No Countdown next week :(

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:13 am

I've just checked, and see that Channel 4 is devoted to racing from Goodwood from Tuesday to Friday afternoons next week, and there's no Monday programme either.

Time to catch up with some old tapes, I think.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:17 am

There should be a healthy glut of Series 49 recaps in the Historical Recaps forum to keep you going for the week.

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:01 am

After the show on Friday, there will be no NEW Countdowns until Monday August 25th.

However, for the week of Monday August 11th, there will be 5 repeat transmissions shown.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:20 am

Damian E wrote:After the show on Friday, there will be no NEW Countdowns until Monday August 25th.

However, for the week of Monday August 11th, there will be 5 repeat transmissions shown.

What repeats are you showing?

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:25 pm

Just 5 nice, funny, competitive and enjoyable games - so none of yours.

Matt Coates · Post by **Matt Coates** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:52 pm

please show mine, please, please

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:28 pm

Show Jonathan Coles vs Connie. That game was immense!

JasonCullen · Post by **JasonCullen** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:37 pm

Show Jason Cullen vs Nigel Fisher from 7/12/07. I really admired the young Jason's fine annihilation of his opponent after a very even start

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:57 pm

I don't think many would agree, but I would like to see some of the series finals again. As its for 5 days, you could do series 54 - 58

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Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:09 pm

PLEASE show the Pete Cashmore vs. Dag griffiths grand final rematch. That game was hysterical.

...Could we be seeing soon some of the previously unaired special episodes?

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:36 pm

Show Harvey Freeman v David Trace in the CofC final.

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:50 pm

We're showing 2 weeks of repeats now. Aug 11 - 15 is 5 shows of David Edwards from July 07 - and Aug 18 - 23 is 5 shows of Neil Mckenzie.

Julian Fell · Post by **Julian Fell** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:41 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Damian E wrote:After the show on Friday, there will be no NEW Countdowns until Monday August 25th.

However, for the week of Monday August 11th, there will be 5 repeat transmissions shown.

I second those emotions... guess I'll have to get a life now

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:28 pm

Damian E wrote:We're showing 2 weeks of repeats now. Aug 11 - 15 is 5 shows of David Edwards from July 07 - and Aug 18 - 23 is 5 shows of Neil Mckenzie.

Thats a bit disappointing. I thought with it being reruns it might've been very old episodes from the 1980's etc.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:29 pm

Damian E wrote:We're showing 2 weeks of repeats now. Aug 11 - 15 is 5 shows of David Edwards from July 07 - and Aug 18 - 23 is 5 shows of Neil Mckenzie.

I have to say, Damian, that I'm underwhelmed!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:04 am

Lovely.

James Hurrell · Post by **James Hurrell** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:59 am

Hmm interesting, sort of.

I was on holiday last year during David's run so will actually be able to pick up on games I'd missed which works well.

A little, in fact a lot, surprised at the choices. Any reason?

Would have thought repeat finals / old specials / tight high scoring games would have featured???

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:56 pm

Well in my mind all along it's been pretty obvious they wouldn't choose one with Whiteley or Lynam for a few reasons. Such as they don't wanna have to pay royalties if they can avoid it, because it's only us that would be more excited by some old finals. I'm just guessing but my instincts say that it would be contractually complex for them to show repeats of episodes with a different presenter.

Also old finals are generally more serious, so while the standard of play is better, it's only us who really appreciates that. Old specials were all presented by Whiteley, and if they show non-sequential episodes (such as a few high-scoring close games) old people will get confused.

This is how I guess it was reasoned.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:06 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:... old people will get confused.

Delighted that you're being so considerate of me, Jono

Matt Coates · Post by **Matt Coates** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:14 pm

surprised we are seeing a repeat of 5 games shown only 2/3 weeks ago

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:21 pm

The more pressing question is will my Sky+ pick up these repeats on Series Link?

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:19 pm

Two weeks of repeats? Has that happened before in 25 years?

Reading between the lines, looks like Des O'C has left you in the lurch and that the parting was not sweet sorrow. He obviously has already recorded his last programme....

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:31 pm

Chris Corby wrote:Two weeks of repeats? Has that happened before in 25 years?

Reading between the lines, looks like Des O'C has left you in the lurch and that the parting was not sweet sorrow. He obviously has already recorded his last programme....

Don't be ridiculous. Its just a coincidence.

Des hasn't obviously recorded his last programme - he's due back in August and we've about another 70 shows to make before the series end.

I don't know what lines you were reading between, but they weren't made of white powder by any chance?

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:23 am

Why would they pre-empt Countdown by something not everyone cares about?

Julian Fell · Post by **Julian Fell** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:19 am

Because not everyone cares about Countdown?

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:56 am

Julian Fell wrote:Because not everyone cares about Countdown?

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:11 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:
Julian Fell wrote:Because not everyone cares about Countdown?

It's quite true. I find it hard to believe, but some of my friends haven't even heard of Countdown.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:20 pm

Howard Somerset wrote:It's quite true. I find it hard to believe, but some of my friends haven't even heard of Countdown.

Not caring about Countdown is one thing, but to have never heard of it just labels you as ignorant IMO.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:58 pm

Jon Corby wrote:Not caring about Countdown is one thing, but to have never heard of it just labels you as ignorant IMO.

That what I tell them. But usually not in such a polite manner.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:04 pm

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:09 pm

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:22 pm

You're kidding, Damian!

Well, I was actually surprised by Howard!

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:58 pm

Damian E wrote:
Chris Corby wrote:Two weeks of repeats? Has that happened before in 25 years?

Reading between the lines, looks like Des O'C has left you in the lurch and that the parting was not sweet sorrow. He obviously has already recorded his last programme....

