The "Teatime Teasers" are certainly becoming more difficult: I had real trouble constructing BOBSTAYS from a selection with two Ys and no T.
Ah yes,
He said "BOSSYBAT", but on the screen came up "BOSSYBAY".
After the break, same thing on the screen, "BOSSYBAY" mysteriously becoming "BOBSTAYS" (a stupid word in the first place*), with Nick showing no signs of knowing about the error, and no references afterwards.
I even joked, as I watched it - "he will mention it, there must be lots of old dears calling them now, complaining".
* today's word wasn't as silly- it was FOLKLORE, at least achievable. Didn't see what the jumbled word was, as I just saw the end.
He said "BOSSYBAT", but on the screen came up "BOSSYBAY".
After the break, same thing on the screen, "BOSSYBAY" mysteriously becoming "BOBSTAYS" (a stupid word in the first place*), with Nick showing no signs of knowing about the error, and no references afterwards.
I even joked, as I watched it - "he will mention it, there must be lots of old dears calling them now, complaining".
* today's word wasn't as silly- it was FOLKLORE, at least achievable. Didn't see what the jumbled word was, as I just saw the end.
The programmes are recorded several weeks in advance and the jumbled word they put on screen will be put on during editing so Nick wouldn't be aware of the error in any case
Ahh, would it have killed them to squeeze Carol into the 30 year Countdown Celebrations somewhere? Okay, it's well and truly moved on, but I'm sure she'd have sat "quietly" in Dictionary Corner next to Susie and been no trouble.
Jo Brand is okay in small doses. I love Dr Phil, by the way.
Seems the only guests that are popular are the impressionists, Paul Zenon and some comedians (Tim Vine, Dave Spikey). The journos are pretty dull, you'd be lucky to get two decent anecdotes in a whole week.
Jo Brand is okay in small doses. I love Dr Phil, by the way.
Seems the only guests that are popular are the impressionists, Paul Zenon and some comedians (Tim Vine, Dave Spikey). The journos are pretty dull, you'd be lucky to get two decent anecdotes in a whole week.
I'm a week behind because of a holiday (I catch up at weekends) but thought Dr Phil was excellent as I expected.
Jo Brand is okay as long as she doesn't keep making up long unfunny words. I think it was her whose anecdote was the very funny heckling of Kirk Douglas's son - I was in stitches but my wife who doesn't watch old films never got it.
Kirk Douglas´s lesser-known son Eric was in the UK a few years ago, trying to make his mark in stand-up comedy. He was going down badly, so grabbed the mic and said: "What´s wrong with you? Don´t you know who I am? I´m the son of Kirk Douglas!"
There was absolute silence, then someone at the back stood up and said: "No - I´m the son of Kirk Douglas!"
Within seconds, the whole audience was doing it.
I'm afraid I turn off as soon as Brand appears as she ruins any show she's in. Emanates the impression that she can't be bothered to be there,just wants to swear at any opportunity and never gets into the spirit. Oh, and yet another platform for her 'aren't men useless' shtick (roundly lampooned by Debra Stephenson in The Impressions Show).
Thought Rachel Riley had told the world that her mother's Jewish and father isn't?
Whilst Rachel is undoubtedly the star of the show in terms of babe-appeal, what with her increasingly tight outfits increasingly enhancing her increasing curves, I have to say Susie Dent looked really rather scrummy today too - love that black and grey outfit that looks like it`s cantilevered to support her chest...:)
I thought it was good that Nick gave Carol a mention when talking about the 30 year story of Countdown - like her or loathe her (and I like her) you can't ignore someone who gave over twenty years of their life to a programme. To my recollection, that's the first time anyone has mentioned her name on the show since she left.
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Ah yes,
He said "BOSSYBAT", but on the screen came up "BOSSYBAY".
After the break, same thing on the screen, "BOSSYBAY" mysteriously becoming "BOBSTAYS" (a stupid word in the first place*), with Nick showing no signs of knowing about the error, and no references afterwards.
I even joked, as I watched it - "he will mention it, there must be lots of old dears calling them now, complaining".
* today's word wasn't as silly- it was FOLKLORE, at least achievable. Didn't see what the jumbled word was, as I just saw the end.
The programmes are recorded several weeks in advance and the jumbled word they put on screen will be put on during editing so Nick wouldn't be aware of the error in any case
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/countdown-carol-vorderman-failed-to-get-an-invite-1391076
Her wiki page quotes her as saying that she's a "non religious Jew".
She doesn't look Jewish & 'Riley' is not a Jewish name; whatever she is, I'm in awe of her brains and beauty.
Seems the only guests that are popular are the impressionists, Paul Zenon and some comedians (Tim Vine, Dave Spikey). The journos are pretty dull, you'd be lucky to get two decent anecdotes in a whole week.
I'm a week behind because of a holiday (I catch up at weekends) but thought Dr Phil was excellent as I expected.
Jo Brand is okay as long as she doesn't keep making up long unfunny words. I think it was her whose anecdote was the very funny heckling of Kirk Douglas's son - I was in stitches but my wife who doesn't watch old films never got it.
Thought Rachel Riley had told the world that her mother's Jewish and father isn't?
100% agree - dreadful woman.
Was it mentioned it started thirty years ago today?
I love Jo! Do you not like word-related humour?
:eek: What was said?
I wonder what the viewing figures will be like and how many complaints there will be.
Thankfully there's Channel 4+1 otherwise I might have to get some VHS tapes :eek:
L S F R S O A I E for nine?