I think a certain Damian Eadie appeared on the show before Ben. Which is just as well, as it might surprise you to learn that the decision is his regardless of what we say.Derek Hazell wrote:Who is the most senior person who bothers to post in here regularly (in terms of longest time ago on the show not age)? Is it Ben Wilson? I think he should be appointed decision-maker
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Yeah, but Damian doesn't post on here as much as Ben, ergo Ben outranks him. Plus Ben organises all sorts of real-life Countdown tournaments. What the fuck has Damian done for the show lately?Phil Reynolds wrote:I think a certain Damian Eadie appeared on the show before Ben. Which is just as well, as it might surprise you to learn that the decision is his regardless of what we say.Derek Hazell wrote:Who is the most senior person who bothers to post in here regularly (in terms of longest time ago on the show not age)? Is it Ben Wilson? I think he should be appointed decision-maker
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I'd like to see Kai on one of these shows!
And you're welcome for my complement, Dan.
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Darren Carter wrote:Or how about some young kids playing Junior Countdown?
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Tbf, this should really have its own slot on CBBC. Junior school aged kids only. Maybe on just before Grange Hill.Eoin Monaghan wrote:Darren Carter wrote:Or how about some young kids playing Junior Countdown?
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I knew Eoin would be happy!
And Jon, Grange Hill is canceled. Are they still showing reruns of it?
And Jon, Grange Hill is canceled. Are they still showing reruns of it?
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Lots of great ideas mentioned so far, of course I would love to take part given the chance.
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Lee, speaking of your time on Countdown, Kate was going to look for your first appearance for me (the episode when Des O'Connor read my e-mail on the air,) but since they've moved I think they've losst the archives. I just thought I would let you know that.
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Haha - that's a very good question. The guilt i feel on pay-day is unbelievable, Jeff.Jon Corby wrote:Yeah, but Damian doesn't post on here as much as Ben, ergo Ben outranks him. Plus Ben organises all sorts of real-life Countdown tournaments. What the fuck has Damian done for the show lately?Phil Reynolds wrote:I think a certain Damian Eadie appeared on the show before Ben. Which is just as well, as it might surprise you to learn that the decision is his regardless of what we say.Derek Hazell wrote:Who is the most senior person who bothers to post in here regularly (in terms of longest time ago on the show not age)? Is it Ben Wilson? I think he should be appointed decision-maker
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I was on in June 2001, 5 months before Ben. So if that gives me decison-making powers, I'm in!Derek Hazell wrote:Who is the most senior person who bothers to post in here regularly (in terms of longest time ago on the show not age)? Is it Ben Wilson? I think he should be appointed decision-maker
Ben can pick the other 9.
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Oh, how nice to hear from you David! Your name rings a bell, but I'd obviously never bothered to look you up. An impressive list of wins before the 15-round format!David Roe wrote:I was on in June 2001, 5 months before Ben. So if that gives me decison-making powers, I'm in!
Ben can pick the other 9.
Sounds like a fair deal to me though.
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Does this make me the most senior at the tender age of 20? Was first on aged 10 in 1999!
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I've heard Kai went on when he was 2.Andrew Hulme wrote:Does this make me the most senior at the tender age of 20? Was first on aged 10 in 1999!
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You all are kidding!
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Its not very PC but an autistic spectrum knockout tournament would be good. The further down the spectrum you are, the higher your seeding. Mouthwatering.
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That's minor, I was on in '98.Andrew Hulme wrote:Does this make me the most senior at the tender age of 20? Was first on aged 10 in 1999!
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Why were you thinking of your idea, Matthew?
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Because if I don't line my toys up in a perfectly straight line, the world won't work properly.Jason Larsen wrote:Why were you thinking of your idea, Matthew?
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Oh yeah IIRC he got the word SA and beat Hazel Wheeler 2-0Jimmy Gough wrote:I've heard Kai went on when he was 2.Andrew Hulme wrote:Does this make me the most senior at the tender age of 20? Was first on aged 10 in 1999!
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Thanks Jason, I appreciate you telling me that.Jason Larsen wrote:Lee, speaking of your time on Countdown, Kate was going to look for your first appearance for me (the episode when Des O'Connor read my e-mail on the air,) but since they've moved I think they've losst the archives. I just thought I would let you know that.
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I've only just spotted this thread - apparently the sodding great "PLEASE READ" in the title passed me by.