Don't be ridiculous. Its just a coincidence.

Des hasn't obviously recorded his last programme - he's due back in August and we've about another 70 shows to make before the series end.

I don't know what lines you were reading between, but they weren't made of white powder by any chance?

Pleased to hear it Damian. The only way we get any inside information out of you is to pick a fight!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:11 pm

I didn't notice any mention of the four week break at the end of today's programme. Indeed, I think Des said something like "See you next Monday for the next programme."

Ray Folwell · Post by **Ray Folwell** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:11 pm

And Des signs off with "We'll see you on Monday.."

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:36 am

They tape their shows in advance, I know that!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:55 am

Jason Larsen wrote:They tape their shows in advance, I know that!

My point was simply that they didn't seem to know about the four week break in advance. It appears to have been a short notice plan.

When it goes off for the Cheltenham Festival or cricket, this is always mentioned at the end of the last programme before the break.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:49 pm

Could it possibly be because they are in the middle of a search for replacements for Des and Carol?

John Tuttle · Post by **John Tuttle** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:15 am

rayfolwell wrote:And Des signs off with "We'll see you on Monday.."

Exactly - he never said which Monday!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:17 pm

Aug 11 - 15 Countdown repeats - 2.45pm

Aug 18 - 22 Countdown repeats - 3.45pm

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:45 pm

Damian E wrote:Aug 11 - 15 Countdown repeats - 2.45pm

Aug 18 - 22 Countdown repeats - 3.45pm

Joe Denniss · Post by **Joe Denniss** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:45 pm

I think Mikey Lear's first game against Rory someone should be repeated, even if it is on Youtube.

Martin Smith · Post by **Martin Smith** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:38 pm

It's a shame the two weeks haven't been used for repeats of classic games, such as finals and Crucial conundrums. Four weeks effectively without it will have rotted my brain - good job I haven't been in most days.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:18 am

In the opening post of this thread, I mentioned that the week (which developed into four weeks) without Countdown would give an opportunity to catch up with tapes of some old recordings.

For me that opportunity finishes today, as I'm going to be away until the end of the month. But I have used the three weeks I got in the way I predicted, and have managed to watch many old programmes. Most of these have been from series 57, and it was good to get the chance to see at least two members of this forum during that time. I saw Matthew Green's entire run, closely followed by the only programme I managed to get of Dinos. Thanks both of you for entertaining me during breakfast and lunch during the last few days.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:31 pm

Was there a reason for the repeats rather than new Countdowns by the way? If so, I missed what is was.

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:33 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote:Was there a reason for the repeats rather than new Countdowns by the way? If so, I missed what is was.

Some of us thought it was to do with Des and Carol quitting and therefore having enough new programmes to see out the year but only if a fortnight was lost along the way. However, we are porbably wrong. Damian intimated that during the two weeks of the Olympics there is no point in trying to compete with the Beeb and it was money down the drain to air new porgrammes.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:34 pm

Really looking forward to first new episode in a month tomorrow.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:18 pm

Talk about great timing! The first new episode of Countdown in a month airs tomorrow, as will Deal or No Deal start its fourth season!

That's wonderful!

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:44 pm

Good to have Countdown back after a month's break. A bit of a scrappy old game, but I must admit I really enjoyed it. It still seems pretty unreal to me at the moment that Carol is leaving, I must confess...

Mike.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:21 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Talk about great timing! The first new episode of Countdown in a month airs tomorrow, as will Deal or No Deal start its fourth season!

That's wonderful!

But Deal or No Deal is rubbish.

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:22 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:Talk about great timing! The first new episode of Countdown in a month airs tomorrow, as will Deal or No Deal start its fourth season!

That's wonderful!
But Deal or No Deal is rubbish.

Seconded

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:38 pm

Dinos Sfyris wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:But Deal or No Deal is rubbish.
Seconded

It's nice to have a gameshow that doesn't focus on General Knowledge questions (though some are okay), but Deal or No Deal does goes over the top and it's way too dramatical.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:29 am

I like Noel Edmonds, but that doesn't change the fact that everything all fell into place!

Paul Howe · Post by **Paul Howe** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:38 am

Did anyone see today's episode? Some ultra flamboyant caricature of a man, sadly all too typical of DOND contestants, went right to the end and amusingly won 50p. Then after the game had finished the banker decided to give him 3800 anyway, just because he had a sob story (dead dad, friend needed to pay off a loan

which he didnt think too much of when turning down an earlier offer of ten grand)

Does this sort of thing happen often? If I was a previous contestant on the show I'd be mightily pissed off, and also it seems a bit shifty in light of the phonein scandals, although I have no idea of this sort of thing is actually against any rules.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:24 am

I have an interesting phrase for all of you!

Those of you who like Countdown but dislike "Deal or No Deal" say to yourselves, "No deal, or no deal, but Countdown."

That would be a great way for Des O'Connor to applaud until the cows come home!

M. George Quinn · Post by **M. George Quinn** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:13 pm

Unusual court case in the papers today; apparently the word ‘interesting’ is currently suing a certain Mr Larsen for defamation of character…

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:17 pm

You are kidding, George! "No deal, or no deal, but Countdown" means you could always leave Deal or No Deal, but you could never leave Countdown!

In order to better explain what I'm saying, let me explain that Deal or No Deal won't last forever!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:51 pm

Now that Countdown is back on, shouldn't this topic really be locked?

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:31 pm

Joseph Bolas wrote:Now that Countdown is back on, shouldn't this topic really be locked?

Why bother?

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:32 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:Now that Countdown is back on, shouldn't this topic really be locked?
Why bother?

I was kinda hoping it'd die of natural causes, sadly I was wrong.