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Tim's jokes were actually mistaken for the late, great TC's
http://www.thehumorarchives.com/joke...ine_one-liners Check them out, and the correspondence at the bottom of the page. Sad that his talent is mistaken and plagiarised, his sitcom Not Going Out, the freshest thing out of Beeb comedy for years, is sidelined, yet he's what the term "comedian" is all about
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Very pleased that the champion got beaten today; especially as he was so desperate to win that he pressed the buzzer in the final round, on 29 seconds, and make a ridiculous guess at the conundrum.
Definitely one of the most annoying contestants of recent times. |
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I agree, didnt like him from the start, he was so far up himself.
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Rachel has been very good at the numbers this week. She still seems quite nervous though; we really need to start seeing some of her personality.
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I really like Jeff as host but that's probably because I already liked him from Soccer Saturday. Still not too keen on Rachel but I guess it does go to show that no person is bigger than the show.
It's a pity from scanning through this thread very quickly that ratings seem to be going down. |
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In common with a large number of successful Countdown contestants, he has Asperger's Syndrome. This may shed some light on some of his behavioural characteristics.
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No one's posted this yet but Rachel made it to number 95 in this years 100 sexiest women poll which is pretty good going
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No one's posted this yet but Rachel made it to number 95 in this years 100 sexiest women poll which is pretty good going
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Yeah me too though I also can see why people voted for the number one (Cheryl Cole)
Saying that I'd have voted for Keeley Hazell (number 5) if I'd have remembered (or been safe to vote without Vonie slapping me) |
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Tim's jokes were actually mistaken for the late, great TC's
http://www.thehumorarchives.com/joke...ine_one-liners Check them out, and the correspondence at the bottom of the page. Sad that his talent is mistaken and plagiarised, his sitcom Not Going Out, the freshest thing out of Beeb comedy for years, is sidelined, yet he's what the term "comedian" is all about http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...un-527562.html |
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Thought Tim Vine was hilarious on Countdown.....first time I've laughed whilst watching the show I think (I don't watch it that often, maybe once a week, wish I'd watched it more this week now!).
And yes, totally agree.....the show in general is miles better with the new team. I can even tolerate Jeff Stelling and the way he resists trying not TO SHOUT in every episode As for Rachel Riley.....what a lovely girl! She's a breath of fresh air compared to Vorderman. |
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I've not had the oppertunity to watch it much since the revamp but Rachel looks like a lovely, charming girl and from what I have seen of Jeff he makes me laugh. They go well together. Neither of Des L or Des O ever really felt right for the programme and Carol's exit hasn't left the void I thought it might.
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That is possible, I agree
BTW, in one of the television angles this morning, his cheeks were wider than his ears !
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no disrespect but Rachel is not happy, I can tell. It's just too young to be doing such a job, you need to be able to have a slightly sarcastic or silly sense of humor, if, for example a rude set of letters came up. Carol was slightly cheeky and it worked, but Rachel would probably get just embarrassed
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no disrespect but Rachel is not happy, I can tell. It's just too young to be doing such a job, you need to be able to have a slightly sarcastic or silly sense of humor, if, for example a rude set of letters came up. Carol was slightly cheeky and it worked, but Rachel would probably get just embarrassed
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Yeah me too though I also can see why people voted for the number one (Cheryl Cole)
Saying that I'd have voted for Keeley Hazell (number 5) if I'd have remembered (or been safe to vote without Vonie slapping me) |
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Carol was 21 when she started on Countdown, Rachel is 22.
Jeff does enough talking anyway as he's good at it (that's his job) and the guest introductions Carol used to do were cringe making so I'm happy for the numbers girl not to do that any more. |
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no disrespect but Rachel is not happy, I can tell. It's just too young to be doing such a job, you need to be able to have a slightly sarcastic or silly sense of humor, if, for example a rude set of letters came up. Carol was slightly cheeky and it worked, but Rachel would probably get just embarrassed
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I hate it when Gyles Brandreth is in Dictionary Corner, he always invades Susie's personal space. Today ( Monday) he was leaning so far towards her, shouting in her face, she was politely leaning away from him at an angle, but if he'd got any nearer Susie would've fallen out of her chair!
Susie is so sweet and nice, I always wonder what she thinks of the guests that 'assist' her. I bet she dies inside when she hears Gyles is coming to terrorise her. I would call in sick if it was me... It's going to be a long week, I detest him! Tim was a great guest last week. |
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I hate it when Gyles Brandreth is in Dictionary Corner, he always invades Susie's personal space. Today ( Monday) he was leaning so far towards her, shouting in her face, she was politely leaning away from him at an angle, but if he'd got any nearer Susie would've fallen out of her chair!
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I am in the minority, but I like Gyles. He has such an affection and enthusiasm for the programme.
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I am in the minority, but I like Gyles. He has such an affection and enthusiasm for the programme.
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Phew, thank goodness the coffee had finally worn off and Gyles was a little less exciteable today.
Still leaning over far too much into Susie's personal space, with those starey eyes! Well Hamish seems one to watch; certainly romped through today - shame he didn't get any decent numbers games to get his teeth into.
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I didn't like Rachel's dress today.
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Carol was 21 when she started on Countdown, Rachel is 22.
She looks younger now than when she started on the show... (it has probably cost her thousands though)!!!
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Well Hamish seems one to watch; certainly romped through today - shame he didn't get any decent numbers games to get his teeth into.