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Old 11-10-2016, 11:17
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Have to admit I've never thought of it in this way - just a way of making sure they don't hear the answer incorrectly and then get it wrong.



If they really were then I expect Paxo would say it - they'd probably stop filming and he'd tell them I'd guess? If they really think they are doing it on purpose, then they need to change the rules and give them a maximum number of 'nominates' per round?



Agree with this - probably quicker in the end to say nominate than to check and then check again that the captain has heard correctly.
I dont think the answers to the questions though were in some weird foreign language, wasnt it the question about the Bronte sister novels? Hardly anything that is difficult to get off the tongue. She had already been told by the person next to her and yet she still passed them over. I think she was trying to waste a few seconds, again I dont blame her though.
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Old 11-10-2016, 12:31
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Agree with this - probably quicker in the end to say nominate than to check and then check again that the captain has heard correctly.
I have seen it before one of the team has had knowledge of a subject and the Captain has just nominated him virtually straight away after each question. Seems the sensible thing to do.
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Old 11-10-2016, 14:53
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Yeah but this was when the answers were simple and given seemingly clearly, maybe it was nothing and in the end I am glad they won, just thought Jardine nominated a hell of a lot.
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Old 11-10-2016, 15:09
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Yeah but this was when the answers were simple and given seemingly clearly, maybe it was nothing and in the end I am glad they won, just thought Jardine nominated a hell of a lot.
It did seem odd. I think nerves got the better of her, to be honest and she stopped trusting her ears. Are they allowed to change captains as the contest goes on? Might be wise, if they can.
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Old 12-10-2016, 10:24
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Awww we won't see hottie Lauder again.

But WHAT a match by East London. Bravo. All team members equally contributed and they all did well not to give away deductions easily.
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Old 12-10-2016, 10:52
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I have seen it before one of the team has had knowledge of a subject and the Captain has just nominated him virtually straight away after each question. Seems the sensible thing to do.
On the other side of this, I have seen the Captain take an answer from one of the the team and then give it incorrectly to Paxman, who has then said person X was correct but you must have misheard. Much safer to nominate if you're not sure.
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Old 12-10-2016, 13:22
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On the other side of this, I have seen the Captain take an answer from one of the the team and then give it incorrectly to Paxman, who has then said person X was correct but you must have misheard. Much safer to nominate if you're not sure.
Yes, I think Paxman quite enjoys being able to say that.
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Old 12-10-2016, 20:30
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Yeah I think exactly the same thing happened last week or two.
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Old 17-10-2016, 20:11
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Jesus look like an early 90s bunch of students
Adamson is just a small angry version of Syvret
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Old 17-10-2016, 21:33
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Jesus look like an early 90s bunch of students
Adamson is just a small angry version of Syvret
He's what is left when Syvret is exposed to the Dark Crystal.


Mind you, much kudos to Fairbrother for updating the Blackadder 1 look.
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Old 17-10-2016, 22:11
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Not an easy team to beat especially when Queens' only had 3 members in the team.


Well done Jesus


Oh and it seems like there is no episode next Monday. Why?
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Old 17-10-2016, 22:22
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Not an easy team to beat especially when Queens' only had 3 members in the team.


Well done Jesus


Oh and it seems like there is no episode next Monday. Why?
Is it autumnwatch instead? I wish they could put both on
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Old 18-10-2016, 07:03
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Not an easy team to beat especially when Queens' only had 3 members in the team.


Well done Jesus


Oh and it seems like there is no episode next Monday. Why?
Great British Menu is on for an hour (rather than half an hour) from 19:00 to 20:00 then Autumn Watch is from 20:00 to 21:00.
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Old 18-10-2016, 08:25
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I thought last night was one of the best in this series it seemed a shame that one team had to go home given how poor some of the people who have got through have been
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Old 18-10-2016, 09:12
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Great British Menu is on for an hour (rather than half an hour) from 19:00 to 20:00 then Autumn Watch is from 20:00 to 21:00.
Oh no - does that mean no Only Connect either? I caught the end of GBM when I turned on for UC - did anyone else spot the werewolf?
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Old 18-10-2016, 19:21
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I thought last night was one of the best in this series it seemed a shame that one team had to go home given how poor some of the people who have got through have been
I agree. Queens' could have gone through easily had they had a better draw.
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Old 18-10-2016, 19:23
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I agree. Queens' could have gone through easily had they had a better draw.
I forget Paxman's explanation for the positioning of the apostrophe. Which queens were they?
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Old 18-10-2016, 19:27
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I forget Paxman's explanation for the positioning of the apostrophe. Which queens were they?
http://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/life-at-...hat-apostrophe
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:08
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SOAS have slipped through time and were here for Ask The Family.
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:14
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They good
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:23
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Durham being dismantled.
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:25
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Good job Durham didn't get get many starters as they are slow to give answers.
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:32
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The two old Buggers look so cool compared to the awkward kids
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:34
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Edwards was amazing.
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Old 31-10-2016, 20:45
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Edwards was indeed on storming form, so much so that you wonder how on earth SOAS managed to get beat first time out. Teams so dominated by one individual do tend to be at a bit of a disadvantage against ones where everyone pitches in, but even so, I'd say they're going to take some beating. (In a series where there haven't been any really stand out teams.)
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