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SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:11 pm
by D Eadie
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 !!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:20 pm
by Charlie Reams
This is linked from Apterous now. Get applying, folks!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:35 pm
by Jon Corby
I'm an APTEROUS member. Can I invoke the Kirkulator clause and apply again? :D

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:50 pm
by JackHurst
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. :)

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:52 pm
by Matt Morrison
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:54 pm
by JackHurst
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:53 pm
by Ben Hunter
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:58 pm
by Ian Dent
Ben, I think you should go for Series 61. First series where all 8 finalists were bred on Apterous?

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:03 pm
by Charlie Reams
Ben Hunter wrote:the likes of Hulme, Carson and Davies are applying for series 61
You forgot Pugh! Don't forget Pugh!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:16 pm
by Jimmy Gough
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:18 pm
by Oliver Garner
A semifinal line-up of Hulme, Davies, Carson and Pugh would by scary

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:25 pm
by Neil Zussman
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.
;)

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:06 pm
by Ben Hunter
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:48 pm
by Andrew Hulme
Just sent my form off

Exciting stuff!!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:10 pm
by Charlie Reams
LMAO, Pugh Dogg.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:17 pm
by Darren Carter
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?

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:06 am
by D Eadie
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:08 am
by D Eadie
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:37 am
by Ian Dent
Andrew,

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

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:59 am
by Andrew Hulme
I attached one Ian

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:36 pm
by Ian Dent
Thanks Andrew.

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

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:29 pm
by Oliver Garner
Ian Dent wrote:Thanks Andrew.

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

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:31 pm
by Ian Dent
Have you applied Oliver?

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:32 pm
by Oliver Garner
Yep, just waiting for the audition date

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:35 pm
by Ben Hunter
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...

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:31 pm
by Charlie Reams
Sounds like Series 61 is gonna be quite an aptofest.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:05 pm
by tonywarren
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 :lol:

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:21 pm
by Ben Hunter
tonywarren wrote:Better to regret things done than not done.
I used to believe this, then I got crabs.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:24 pm
by Julie T
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:01 pm
by Ian Dent
Blimey that was quick. Got a letter today inviting me to a London audition next month.

Must get training.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:06 pm
by Darren Carter
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?

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:09 pm
by Ian Dent
Yesterday!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:11 pm
by Darren Carter
Ian Dent wrote:Yesterday!
Blimey, they must be keen.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:21 pm
by Darren Carter
Does every applicant get an audition or just a select few?

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:40 pm
by Eoin Monaghan
I'll probably apply for series 62.
Although beating Traver's record sounds nice...

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:37 pm
by Jon O'Neill
Darren Carter wrote:Does every applicant get an audition or just a select few?
Every applicant does.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:18 pm
by Callum Laddiman
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.

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:05 pm
by Eoin Monaghan
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!
:x :x

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:29 pm
by Naomi Laddiman
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!!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:48 pm
by Kate Horton
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!!
:lol: Love it!!

Re: SERIES 61

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:35 am
by Howard Somerset
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?