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It looks like we have some congratulations to do for our favourite mathematician
Big congrats to Rachel and Pasha.
https://twitter.com/RachelRileyRR/statu ... 2669919233
Big congrats to Rachel and Pasha.
https://twitter.com/RachelRileyRR/statu ... 2669919233
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Really nice news- congratulations to them both
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Congratulations Rachel! The bigger question is who will temporarily replace her during her maternity leave? (Assuming filming is as per normal until early to mid-December)
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Who is going to take over for maternity leave ?
CECIL a good call for a boy
CECIL a good call for a boy
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Might not be necessary. Countdown is recorded unusually far in advance of broadcast at the moment - usually it's a few weeks, currently it's a few months (perhaps for this very reason?). They've got so many episodes in the bank they could have a huge break in the recording schedule if they wanted to.
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Legally she can take a year off for maternity leaveGraeme Cole wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 6:38 pmMight not be necessary. Countdown is recorded unusually far in advance of broadcast at the moment - usually it's a few weeks, currently it's a few months (perhaps for this very reason?). They've got so many episodes in the bank they could have a huge break in the recording schedule if they wanted to.
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Damian, I'm available.
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Depends if she's freelance or a C4 employee.
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Carol?
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That would be nice.
I would like someone like Toff from Made in Chelsea but I'm not sure if she's good at maths
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Less than an epsilon chance of that, I should think...
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Yeah as she was banned from ever returning to the countdown studiosElliott Mellor wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 9:02 amLess than an epsilon chance of that, I should think...
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Was this because of the time she interrupted a recording and started attacking the audience with a machete?Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 11:03 amYeah as she was banned from ever returning to the countdown studiosElliott Mellor wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 9:02 amLess than an epsilon chance of that, I should think...
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Or calling the producer a dick , tantamount to the same thingGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 1:02 pmWas this because of the time she interrupted a recording and started attacking the audience with a machete?Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 11:03 amYeah as she was banned from ever returning to the countdown studiosElliott Mellor wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 9:02 am
Less than an epsilon chance of that, I should think...
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Are you sure that's true?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 1:11 pm Or calling the producer a dick , tantamount to the same thing
I had heard that Carol's beef was with someone other than the crew or production team. (But I don't remember the story fully, and it may not be accurate anyway.)
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I have no evidence to back it upL'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 4:22 pmAre you sure that's true?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 1:11 pm Or calling the producer a dick , tantamount to the same thing
I had heard that Carol's beef was with someone other than the crew or production team. (But I don't remember the story fully, and it may not be accurate anyway.)
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Someone else will know more, but I was under the impression that Carol and Damian didn't have a falling out, and are on good terms.
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I understand that initially she was asked to take a 90% pay cut to continue and refused.L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 4:31 pmSomeone else will know more, but I was under the impression that Carol and Damian didn't have a falling out, and are on good terms.
Whether she slagged off Channel four after she left I don't know for sure but I believe she hasn't been invited back since
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At a guess, I'd say that there will not be a Rachel replacement and that filming will be done to suit her needs. If it results in Countdown taking some time off for whenever the episodes are broadcasted, then I can see that happen...
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They will have to be a replacement as she will want to take at least 6 months of work it’s only like when Susie was expecting and she took 6 months off
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She fell out with Damian Eadie over this and says she will not work for Channel 4 again that is what I was told by someone.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 6:04 pmI understand that initially she was asked to take a 90% pay cut to continue and refused.L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 4:31 pmSomeone else will know more, but I was under the impression that Carol and Damian didn't have a falling out, and are on good terms.
Whether she slagged off Channel four after she left I don't know for sure but I believe she hasn't been invited back since
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How do you know what she wants to do?Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:58 am They will have to be a replacement as she will want to take at least 6 months of work it’s only like when Susie was expecting and she took 6 months off
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She will take some time with her childFiona T wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 9:13 amHow do you know what she wants to do?Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 7:58 am They will have to be a replacement as she will want to take at least 6 months of work it’s only like when Susie was expecting and she took 6 months off
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Why has this thread apparently disappeared? You have to search to find it. Is it simply mentioning the name of "she who must not be spoken of"?
PS It's reappeared now!
PS It's reappeared now!
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Well, it looks like the baby was definitely the first step, because it seems that Rachel and Pasha have suddenly got MARRIED
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Congratulations to the new husband and wife
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Damian, answer my calls, I'm starting to feel unwanted.
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But how would continuity be maintained?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 7:48 pmLegally she can take a year off for maternity leaveGraeme Cole wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 6:38 pmMight not be necessary. Countdown is recorded unusually far in advance of broadcast at the moment - usually it's a few weeks, currently it's a few months (perhaps for this very reason?). They've got so many episodes in the bank they could have a huge break in the recording schedule if they wanted to.
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Has no one seen a report that Countdown is taking a break in the New Year. Can't remember where I saw it now but it was within the last two weeks.
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I believe that was in reference to filming, not production. There are already episodes registered as being on come New Year. Not totally sure how they will go about it continuity wise, though.Ian Fitzpatrick wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:54 am Has no one seen a report that Countdown is taking a break in the New Year. Can't remember where I saw it now but it was within the last two weeks.
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You'd think it was the apocalypse. If it comes to it, surely someone can stand in.
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As far as I can tell, series 82 will be mostly in the can by mid-November, and possibly done heat-wise completely if they get a third filming block in before she pops.
