just realise that CJ's always gonna be a wanker and I can overlook that bit. Slightly harder questions and played at a faster pace than most quiz shows.
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Peter*Matt Morrison wrote:What was the friend's name?Gavin Chipper wrote:Which bit don't you believe?Matt Morrison wrote:I don't believe you.
*Name has been changed for reasons of privacy.
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CJ can be an acquired taste. It appears to be an act when he's insulting the opposition, as he's usually fairly polite at the end. I have known him for years (through chess) and he can be really nice, sometimes a little grumpy!
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It's not bad, it would be better if they let the other Eggheads each have a turn though.
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If only to show that Eggheads do have Personality.Jojo Apollo wrote:It's not bad, it would be better if they let the other Eggheads each have a turn though.
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Anyone watch tonight's edition
That Lisa is actually going to be the newest Egghead, because Daphne has retired, and CJ will return to Eggheads too, so there will be 8 of them too.
That Lisa is actually going to be the newest Egghead, because Daphne has retired, and CJ will return to Eggheads too, so there will be 8 of them too.
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Yeah, I reserve the C word for special occasions, and describing her more than qualifies for that. I hope they beat some modesty into her before she joins the team... (I meant literally, but physically wouldn't be a bad idea).
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There was a former Grange Hill teacher (actor) on today's show I think.
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Karen's episode was on tonight.Karen Pearson wrote:Me. Already filmed but don't know the airdate yet.
SPOILERS:
Unlucky, Karen, tough last question to end it.
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Thanks Ryan. Some tough questions all round. Actually I was nowhere near as good as Jeremy Vine was making out.
The production team made a big deal of telling us we had limited time to build the cash pot and it caught a couple of people out. In the rules though it clearly said that every team would have the opportunity to answer the same number of questions - so there was no need to hurry at all.
Oh, and I'd never heard of Arrested Development!
The production team made a big deal of telling us we had limited time to build the cash pot and it caught a couple of people out. In the rules though it clearly said that every team would have the opportunity to answer the same number of questions - so there was no need to hurry at all.
Oh, and I'd never heard of Arrested Development!
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You did well there, Karen. You're right, there were some nasty ones in there, although judging by the different panel lights and the different camera angles, it must've been one of the first episodes, so probably everyone was a bit unknown in terms of what to expect.Karen Pearson wrote:Thanks Ryan. Some tough questions all round. Actually I was nowhere near as good as Jeremy Vine was making out.
The production team made a big deal of telling us we had limited time to build the cash pot and it caught a couple of people out. In the rules though it clearly said that every team would have the opportunity to answer the same number of questions - so there was no need to hurry at all.
Oh, and I'd never heard of Arrested Development!
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Yes James, you're right. I think we were the fourth show to record.
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It was her debut today on Eggheads.James Robinson wrote:Anyone watch tonight's edition
That Lisa is actually going to be the newest Egghead, because Daphne has retired, and CJ will return to Eggheads too, so there will be 8 of them too.