Countdown

[barry1010]

I'm quite enjoying Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's contribution to the show. I wouldn't mind if she permanently replaced Rachel.

[Boto]

Obviously there is no need for Susie Dent as one person can do her job (probably through an earpiece) and his own.

[cashier]

I was thinking that whilst watching this afternoon barry. Just wish she'd say aitch properly and show a bit of personality. Beautiful face. The Susie Dent position has been done twice earlier this year, once by a female called Rachel who was brilliant and can't remember the other.

[barry1010]

If I remember correctly Gyles Brandeth was solo in dictionary corner recently. He is never lost for words but I do miss Susie, she knows her subject and speaks with authority in a fun and interesting way.

I do think Anne-Marie will relax more over time, cashier.

[Arksided]

I haven't seen it for ages but earlier I did think Rachels changed a bit hasn't she, then Adrian Chiles came on so carried on channel hopping.

[Cloverjo]

I used to like Countdown, but Anne Robinson has put me right off it.

[Arksided]

I always had a soft spot for Susie, has she left ?

[barry1010]

Adrian made me laugh yesterday when he lost patience with the young whizz kid.

[cashier]

She doesn't bring anything to it that's for certain.

[barry1010]

No, Ark, she is off due to Covid testing. As they film a week in one day she has been off all week

[cashier]

Didn't he lose it with Anne for keeping asking Ahmed what his words meant? For a reporter, who job was words, she doesn't seem the slightest bit interested in words.

[Arksided]

Ahh ok, thanks.

[zebo]

Listening to the Archers then watching Countdown was always our lunchtime routine. When my OH died at the start of the first lockdown I found I couldn't watch it, a couple of months ago I did watch it again but couldn't bear Anne Robinson, so awful. Oddly enough I never had any problem watching Naughty Countdown late at night because OH never watched it, he couldn't stand it!

[Arksided]

Do you mean 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, I like both shows but not so keen on the mash up of them.

[Hopkirk]

Adrian Chiles is a good man.

[barry1010]

cashier, Adrian got frustrated with the contestant when he was explaining the meaning of his word - 'are you even taking this in? Aren't you even a bit interested in the meaning of the words?' The contestant just shrugged and said, 'not really'.

[drmorgans]

I think Anne Robinson's short chats with the contestants are an interesting change but sometimes (reverting to type) she can be a little snarky. Not sure I like it, particularly if it is unsettling already nervous contestants. Always thought Helen Fospero would be a good host (if she would accept it).

[Bazile]

^^^
Was that the number 1 seed ?

[Bazile]

My question was to Barry

[barry1010]

Yes it was, Bazile. He must have a superb memory and seems likeable enough.

I never thought I'd say it but I really don't mind Anne hosting Countdown although her 'flirting' with some of the younger male contestants makes me cringe a bit. I think she does pick her targets, though, knows they can handle it.

[piggynose]

19.07 hoppy. Course he's a good man, he's one of us, a baggies fan.