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1. i think countdown best quiz show ever keep up the good work channel 4 hopefully i will pass my audition soon and meet use all i think susie is lovely great person

   Posted by kelly shannon on 08/02/2010 21:57:33

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2. I WAS SAD WHEN RICHARD DIED - I WAS UPSET WHEN CAROLE LEFT. RACHEL IS A VERY TALENTED AND PRETTY YOUNG LADY - WHO IS ADVISING HER REGARDING HER CLOTHES? A LARGE PART OF YOUR DEVOTED VIEWERS ARE LIKE ME "RETIRED" - THE CLOTHES CURRENTLY WORN BY RACHEL ARE MORE APPROPRIATE FOR "NIGHT CLUBBING" PLEASE PLEASE MAKE HER WEAR LONGER DRESSES AND CLOTHES THAT ARE LESS TIGHT.....THIS IS A WONDERFUL FAMILY SHOW AND WE "THE VIEWERS" SHOULD BE ABLE TO WATCH WITHOUT BEING MADE TO FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. Jenni

   Posted by tiggerscan on 08/02/2010 12:12:24

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3. Dear Sir / Madam I would like to complain about the unfair result of Friday's game. The champion put forward a word 'swords' - but there was no w in the choice of letters. The challenger lost by 3 points, but if he had won the round with the disputed word - he would have been the new champion. I think this is unfair. Yours Faithfully John Slaven

   Posted by John Slaven on 06/02/2010 09:05:13

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4. Just watched Countdown this morning for the first time in years. I was totally overwhelmed by Rachel Riley. She is a very beautiful woman and just so natural. I must make Countdown my favourite programme.

   Posted by Paul from Dublin on 05/02/2010 21:46:30

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5. Hello Countdown staff! It is 5/2/10, and I have just watched Countdown as I normally do. They mentioned a word, Schnellygutter? I can't find anything about this word anywhere, but I think it sounds fantastic. They said it is thought to have come from German, and describes politicians... Could you please tell me how to spell it correctly so I can find out more?

   Posted by Robbie on 05/02/2010 16:11:48

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6. Hello dear Countdown Staff, I've been reading some press about the new Carol, Rachel Riley. She seems to be getting the same old fashioned criticisms which Carol received on occasion about her dress sense being too revealing. In this day and age I would just like to say that it's a positive thing that such an attractive woman is showing herself in an extremely educational program. Sexual desire is used often nowadays in society to sell products by attracting attention to adverts etc. Young males don't stand a chance of not looking towards the fizzy drink commercial with their fantasy woman luring them in. So why not a beautiful sexy woman to lure them towards area's of life they should be lured too. Yours Sincerely, Martin Lehane

   Posted by martin lehane on 04/02/2010 16:55:00

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7. I never get to see countdown as I'm always working, however for the first time this week I have seen Carol's replacement. What a gorgeous girl. Then I read all the comments posted here. When did your viewers last go out of their houses? I see girls from 10 to 30 years old dress in less than Rachel does every time I go to my local city. Its called fashion. Every person does it. Lay off her. At least she isn't some common trash.

   Posted by Jonathan Sayles on 02/02/2010 17:03:05

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8. your contestant on the show need to say consonant properly CONSONANT IS THE LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET. CONTINENT IS A PLACE

   Posted by geoff duke on 02/02/2010 16:05:59

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9. Quite often on the program Rachel, Suzy, Jeff and the contestants look sniffy about newly minted Americanisms like "deplane", "disbark" and "detrain." The latter - "detrain" appears in Robert Graves's autobiograhy "Goodbye to All That" written as recently as 1929. Obviously took a long time to catch on! Can Suzy find any earlier uses?

   Posted by Riccardo on 02/02/2010 14:02:27

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10. contestants must write down answers,if the don`t they getan advatage with extra time to find answers

    Posted by brian feary on 30/01/2010 23:05:39

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11. How can anyone be offended by a dress? She should wear what she is comfortable in and she looks great, Carol wore what she wanted to. What is the problem with being good looking and intelligent? I think she is a great role model that younger viewers can relate to. Some people are also sad enough to pick up on the fact that she says 'times by' do you also want her to say 'subtract' that is just petty. I have to say there are some very sad countdown viewers some of the pettiness of the comments make me laugh. Just get over it and enjoy the show.

