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Clive Brooker, the name seems familiar somehow...
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I like Nilesh. Apart from the Craig David thing.
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He looks terrified!
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He doesn't look very Neil-ish to me.
Living life in a gyratory circus kind of way.
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A-lol @ "can't manage Wednesday" and "two minutes of ninja-ry time". Also loving the idea of shouting "END OF ANECDOTE". Oh, Vine, excellent Vine.
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Excellent solution from Clive.
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quality numbers Clive
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Clive,u r frickin awesome at the numbers
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VIDIOT for six
EDIT: DC stole my glory
EDIT: DC stole my glory
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GASEOUS disallowed eh? That's a poser for Lexplorer given that we've got it allowed.
And it cost Nilish the game...
And it cost Nilish the game...
meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles
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Thought he said GASSIEST.Ian Volante wrote:GASEOUS disallowed eh? That's a poser for Lexplorer given that we've got it allowed.
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Ah yes, that would make much more sense from the selection. I was busy typing out long words...Ben Hunter wrote:Thought he said GASSIEST.Ian Volante wrote:GASEOUS disallowed eh? That's a poser for Lexplorer given that we've got it allowed.
For pedantry's sake, he probably said GASIEST
meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles meles
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Haha Clive's ace.
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WINNER!!!!!!
3rd numbers: (75 x 4 - 5 x 3) x 2 - 1
16/10/2007 - Episode 4460
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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R14
(75 + (10*4))*5 - (3*2)
(75 + (10*4))*5 - (3*2)
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Well done Clive, for coming back like you did. Impressed with that second numbers game.
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Now why didn't I do it like that?Kai Laddiman wrote:3rd numbers: (75 x 4 - 5 x 3) x 2 - 1
Thanks for the kind sentiments, everyone. I think I'd have found myself very annoying - too slow selecting the letters, etc. I never thought I would ever apply for the show because I was sure my nerves wouldn't take it, but eventually went to an audition "to find out" and got a recording date three weeks later.
The second numbers game was obviously key. I immediately recognised 247 as the product of 2 large primes, but for some reason thought it was 13 x 11, which I couldn't do, so went all out to find a way of making 250 - 3. The hesitations in demonstrating the solution came from having written a second 25 instead of a 50, but I did have it.
The rollercoaster of emotions at the end - unexpectedly finding I only needed to halve the last numbers, hoping for an easy 1 from the top but not getting it, thinking I'd thrown it away before finding it didn't matter - was altogether too much.
Quite possibly the most nervous contestant ever, but not unique in winning after losing the first 3 rounds.
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Good luck vs Innis
16/10/2007 - Episode 4460
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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I got home just as it was due to start on 4+1; thought, oh blow it, I need something to eat first, I'll watch it on 4OD a bit later. And of course it's one of those days when the episode hasn't so far appeared on 4OD. How annoying.
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Well played Clive - a really good comeback. You clearly had the edge on the numbers.
I await with anticipation your performance against Innis.
I await with anticipation your performance against Innis.
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It's on there. It says latest episode 23rd June but when you click further it gives you the option to watch the 24th too. When 4oD is shit, channel 4 catch up is usually much better.Phil Reynolds wrote:I got home just as it was due to start on 4+1; thought, oh blow it, I need something to eat first, I'll watch it on 4OD a bit later. And of course it's one of those days when the episode hasn't so far appeared on 4OD. How annoying.
Oh, I had TOADLETS for a DC beater in one round. Lovely word. Nice debut Clive - well battled.
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Congratulations Clive, those first two numbers solutions were very cute.
Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant.
Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant.
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Thanks Kirk - managed to find episode to watch on Channel 4 catch up.
First numbers alternative.
5-2= 3 * 10 = 30 +2 * 25 - 8 = 792
First numbers alternative.
5-2= 3 * 10 = 30 +2 * 25 - 8 = 792
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Yeah, Tim Vine was absolutely brilliant yet again. That football anecdote was as brilliant as that one about Leonardo DiCaprio when I was on the show.Jon Corby wrote:Congratulations Clive, those first two numbers solutions were very cute.
Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant.
Alternative for 1st numbers game:
(10 + 5) x 2 = 30
30 + 2 = 32
32 x 25 = 800
800 - 8 = 792
I was in the audience and got that 2nd numbers exactly the same way as Clive and couldn't believe it. I was so thinking to myself, "Surely, there must be a simpler way than this "
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He has rapidly become my favourite DC guest.Jon Corby wrote: Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant.
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He was my favourite DC guest before he'd even appeared. Beat that.Darren Carter wrote:He has rapidly become my favourite DC guest.Jon Corby wrote: Also, Tim Vine is fecking brilliant.
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Sorry, what do you mean "click further"? Click on what? I've scrolled to the bottom of the page and there's no mention of the June 24th episode.Kirk Bevins wrote:It's on there. It says latest episode 23rd June but when you click further it gives you the option to watch the 24th too.Phil Reynolds wrote:I got home just as it was due to start on 4+1; thought, oh blow it, I need something to eat first, I'll watch it on 4OD a bit later. And of course it's one of those days when the episode hasn't so far appeared on 4OD. How annoying.
Channel 4 Catch-Up doesn't exist any more - it's all 4oD.When 4oD is shit, channel 4 catch up is usually much better.
Sorry if I'm being dense.
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Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
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Jeremy Vine.Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
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I think you'll be alone Andrew.
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I`m not sure how annoying you find him but I do find him wearing.Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
The very thing which appeals to many - the short, sharp, quick-fire gags and puns - is alright in short doses, but quickly grinds me down.
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Because Clive was such an entertaining contestant, the enjoyment of the game was increased greatly for me. Look forward to seeing more of your Borisian bumbling exterior hiding a sharp mind later today! Also, another Countdown first I believe - I cannot remember anyone asking the letters girl to choose a letter herself before
What a great word! Now I know what those funny little things I've got in my garden are - thanks!Kirk Bevins wrote:I had TOADLETS for a DC beater in one round. Lovely word. Nice debut Clive - well battled.
It was on the Virgin version of 4OD by the time I got home at 7.Phil Reynolds wrote:I got home just as it was due to start on 4+1; thought, oh blow it, I need something to eat first, I'll watch it on 4OD a bit later. And of course it's one of those days when the episode hasn't so far appeared on 4OD. How annoying.
I saw another comedian on TV the other day who was also very good with those - Canadian Stewart Francis (no relation to that grape crusher bloke).Ralph Gillions wrote:The very thing which appeals to many - the short, sharp, quick-fire gags and puns - is alright in short doses, but quickly grinds me down.
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Yes, SWMBO.Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
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I'm with you on this one Andrew, he's quite irritating (nowhere near as bad as Brandreth tho)Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
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I thought he was better yesterday (Wed) but poor on Monday and Tuesday.
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The show has finally appeared on the site formerly known as Channel 4 Catch-Up so I've caught up.
Clive was taking a bit of a risk allowing Jeff to tell the nation that he likes videoing amateur theatre productions. Most scripts released for amateur production now include a prominent reminder that videoing of copyright material for whatever purpose is illegal; I've heard of amateur theatre companies being fined up to £10,000 for making videos of stage productions for their own non-commercial use.
Clive was taking a bit of a risk allowing Jeff to tell the nation that he likes videoing amateur theatre productions. Most scripts released for amateur production now include a prominent reminder that videoing of copyright material for whatever purpose is illegal; I've heard of amateur theatre companies being fined up to £10,000 for making videos of stage productions for their own non-commercial use.
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I love Stewart Francis as well- I think he's possibly better than Tim Vine by virtue of his near-perfect timing, but that is not to say that Tim Vine is not brilliant as well.Derek Hazell wrote:I saw another comedian on TV the other day who was also very good with those - Canadian Stewart Francis (no relation to that grape crusher bloke).
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He never comes across very well with a totally dead audience, but somebody seems to have woken them up a bit for the last few 'days'. Or is that only the forumites we hear laughing?Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:I thought he was better yesterday (Wed) but poor on Monday and Tuesday.