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My first appearance coincided with Susie's first appearance after the birth of her daughter, who would have been about four months old at the time. She had brought the baby with her, and I think her sister was looking after her in the dressing room while filming went on. I mentioned this to her when I was on the 30BC, and she said she had found the whole thing very hard going, though you never would have known. From the impression one has of Rachel I can imagine she would be keen to maintain her 100% attendance record, but it won't be easy.
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My understanding of the December-January break is that it refers to filming only, and there are details of series 82 episodes including guests already on the wiki.
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Yeah, was at the recordings for the first few games of series 82 (broadcast in the new year) over a month ago. They'll be fine
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They have recorded up to mid February so far, with 2 more recording blocks scheduled by mid November. They should be up to about the end of March by then. At the moment, I think the plan is to start recording again in February, so all being well there shouldn't be any break in broadcast.
As for continuity, isn't it perfectly normal for someone to appear on a show 8 months pregnant one day, then the next day return again as if nothing ever happened?
As for continuity, isn't it perfectly normal for someone to appear on a show 8 months pregnant one day, then the next day return again as if nothing ever happened?
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Massive congratulations to Rachel and Pasha on the birth of their gorgeous daughter, Maven Aria Riley Kovaleva.🧡
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Close enough. Zarte/Innis, you sly old dog/s.
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Some good detective work. Especially the bit about 40 plus 2 being 42. Nice.
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I hate to throw a pedantry spanner in the calculation works, but 40 weeks is counted from the first day of the last period with conception typically occurring around 14 days after. So you're gonna have to go to 13 March for "the deed". Not sure vegans celebrate the 14th March in the traditional way
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Well you're vegetarian, aren't you?
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Isn't it fairly simple to make a vegan pie?
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Any clue to be derived from the baby's initials?
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In order to not clutter things up in the "Countdown news" thread, I'll post here.... Congrats to Rachel and Pasha on the news that they'll be becoming parents for the 2nd time
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Definitely wasn't me this time. Can't speak for Zarte or Innis.
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Great news for Rachel!
As they're only filming about 6-8 weeks in advance at the moment (series 83 finals being filmed in early May), and Rachel had around 3-4 months off filming last time (November 2019 to February 2020) there will be quite a bit of catching up to do to get ahead far enough in filming that the show can go on seamlessly around her maternity leave like last time.
But I presume that will be by far the preferred option than trying to find an alternative presenter to cover for a short period - whilst it's easy enough to find a decent substitute main show host (Colin is testament to that) it will be far more difficult to find a short-term replacement for Rachel - it would be a real detriment to the show if she is temporarily replaced with someone who can't really do the numbers game like she can (and I don't think Carol will be coming back!).
As they're only filming about 6-8 weeks in advance at the moment (series 83 finals being filmed in early May), and Rachel had around 3-4 months off filming last time (November 2019 to February 2020) there will be quite a bit of catching up to do to get ahead far enough in filming that the show can go on seamlessly around her maternity leave like last time.
But I presume that will be by far the preferred option than trying to find an alternative presenter to cover for a short period - whilst it's easy enough to find a decent substitute main show host (Colin is testament to that) it will be far more difficult to find a short-term replacement for Rachel - it would be a real detriment to the show if she is temporarily replaced with someone who can't really do the numbers game like she can (and I don't think Carol will be coming back!).
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If only there was a website where you could easily identify countdown enthusiasts with an exceptional talent for numbers who might be able to act as a temporary stand-in!Carl Harrison wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:33 am But I presume that will be by far the preferred option than trying to find an alternative presenter to cover for a short period - whilst it's easy enough to find a decent substitute main show host (Colin is testament to that) it will be far more difficult to find a short-term replacement for Rachel - it would be a real detriment to the show if she is temporarily replaced with someone who can't really do the numbers game like she can (and I don't think Carol will be coming back!).
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A couple of days ago my wife mentioned that it looked like she was developing a bump but I said it was probably an optical illusion of her black and white dress, but yesterday in the "carpet" dress she certainly looked like there was one developing - even to my eyes!
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On the off-chance that such a thing would ever happen, I would like to hereby formally invoke bagsy.Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:37 amIf only there was a website where you could easily identify countdown enthusiasts with an exceptional talent for numbers who might be able to act as a temporary stand-in!Carl Harrison wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:33 am But I presume that will be by far the preferred option than trying to find an alternative presenter to cover for a short period - whilst it's easy enough to find a decent substitute main show host (Colin is testament to that) it will be far more difficult to find a short-term replacement for Rachel - it would be a real detriment to the show if she is temporarily replaced with someone who can't really do the numbers game like she can (and I don't think Carol will be coming back!).
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You'd be great Callum
I hope they have a boy to "complete the set" as they say.
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Congrats to you both.Ian Fitzpatrick wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:58 am A couple of days ago my wife mentioned that it looked like she was developing a bump but I said it was probably an optical illusion of her black and white dress, but yesterday in the "carpet" dress she certainly looked like there was one developing - even to my eyes!
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Congrats to you too for winning the thread.Fred Mumford wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:15 pmCongrats to you both.Ian Fitzpatrick wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:58 am A couple of days ago my wife mentioned that it looked like she was developing a bump but I said it was probably an optical illusion of her black and white dress, but yesterday in the "carpet" dress she certainly looked like there was one developing - even to my eyes!
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Massive congratulations to Rachel and Pasha on the birth of their second daughter, Noa.🤱🤱🤱