    Posted by Sam on 27/01/2010 17:15:21

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12. I'm glad that I'm not alone in making a complaint about Rachel's dresses being far to saucy and short - for what is supposed to be a quiet, respectable quiz show on daytime TV. I feel sorry for that girl. But now I am now especially annoyed, not least because some less tolerant people in my house have now BANNED me from watching Countdown because they find Rachel's attire deeply offensive. I have always watched Countdown and enjoyed solving its puzzles. Now, I can no longer watch one of the very few programmes I choose to watch on TV. Thanks a heap.

    Posted by Tudocs on 26/01/2010 21:26:02

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13. Go on Rachel, you rock sister. Ignore the boring coffin dodgers on here. Brains and beauty is a winning combo. The shorter the better i say.

    Posted by flashpants on 26/01/2010 17:42:13

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14. I think that Rachel is a lovely girl, but do stop her saying 'times by' and use the proper 'multiply by' instead

    Posted by Sheila Chapman on 26/01/2010 17:02:20

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15. I hope Jeffs heart holds up like...

    Posted by Berek on 26/01/2010 16:25:23

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16. Thought Rachel looked incredible today. Amazing legs.

    Posted by Think she's great on 25/01/2010 22:46:29

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17. Congratulations Countdown! Brilliant show and I will be watching it even more avidly now since seeing Rachel looking fabulous in that dress today. Ignore comments made below by people with no fashion sense or "taste." More of the same please!

    Posted by Hoff on 25/01/2010 22:25:46

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18. Gosh. Now I see the dilemma the Countdown management team have. On the one hand you have a bright, intelligent and gorgeous lady like Rachel who adds sparkle and dresses to enjoy her feminity whilst clearly having a brain the size of a planet. On the other hand, your other commentors below are clearly threatened by it. I am sure there are lots of reasons why they are threatened but I won't dwell on it. Unlike their comments I am not trying to cause any offence. What I will say is that even in the hallowed Carol's day there was a grand tradition of her dressing to impress - in outfits equally risque. How you pacify these Daily Mail readers without making everyone look drab and tweed-clad like them - I really don't know. Good luck. In the meantime, please support Rachels' keeping up Carols' tradition of combining brains, beauty and a little sparkle at the board. And ignore the jealous comments of those with none of the above.

    Posted by Jack Jefferson on 25/01/2010 19:03:39

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19. Please point out to Rachel, that one from the top and the rest from anywhere else, means just that, One and only one from the top, and the others, small numbers, not as she did last week, all four from the top!! The correct terminology for maths functions should be use, e.g. multiplied by not timesed by,. And finally, surely she is paid enough to be able to afford a dress advisor, as her outfits are undewcribabley hideous. Or would it make more sense to bring back Carol?

    Posted by Jaybiem on 25/01/2010 17:04:17

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20. I love countdown especially the numbers section. However, my viewing pleasure has been somewhat uncomfortable recently because Rachels dresses are becoming shorter and shorter! I watch the programme for its content not for its fashion sense (or not). Todays programme was particularly gruelling, her dress just about covered her bum! Can she please wear decent knee length clothes, it is a family programme afterall. Presenters clothing should be classy, ladylike and presentable. PLEASE!

    Posted by Dayo Adeyemi on 25/01/2010 16:21:50

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21. I have watched Countdown for years, but find myself switching channels after 5 minutes. Jeff's fawning and inane comments are embarrassing. Rachel looks fabulous (for a sketch on Euro Trash) but for this programme her wardrobe is inappropriate. She is an intelligent and beautiful woman, so why the need to look vampy for afternoon viewing? Even my trendy and pretty 15 year old rolls her eyes at their performance!

    Posted by Teacher on 25/01/2010 16:14:02

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22. I am watching your show, and I am disgusted seeing your dolly bird Rachel wearing very short dresses recently, she is dressed to go out on the town her dress sence is not for a family show.

    Posted by Unknown on 25/01/2010 16:11:23

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23. Wasn't Rachel's dress WAY too short today?? Or is it just me??

