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Old 28-09-2016, 18:16
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That was a really poor, easy question about Bull Run. May as well have asked, which of these was an eastern US state in the civil war.
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Old 28-09-2016, 18:24
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New girl is making Lisa look like Brain of Britain.
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Old 28-09-2016, 19:58
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Beth out. Her questions weren't as hard.

I'm collecting statistics for this series so it'll be interesting to see who gets picked most on which subject and who has the best records etc.
Are you collecting appearance statistics. Will be interesting to see which Eggheads appear most and which appear least.
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Old 28-09-2016, 20:07
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Are you collecting appearance statistics. Will be interesting to see which Eggheads appear most and which appear least.
Only for this series, I haven't done it in the past.

I'd love for them to release all the past statistics they'd make fascinating reading.
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Old 28-09-2016, 22:04
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I like Lisa as well! I think people tend to dislike her because of her sarcastic remarks and how she didn't actually earn her place on the eggheads like the others!

I actually think she's better than Judith and even Dave on most topics.

We must be some kind of rare breed of human!
Yay! Welcome to The Lisa Lover's Club.

(I do have a bit of a girl crush on her too! )
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Old 28-09-2016, 22:56
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I can't help thinking that when the contestant calls him Tremendous Knowledge Dave, he's taking the piss.
It is piss taking but Dave takes it well, He's a nice chap.
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Old 01-10-2016, 11:19
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I can't help thinking that when the contestant calls him Tremendous Knowledge Dave, he's taking the piss.
I think I heard somewhere that Dave had that nickname on a radio slot up in Manchester. I would say that he would love to tell Jeremy to shut it, as it's just setting him up for a fall.

It's been a modest start by the two newbies, especially Beth. Pat and Barry considerably strengthened the established team when they joined but it is hard to say the same since then.
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Old 01-10-2016, 16:40
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I think I'm becoming addicted to Eggheads. Settled down happily to watch it on Friday only to discover that blimmin Strictly had taken over even that slot! Its like televisual lava, engulfing everything in its wake.

Just to add to the mix, I like Lisa and Judith. They give the team good specialist knowledge but sadly are often picked the most for their weaker subjects, quite understandably.

The new line-up seems to be shaping into an interesting combo, and with Kevin and Pat being in the green room for a greater proportion of episodes, it might make them more vulnerable.

I await those stats with interest.
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Old 02-10-2016, 11:04
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Is Lisa pregnant? I caught something on twitter about it but I can't find it confirmed.

I think I'm becoming addicted to Eggheads. Settled down happily to watch it on Friday only to discover that blimmin Strictly had taken over even that slot! Its like televisual lava, engulfing everything in its wake.

Just to add to the mix, I like Lisa and Judith. They give the team good specialist knowledge but sadly are often picked the most for their weaker subjects, quite understandably.

The new line-up seems to be shaping into an interesting combo, and with Kevin and Pat being in the green room for a greater proportion of episodes, it might make them more vulnerable.

I await those stats with interest.
I'm totally addicted these days, best quiz show on TV! I love the fact it runs in order, so they can't manufacture a certain number of wins per week by placing episodes like other quizzes do.

Getting to know the different peronalities of the Eggheads is also fun.

I really like the new ones, Steve's won 3/4 rounds so far, Beth 2/4 (both on Geography) and I think their knowledge complements the team.

Wish it was on Fridays as well!
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Old 02-10-2016, 18:33
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I'll be watching as it'll be very interesting how the BBC can make a doc stating how much of a monster he was back in the day while at the same time still employing him. And to be fair Jimmy is thr reason why they sacked DJ Tony Blackburn. They felt if they could sack some high profie persone for somethong that was actually cleard up back in about 1971 then we wouldn't still be talking about Jimmy when the report about him came out. And here we are with a show talking about him and his victoms.
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Old 02-10-2016, 20:38
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I'll be watching as it'll be very interesting how the BBC can make a doc stating how much of a monster he was back in the day while at the same time still employing him. And to be fair Jimmy is thr reason why they sacked DJ Tony Blackburn. They felt if they could sack some high profie persone for somethong that was actually cleard up back in about 1971 then we wouldn't still be talking about Jimmy when the report about him came out. And here we are with a show talking about him and his victoms.
Wrong thread?
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Old 02-10-2016, 21:01
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Oh dear yes wrong thread silly me
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Old 04-10-2016, 11:41
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Is Lisa pregnant? I caught something on twitter about it but I can't find it confirmed.



I'm totally addicted these days, best quiz show on TV! I love the fact it runs in order, so they can't manufacture a certain number of wins per week by placing episodes like other quizzes do.

Getting to know the different peronalities of the Eggheads is also fun.

I really like the new ones, Steve's won 3/4 rounds so far, Beth 2/4 (both on Geography) and I think their knowledge complements the team.

Wish it was on Fridays as well!
Lisa is pregnant. She announced it on twitter.

