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Old 21-02-2009, 10:47
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I think most of us will probably agree that one thing definitely in Jeff's favour is that he doesn't say 'okey doke' at the end of every round!
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Old 21-02-2009, 10:58
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And she hasn't worn stilettos for a while either (which is a shame in my opinion!)
She wore the most bizarre tan pixie boots the other day. It looked really odd, because otherwise she was dressed quite formally, in a sort of black cocktail dress if I recall correctly.

Still, I suppose Countdown's erratic wardrobe control is part of its charm.
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Old 21-02-2009, 16:15
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I think most of us will probably agree that one thing definitely in Jeff's favour is that he doesn't say 'okey doke' at the end of every round!
But he does say "Saze" for "Says" which really grates.
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Old 23-02-2009, 19:12
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Jeff - I am possessed by Richard Whiteley - fits in perfectly.

He is exactly the right kind of presenter for Countdown with good nature, a sharp wit and a corny line in puns. It should keep the show going for some years after it looked in danger of fizzling out.

No doubt he is on a fraction of the salary that Des O'Connor required. But at least he has his day job at Sky.

And, yes, you can see he is enjoying himself and wants to be there. That is half the challenge.
Stelling is the most sought after presenter at the moment. He will be getting huge wages. He is the best,so deserves it.
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Old 23-02-2009, 21:05
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Stelling is the most sought after presenter at the moment. He will be getting huge wages. He is the best,so deserves it.
In which case, he'll be gone from Countdown in a year or two. Not being funny, I loved Richard Whiteley, but they need someone like him, who's not good at doing anything else, so they stay in the job.
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Old 24-02-2009, 17:28
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Rachel was amazing today with that first numbers game! I think I'm in love.
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Old 24-02-2009, 17:30
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Rachel was amazing today with that first numbers game! I think I'm in love.
Careful, you will get over excited
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Old 24-02-2009, 17:53
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It's the numbers I'm excited by, obviously!
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Old 24-02-2009, 20:40
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It's the numbers I'm excited by, obviously!
Of course
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Old 05-03-2009, 21:54
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This week's champion is ever so slightly good!
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Old 05-03-2009, 22:43
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`Missed all games this week, I will have to use catch up tomorrow
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Old 05-03-2009, 23:43
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This week's champion is ever so slightly good!
He never goes for the obvious words when there's a "dictionary" word available, does he? It's not the first time he's been on though, is it? Do they often get second chances? Am I going to finish every sentence in this post with a question mark? No. But is that last one a sentence, strictly speaking?
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Old 06-03-2009, 00:47
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But he does say "Saze" for "Says" which really grates.
Carol Vorderman often irritated me because she, like Phillip Scofield, always puts a D in the word congratulations and always pronounces it congradulations and she also has a stupid annoying laugh and I'm so glad we have the more natural Rachel now who doesn't need botox and fillers like her predecesssor!
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Old 06-03-2009, 08:18
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This week's champion is ever so slightly good!
Love the Kirkulator - as his students call him! This week has been great entertainment (Peter his opponent yesterday was funny, when he said he had a ten). If there's a nine there, no matter how obscure, he'll find it. Is 130 one of the highest ever scores?
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Old 06-03-2009, 09:29
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Love the Kirkulator - as his students call him! This week has been great entertainment (Peter his opponent yesterday was funny, when he said he had a ten). If there's a nine there, no matter how obscure, he'll find it. Is 130 one of the highest ever scores?
I missed yesterday (Thursday)'s show, which is when I presumed Kirk scored 130. If so, then yes, it is definitely the highest score in an ordinary game as he got 127 earlier in the week which was also a record.
Can't remember if Jeff said the 127 was the highest score ever, as I know that in the early days of Countdown the final was done differently, or just the highest score in a normal game.

EDIT: List of highest scores as at 18 Jan 2009 http://www.thecountdownpage.com/hiscores.htm

FURTHER EDIT: - After reading the 'highest scores' page. I think Jeff probably meant that 127 was the highest score this series. Still a bit though
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Old 06-03-2009, 10:40
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I missed yesterday (Thursday)'s show, which is when I presumed Kirk scored 130. If so, then yes, it is definitely the highest score in an ordinary game as he got 127 earlier in the week which was also a record.
Can't remember if Jeff said the 127 was the highest score ever, as I know that in the early days of Countdown the final was done differently, or just the highest score in a normal game.

EDIT: List of highest scores as at 18 Jan 2009 http://www.thecountdownpage.com/hiscores.htm

FURTHER EDIT: - After reading the 'highest scores' page. I think Jeff probably meant that 127 was the highest score this series. Still a bit though
It was the highest score in a debut performance (although technically, it wasn't his debut as he's been on before).

I used to be able to go weeks without watching Countdown, but now with Jeff and Rachel, it's essential viewing for me now. They've really invigorated the show in my opinion.
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Old 06-03-2009, 10:53
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This week's champion is ever so slightly good!
Personally I think they should just not bother with the rest of the series and give him the trophy now!
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Old 06-03-2009, 18:14
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Really enjoyed this week's episodes of Countdown as they've got a high scoring champion (even though he has been on the show before- who else are they gonna have back?!) and my favourite Dictionary Corner guest in Dr Phil Hammond
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Old 06-03-2009, 18:16
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Countdown has not been this good since the late Richard Whitley presented the show. I liked Des Lynam, but Des O'Connor was just bloody awful!
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Old 06-03-2009, 18:36
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I didn't realise he had been on before (when was it?) but I agree that this week's shows have been brilliant.

I'd hate to go through all the auditions and get onto the show just to come up against the Kirkulater!

He never goes for the obvious words when there's a "dictionary" word available, does he?
I've noticed that too. At first I thought he was showing off but think it's just the way he plays the game, he seems to look for obscure words first.

Susie Dent even had to apologise to him after saying a word wasn't in the dictionary and then after the next round she had found it! I've never seen that before.
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Old 06-03-2009, 18:42
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Countdown has not been this good since the late Richard Whitley presented the show. I liked Des Lynam, but Des O'Connor was just bloody awful!
I agree - I stopped watching it when Des O'Connor took over. He always gave the impression he was bored with it, in which case, why take the job in the first place.

I like Jeff Stelling - very natural and engaging. Still can't get used to Rachel - she seems really nice. There's just something...
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Old 06-03-2009, 19:01
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I didn't realise he had been on before (when was it?)
Must admit i didn't recognise him either; looks like he made 1 losing appearance back in 2004:

http://www.countdownwiki.com/Kirk_Bevins
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Old 06-03-2009, 19:16
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Personally I think they should just not bother with the rest of the series and give him the trophy now!
I think today's contestant thought the same I got the feeling he lost interest after about two rounds.
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Old 06-03-2009, 19:43
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Can't believe Kirk didn't get one of the numbers games today. (And no, I didn't either, but I'm nowhere near his ability. ) Nor that he didn't get
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. I saw it as a possible word while the letters were being picked and was just waiting for the final letter.
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Old 06-03-2009, 20:27
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This week's champion is ever so slightly good!

He's a smug, bigheaded PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE (there's a 4 letter word for it but swearing is not allowed) I hope he loses to wipe that smug smile of his face.
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