    Posted by AM on 25/01/2010 16:08:13

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24. I find it disgusting the attire what the woman showing the letters is wearing. I would wea this on a night out! How short do you want your dress to be ?! It saddens me that a classic programme such as Countdown has to rely on the sex appeal of the overly skinny woman who puts the letters up. A very big let down Channel 4. From a disgusted ex fan of Countdown.

    Posted by Hannah on 25/01/2010 16:05:48

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25. As an earlier post said, definitely Rachel for rear of the year. Am now an avid viewer :-)

    Posted by Jack Jefferson on 25/01/2010 16:01:28

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26. Watching countdown today for the first time in a long while and i am surprised at the dress of the woman who puts out the letters and i have to say. "IS she eight" as the dress she is wearing would be far better off at top of the pops or something but hardly apporpriate for your viewers

    Posted by Niall hogan on 25/01/2010 15:53:05

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27. Which Oxford dictionary is used for countdown

    Posted by Peter McLoughlin on 25/01/2010 14:00:59

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28. Argh! Suzie, pierogi aren't American, they're Ukranian or Polish! Sure, they're popular in North America, but that doesn't mean they came from there originally.

    Posted by Catriona on 23/01/2010 15:58:34

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29. PLEASE can someone tell me why Friday 22nds episode where the letters were 'CARTEFAT?' (the question mark represents a letter that I can't remember), that nobody got 'ARTEFACT'. The contestants and dictionary corner got words of six letters max!!

    Posted by Amanda Comerasamy on 23/01/2010 00:17:49

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30. I am danish but have lived in this country for the last 17 years. My question is to Susie Dent, can you explain why the left side of a ship is called "PORT" in english ?. In danish, where the word come from, the left side is called "bagbord" signifying the side of the ship who is behind the "Steersman". The steering oar is on the right side wherefore that side is called "styrbord" steerboard. In all scandinavian languages the expression styrbord and bagbord is used, and also in german "steyrboord" und "backboord" and even in spanish "estribord" y "babord". Why are you english speaking people against all others, it was us who thaught you people to sail in the first place. I have asked all over the internet and received the most ridiculous answers. Can you do better as I have great confidence in you ?.

    Posted by Niels Winkel on 22/01/2010 20:31:01

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31. this is not a comment but a poser. but first due work commitments i do not watch your prgramme as much due to your start time please make it later now to the poser what comes next 5.1.20.100.10.2.50. ? a couple of clues probably the a forienger or the queen would be the last ones to know

    Posted by tony woodvine on 22/01/2010 17:44:57

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32. ask jeff current contestant colin grainger name of exfootballer which team and maybe which country regards

    Posted by michael evans on 22/01/2010 16:45:19

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33. All week I have been cringing as Susie poses three 'alternative' meanings to an unusual word of her choice. Surely she must know that you can only have two alternatives and therefore should have been offering three 'optional' definitions.

    Posted by Eunice Lacey on 22/01/2010 16:18:49

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34. I have just spotted this quite funny Gaffe from today's countdown. The experts only got a 7 and the contestants got a 6. C A R T E F A T D Is it just me or do I get the most obvious 8 letter answer. A R T E F A C T !!!!!

    Posted by MelChamberlain on 22/01/2010 16:11:02

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35. Hi, I am keen to know the origins of swearing and slang, how did it all start and where did it come from please? Why do people use alternative words ect? I know this is an odd request but I am genuinely interested. I hope you can answer this as it is something I have wondered about for a while now. Oh, and yes I do use alternative words myself.

    Posted by paul russell on 22/01/2010 14:04:05

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36. Hello, I often find words used in the series surprising, but I don't expect you to actually get them wrong. The word 'toothcomb' was incorrect. As, I expected, according the OED, it is hyphenated. Quote: 'tooth-comb, (a) a small-tooth comb; usu. in fig. use; also attrib. and as v. trans., to investigate minutely; ' Please try to get it right! Yvonne Tomlinson

    Posted by yvonne tomlinson on 22/01/2010 11:46:06

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37. I am LOVING countdown! I love the new line up and i think Oliver Garner is amazing. I'm gutted we won't see him till the final! When is the final, does anyone know? Oh and Rachel's dresses are amazing, she always looks gorgeous. xoxo

    Posted by Sarah Dodd on 21/01/2010 16:39:43

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38. did I hear correctly? A so-called 'joke' about domestic violence on the Countdown that's just started? Extremely poor taste, both to hear such a joke and to hear middle-aged men guffawing about it. I am disappointed to hear this kind of humour on a family show.