Eggheads will be back on Fridays once Strictly has finished.
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Old 04-10-2016, 18:23
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Is Lisa pregnant? I caught something on twitter about it but I can't find it confirmed.
Yep. It's a boy and is due in January.
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Old 04-10-2016, 19:14
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Cock up on the question front tonight, "The American actor Clifton James"!!!! M.E.Clifton James was born in Australia but most would describe him as British. Not only impersonated Monty in WW2, but played himself in the film I Was Monty's Double.
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Old 04-10-2016, 19:22
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Eggheads poor tonight. Dave has lost 3/4 rounds and Chris both of his 2. Impressed with Lisa so far she's won 3/3.
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Old 04-10-2016, 20:53
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Eggheads poor tonight. Dave has lost 3/4 rounds and Chris both of his 2. Impressed with Lisa so far she's won 3/3.
Two heads are better than one, obvs.
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Old 05-10-2016, 13:21
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Eggheads poor tonight. Dave has lost 3/4 rounds and Chris both of his 2. Impressed with Lisa so far she's won 3/3.
Chris has had sport twice to be fair, but yes Dave I thought was poor last night

Two heads are better than one, obvs.
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Old 05-10-2016, 20:48
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Very impressed with Judith on History, took it all the way.
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Old 05-10-2016, 21:01
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New girl is making Lisa look like Brain of Britain.
Lisa is arguably the third most knowledgeable egghead,.

Shes definitely not the worst.

I'd rank the eggheads in this order, (excluding the new two):

1st Kevin
2nd Pat
3rd LIsa / Barry
4th Dave
5th Chris / Judith
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Old 05-10-2016, 21:03
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I think I'm becoming addicted to Eggheads. Settled down happily to watch it on Friday only to discover that blimmin Strictly had taken over even that slot! Its like televisual lava, engulfing everything in its wake.

Just to add to the mix, I like Lisa and Judith. They give the team good specialist knowledge but sadly are often picked the most for their weaker subjects, quite understandably.

The new line-up seems to be shaping into an interesting combo, and with Kevin and Pat being in the green room for a greater proportion of episodes, it might make them more vulnerable.

I await those stats with interest.
I thought Lisa is often picked for sport, (if Chris isn;t on the show).

She's actually got a pretty good knowledge of sport
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Old 05-10-2016, 21:07
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Very impressed with Judith on History, took it all the way.
History is probably her best subject. Think most of the Eggheads are good at that subject. Dave probably the worst at it.
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Old 05-10-2016, 22:48
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Lisa is arguably the third most knowledgeable egghead,.

Shes definitely not the worst.

I'd rank the eggheads in this order, (excluding the new two):

1st Kevin
2nd Pat
3rd LIsa / Barry
4th Dave
5th Chris / Judith
Cant say that i agree with the lower half of this list. I do agree that Kevin and Pat should be numbers 1 and 2 but i wouldnt say that Lisa is 3rd. Judith and Chris often get called the worst just because they have an obvious flaw in their knowledge (Sport) however they are very good. For instance during Make me an Egghead Chris was the one egghead that came straight out with the answers. Where as Kevin seemingly struggled.

Barry hasnt been all that wonderful recently, he let down a couple of contestants on MMAE and hasnt performed all that well since. Dave is a good quizzer but does have areas that let him down. The thing with Lisa is that she is very good at current TV, Music and Film which other Eggheads are not as good at and that makes her look stronger in many ways. That said she has performed very well so far.

For me it would be

1. Kevin
2. Pat
3. Barry
4. Chris
5. Dave
6. Lisa
7. Judith
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Old 05-10-2016, 22:51
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History is probably her best subject. Think most of the Eggheads are good at that subject. Dave probably the worst at it.
If you were looking at each Egghead's strongest subject it would probably be

Judith - History
Pat - Science
Barry - History
Chris - History
Dave - Sport
Lisa - Film and Television/Music
Kevin - History

Kevin probably the strongest at History as well.
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Old 06-10-2016, 01:12
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Cant say that i agree with the lower half of this list. I do agree that Kevin and Pat should be numbers 1 and 2 but i wouldnt say that Lisa is 3rd. Judith and Chris often get called the worst just because they have an obvious flaw in their knowledge (Sport) however they are very good. For instance during Make me an Egghead Chris was the one egghead that came straight out with the answers. Where as Kevin seemingly struggled.

Barry hasnt been all that wonderful recently, he let down a couple of contestants on MMAE and hasnt performed all that well since. Dave is a good quizzer but does have areas that let him down. The thing with Lisa is that she is very good at current TV, Music and Film which other Eggheads are not as good at and that makes her look stronger in many ways. That said she has performed very well so far.

For me it would be

1. Kevin
2. Pat
3. Barry
4. Chris
5. Dave
6. Lisa
7. Judith
Judith and Chris also have big weaknesses in Music and Film and TV,
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