Could I add my name in for consideration, perhaps a rematch of my one and only game, or just as a former youngish contestant who is now slightly more grown up (and still remarkably poor at Countdown, if I'm honest!)?
Could I add my name in for consideration, perhaps a rematch of my one and only game, or just as a former youngish contestant who is now slightly more grown up (and still remarkably poor at Countdown, if I'm honest!)?
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If you went down the couples route (great idea, BTW Ian) , Paul and I would be interested.
(Small chance I know, but nothing ventured, etc etc etc....
(Small chance I know, but nothing ventured, etc etc etc....
She came, she saw - oh well, at least she tried!
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Thanks for your interest ladies and gents.
Will keep you posted on any possible developments.
Will keep you posted on any possible developments.
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As no one else has answered, Amey was allowed back on the show twice, but Joseph didn't think this was fair and complained quite vocally about it. Ever since then, people have ribbed him about this. This is why they are saying Amey should be allowed to return yet again, but this time allowing Joseph's first return too, so that he could play him.JackHurst wrote:Could you please explain why this game would be so good? I think these contestants go back to before i was a real fan.JimBentley wrote: Another good game would be Joe Bolas vs. Amey Deshpande - TO THE DEATH! - but there may be some problems with that one.
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I probably shouldnt talk to Joseph Bolas then, not that I really know who he isDerek Hazell wrote:As no one else has answered, Amey was allowed back on the show twice, but Joseph didn't think this was fair and complained quite vocally about it. Ever since then, people have ribbed him about this. This is why they are saying Amey should be allowed to return yet again, but this time allowing Joseph's first return too, so that he could play him.
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He was a contestant in Series 52 (2004). I wouldn't say that, he seems like quite a nice bloke on here overall; we all have our bugbears I suppose.Andrew Hulme wrote:I probably shouldnt talk to Joseph Bolas then, not that I really know who he is
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Im sure hes very nice!
What I'm getting at is if he doesn't like people who have been allowed back on twice then he probably wouldn't like me
What I'm getting at is if he doesn't like people who have been allowed back on twice then he probably wouldn't like me
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Well, as you were only allowed on twice altogether, he might forgive youAndrew Hulme wrote:Im sure hes very nice!
What I'm getting at is if he doesn't like people who have been allowed back on twice then he probably wouldn't like me
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i wasn't... I was allowed back on twice, 3 total. One was just for a junior special tho!
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Oh right. The Wiki makes it look like your 2nd and 3rd episodes were part of the same appearance. Amusingly I've just noticed that you were the person who knocked Amey out on his 2nd appearance though! You kept your tongue in your cheek over that one.Andrew Hulme wrote:i wasn't... I was allowed back on twice, 3 total. One was just for a junior special tho!
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Oh yeah. I forgot TBH. Yes you quite rightly read the episode 2 and 3 were part of the same appearance in the junior special (along with Amey and 2 other lads). What u weren't to know about is the recording i did a couple of weeks ago which obviously has not yet appeared on the wiki!
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Who do I have to fuck or not fuck to get a place in this?D Eadie wrote:We're looking into the possibility of making some special stand-alone 30-min editions of Countdown in a few weeks time, possibly June 17th - the idea being these are aired at a later time of day during the back end of August.
Toying with the possibility of Goat Conundrums, putting different numbers on the 4 Large cards, and generally spicing up the gameplay a little, just for a week, just for 5 shows. Maybe even a numbers game special whereby some of you whizzkids take on Rachel etc. Am sure you get the drift.
Anyway, not really possible to do any of this without contestants, so if anyone is interested in theory, then please add your name to this thread or email me at damian.eadie@granadamedia.com
Only 5 shows, so no need for the purists to start worrying about the normal 45-min edition. Bear in mind that 5 shows equals 10 contestants, and not everyone will come from this forum, so don't feel maligned or upset if you're not asked.
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Wrong show. You want post-watershed Deal Or No Deal.David O'Donnell wrote:Who do I have to fuck or not fuck to get a place in this?
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Then you still need to pick the right box.Dinos Sfyris wrote:Wrong show. You want post-watershed Deal Or No Deal.David O'Donnell wrote:Who do I have to fuck or not fuck to get a place in this?
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Matthew, I'm not surprised you think thjat way.
Lee, I will send Kate an e-mail and remind her about the archives. Please check your e-mail soon.
Lee, I will send Kate an e-mail and remind her about the archives. Please check your e-mail soon.
