SERIES 61

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:11 pm

Hello,

If any APTEROUS members wish to apply for Series 61 of Countdown, then please get your application forms off asap.

You can download the form from the C4 website - and email it to damian.eadie@granadamedia.com and we'll get cracking on sorting things out.

Cheers
See you in Manchester !!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:20 pm

This is linked from Apterous now. Get applying, folks!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:35 pm

I'm an APTEROUS member. Can I invoke the Kirkulator clause and apply again?

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:50 pm

I e-mailed off an application yonks ago, never got s response.

Once you saw my photo you probably thought it was a joke. Im so hideous.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:52 pm

JackHurst wrote:I e-mailed off an application yonks ago, never got s response.
Once you saw my photo you probably thought it was a joke. Im so hideous.

You look fairly happy, but the dribbling probably didn't help.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:54 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:
JackHurst wrote:I e-mailed off an application yonks ago, never got s response.
Once you saw my photo you probably thought it was a joke. Im so hideous.
You look fairly happy, but the dribbling probably didn't help.

What about the Jaundice?

Edit: I'd also like to ask Damian if there is any limit as to how long you can wait after auditioning before you go to record (if you get selected). i.e if i passed the audition i would want to practice on apterous loads before i recorded, and i wonder how long i could have.

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:53 pm

If the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61 then I'll probably wait until series 62 (assuming Carol Vorderman and the Daily Mail don't get it cancelled by then). Nothing personal, I just want a teapot really badly.

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:58 pm

Ben, I think you should go for Series 61. First series where all 8 finalists were bred on Apterous?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:03 pm

Ben Hunter wrote:the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61

You forgot Pugh! Don't forget Pugh!

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:16 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Ben Hunter wrote:the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61
You forgot Pugh! Don't forget Pugh!

And Oli. TBH I think they'll be a plentiful supply of lexonerds for many series to come.

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:18 pm

A semifinal line-up of Hulme, Davies, Carson and Pugh would by scary

Neil Zussman · Post by **Neil Zussman** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:25 pm

Oliver Garner wrote:A semifinal line-up of Hulme, Davies, Carson and Pugh would by scary

Almost makes me glad that I'm in this series where I've *only* got Bevins and Gough to contend with.
Almost.

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:06 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Ben Hunter wrote:the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61
You forgot Pugh! Don't forget Pugh!

I was going to mention the Pugh but I thought the sentence sounded nicer with just three names (why do I care about these things?). But yeah, coming up against Pugh Dawg on an octo run is also a terrifying prospect. Countdown is sort of becoming televised Apterous, which is both awesome and scary.

Andrew Hulme · Post by **Andrew Hulme** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:48 pm

Just sent my form off

Exciting stuff!!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:10 pm

LMAO, Pugh Dogg.

Darren Carter · Post by **Darren Carter** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:17 pm

D Eadie wrote:Hello,

If any APTEROUS members wish to apply for Series 61 of Countdown, then please get your application forms off asap.

You can download the form from the C4 website - and email it to damian.eadie@granadamedia.com and we'll get cracking on sorting things out.

Cheers
See you in Manchester !!

I sent one off to Channel 4 back in January, shall I send it to you as well?

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:06 am

JackHurst wrote:I e-mailed off an application yonks ago, never got s response.

Once you saw my photo you probably thought it was a joke. Im so hideous.

We respond to everything we get, Jack, so best send it again to address given.

Darren Carter wrote:
D Eadie wrote:Hello,

If any APTEROUS members wish to apply for Series 61 of Countdown, then please get your application forms off asap.

You can download the form from the C4 website - and email it to damian.eadie@granadamedia.com and we'll get cracking on sorting things out.

Cheers
See you in Manchester !!
I sent one off to Channel 4 back in January, shall I send it to you as well?

Send it to us at ITV, Darrren.

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:08 am

Ben Hunter wrote:If the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61 then I'll probably wait until series 62 (assuming Carol Vorderman and the Daily Mail don't get it cancelled by then). Nothing personal, I just want a teapot really badly.

There's no such thing as an easy series, Ben. Come Series 62, presuming you qualify to play, there will be other new players who'll be known to apterous who will have awesome potential. You might have to wait a decade or two if you're looking for an easy ride.

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:37 am

Andrew,

Did you put a photo on your application form?
Or attach one?
Or not put one in at all?

Andrew Hulme · Post by **Andrew Hulme** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:59 am

I attached one Ian

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:36 pm

Thanks Andrew.

I've applied. Anyone here likely to be auditioning in London if called?

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:29 pm

Ian Dent wrote:Thanks Andrew.

I've applied. Anyone here likely to be auditioning in London if called?

Me, probably

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:31 pm

Have you applied Oliver?

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:32 pm

Yep, just waiting for the audition date

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:35 pm

D Eadie wrote:
Ben Hunter wrote:If the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61 then I'll probably wait until series 62 (assuming Carol Vorderman and the Daily Mail don't get it cancelled by then). Nothing personal, I just want a teapot really badly.
There's no such thing as an easy series, Ben. Come Series 62, presuming you qualify to play, there will be other new players who'll be known to apterous who will have awesome potential. You might have to wait a decade or two if you're looking for an easy ride.

Nah you're right Damian: a teapot must be earned. Application form is on its way...

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:31 pm

Sounds like Series 61 is gonna be quite an aptofest.

tonywarren · Post by **tonywarren** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:05 pm

Even an accomplished, practised apterous head can have a bad day. After all, a studio with a live audience, TV cameras, Damien above like the sword of Damocles and worrying that you're going to make a pratt of yourself in front of an audience isn't pressure. much.
If you're going to have a go, do it now. Better to regret things done than not done.
It really is great fun

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:21 pm

tonywarren wrote:Better to regret things done than not done.

I used to believe this, then I got crabs.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:24 pm

Ben Hunter wrote:If the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61 then I'll probably wait until series 62 (assuming Carol Vorderman and the Daily Mail don't get it cancelled by then). Nothing personal, I just want a teapot really badly.

Difficult decision, isn't it?
I know I'm unlikely to be a finalist, whenever I apply, unless I'm really lucky and have rather middling or crap opponents.
Still, I'd like to improve a bit before applying.
I've also got rather a lot to sort out domestically, so maybe not till series 63 or 64.

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:01 pm

Blimey that was quick. Got a letter today inviting me to a London audition next month.

Must get training.

Darren Carter · Post by **Darren Carter** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:06 pm

Ian Dent wrote:Blimey that was quick. Got a letter today inviting me to a London audition next month.

Must get training.

Good luck with that Ian, when did you apply out of interest?

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:09 pm

Yesterday!

Darren Carter · Post by **Darren Carter** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:11 pm

Ian Dent wrote:Yesterday!

Blimey, they must be keen.

Darren Carter · Post by **Darren Carter** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:21 pm

Does every applicant get an audition or just a select few?

Eoin Monaghan · Post by **Eoin Monaghan** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:40 pm

I'll probably apply for series 62.
Although beating Traver's record sounds nice...

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:37 pm

Darren Carter wrote:Does every applicant get an audition or just a select few?

Every applicant does.

Callum Laddiman · Post by **Callum Laddiman** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:18 pm

Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.

Eoin Monaghan · Post by **Eoin Monaghan** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:05 pm

Callum Laddiman wrote:Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.

NO!!!!!
stay away- that's my series!

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:29 pm

Callum Laddiman wrote:Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.

That's news to me - it's a good job I check this forum occasionally so that I know what my children are planning!!

Kate Horton · Post by **Kate Horton** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:48 pm

Naomi Laddiman wrote:
Callum Laddiman wrote:Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.
That's news to me - it's a good job I check this forum occasionally so that I know what my children are planning!!

Love it!!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:35 am

Naomi Laddiman wrote:
Callum Laddiman wrote:Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.
That's news to me - it's a good job I check this forum occasionally so that I know what my children are planning!!

Have the two youngest told you when they're planning to enter, yet?