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Steven Briers. You owe him a fucking anyway.David O'Donnell wrote: Who do I have to fuck or not fuck to get a place in this?
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Just scanned this lot after a week away, so I'll stake my claim for "seniority".
I tend to think it's a mistake to go back. Scott Mearns, for example. The reaction so far has rather blown the notion of extracting a fee.
I tend to think it's a mistake to go back. Scott Mearns, for example. The reaction so far has rather blown the notion of extracting a fee.
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Damian, if you are need of some girlies, I'd happily be considered - not that I'm actually that good at the game but someone has to lose!
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I think it depends on how much you've got to lose and how much you care about your playing record. Scott was previously unbeaten so he risked more assuming he did care, which I think he probably did.David Williams wrote:I tend to think it's a mistake to go back. Scott Mearns, for example.
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That's ok, Karen.
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Is anything happening with these specials? I thought I'd put it back up the pecking order for discussion. I'm just curious for 2 reasons.
1. I've applied by e-mail to Damian, although by looking at the other people who have applied, I'd probably be in for a pasting.
2. Even if I'm not going to be on it, I'm in the audience on June 17th anyway! (That's assuming it is on June 17th.)
So, it's a win-win for me, however it goes!
1. I've applied by e-mail to Damian, although by looking at the other people who have applied, I'd probably be in for a pasting.
2. Even if I'm not going to be on it, I'm in the audience on June 17th anyway! (That's assuming it is on June 17th.)
So, it's a win-win for me, however it goes!
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I would imagine Damian has already chosen the participants - would be a bit late to leave it until now.
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Having said that, He only put this page up 2 weeks ago, so he must have been pretty quick with it.
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Quick update, we had to cancel a block of recordings last week, so our schedules are all pretty much up in the air at the moment, so as a result its unlikely we'll do these specials in the coming weeks, but we do know who's put their name in the frame and will act on it accordingly if need be.
Cheers peeps.
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Cheers peeps.
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Any more news on these specials
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Heard a rumour some special shows were filmed today.
Obviously don't want to know the results but could we know who was playing and when they will be shown?
Obviously don't want to know the results but could we know who was playing and when they will be shown?
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I wouldn't be too surprised if it was true. Although it's no "dead-certain" proof, Kirk wasn't on the forum at any time yesterday, which is very strange...Douglas Wilson wrote:Heard a rumour some special shows were filmed today.
Obviously don't want to know the results but could we know who was playing and when they will be shown?
What makes me think that he was involved in one of those specials
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Kirk simply had a nice day out yesterday. He got up early, about 6:33am and walked to the gym. He likes to go early in the morning so he can watch all the old people work out. He is often surprised by the lack of young workers, working out, before work. After his trip to the gym he went home and his internet had crashed. Mystery solved.
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I'm regularly in the Fire Service HQ gym before 6.00am prior to starting my early shift at 7.00am. Does that mean I can now officially be called an old git?Ian Dent wrote:Kirk simply had a nice day out yesterday. He got up early, about 6:33am and walked to the gym. He likes to go early in the morning so he can watch all the old people work out.
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But if you don't know about it, then you can't have been in the audience so it can't have happened.James Robinson wrote:I wouldn't be too surprised if it was true. Although it's no "dead-certain" proof, Kirk wasn't on the forum at any time yesterday, which is very strange...Douglas Wilson wrote:Heard a rumour some special shows were filmed today.
Obviously don't want to know the results but could we know who was playing and when they will be shown?
What makes me think that he was involved in one of those specials
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what previous numbers wizard are you thinking of?JackHurst wrote:It would amuse me to see a game where Jeff plays Rachel. Perhaps with a favourite DC guest taking up Jeffs usual role, and I previous numbers wizard playing Rachels role.
not C V surley
or do you mean a past contestant that was so good at the numeracy game?
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What are the chances that Gary Osborne will come back to Dictionary Corner after March 15?
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Extremely high, bordering on 1.Jason Larsen wrote:What are the chances that Gary Osborne will come back to Dictionary Corner after March 15?
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We'll see
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Yes you will. End of JulyJason Larsen wrote:We'll see
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The tide has turned against Carol!DANNI WOODHOUSE wrote:what previous numbers wizard are you thinking of?JackHurst wrote:It would amuse me to see a game where Jeff plays Rachel. Perhaps with a favourite DC guest taking up Jeffs usual role, and I previous numbers wizard playing Rachels role.
not C V surley
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Can they do that on Christmas this year just for the sake of it?