    Posted by susan fenton on 21/01/2010 15:30:46

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39. Rachel Reilly for rear of the year. Do you agree?

    Posted by deemaitch on 20/01/2010 18:05:33

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40. On today's programme (19.1.10) the soultion to the conundrum was 'toothcomb'. There is no such word. It is possible to 'go over things with a fine-tooth comb' (i.e. a comb with many teeth), but 'toothcomb' on its own has no meaning - no-one is going to comb their teeth; why was this word put in?

    Posted by Jonathan Ticher on 19/01/2010 17:16:33

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41. A Scrabble Question for Susie: I'm in a hell of a mess; with only a few letters to be played I am trailing my wife by 25 points. Yes, I'm literally scrabbling for my life. A glance at the board shows a Q next to a vacant triple word square. Now my Oxford Shorter English Dictionary lists q and therefore it can be argued that q is a word (don't dictionaries list only words?) whose plural is qs which would score 33 points; AND I HAPPEN TO HAVE AN s!!!! If we consider how one writes down the well-known phrase " Mind ones ps and qs"? Surely this suggests that q is a word and qs is its plural. Furthermore how would one write down a question such as " How many bs are there in Stelling? ( Answer it depends which bonnet he is wearing) WEAK JOKE The snag is that the general opinion on the web does not regard qs as a valid Scrabble word. This is outrageous. Perhaps, Susie, you can offer some sympathy whilst I sip my afternoon tea and contemplate my imminent defeat? If you can't help me then I suppose I'll have to fall back on the oft-used Scrabble excuse of having had poor luck with the letters I drew. Steve

    Posted by Steve Dobson on 18/01/2010 12:25:20

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42. Somebody told me that "DICKIPOGGY" featured recently, though spelt differently. This is a Yorkshire word originating in Heckmondwike, it means something like hanky panky but has more uses,can any one give me details of the programme in which it featured,many thanks Barbara Green

    Posted by barbara green on 18/01/2010 09:04:53

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43. Quite a while since we had the pleasure of Goeffrey Durham in the guests chair, any reason?

    Posted by david on 17/01/2010 17:06:26

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44. PART TWO Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous. Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake. England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, saved by the bell or was considered a dead ringer... And that's the truth...Now, whoever said History was boring ! ! !

    Posted by El Stevo on 16/01/2010 12:01:15

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45. I love countdown and watch it with grandchildren now, counting up who has the most letter of their name in the selection. However, must agree that Rachel's dresses are more like long jumpers and Jeff still can't keep his eyes open. Glad to see audience participation has been resurrected. I was in the audience with my brother about 3 years ago, and was so delighted that Pam Ayres was in dictionary corner, when can we see her again? Love Jo Brand, what about Gyles B? To mention other favourites would take too much space! It will never be the same without Richard and Carol, but please, leave Susie there! She blends it all together for me. Trying to find today's broadcast on line now, couldn't watch ! Must dash, chores to do!

    Posted by Jean on 15/01/2010 18:08:38

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46. Would love to ask Rachel, who from a silly childish start has developed into a personable pretty young lady, but why on earth does she use the word TIMES when calculating the numbers, surely MULTIPLY is the correct word.[Incidently I heard the losing contestant on todays show making the same boob!

    Posted by reg Tarrant on 14/01/2010 16:26:43

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47. Wouldn't it be nice if the program didn't contain those boring bits where the nominal celeberaties try and entertain us with the 'exciting' events that happened to them.....MEGA BORING or WHAT.... and Susies OWN interpretation of HER origins of words that she tries to make us believe by waiving here arms about to punctuate various points......COME ON, give us a break. Most of us just want to join in the program in working out our own answers. So, lets get rid of the DRIBBLE and have a decent program that we enjoy for what it is (a gameshow) not a platform for has-beens.

    Posted by Trevor on 14/01/2010 16:02:01

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48. My husband and I always looked forward to the time to watch countdown, as it keeps the old brain working but we invariably switch over now we do not care for Rachel Riley she has no personality and think she utterly spoils the show, she has to be so prim with an I love me attitude. Susie and Jeff do a grand job. Sorry to be so blunt but don't look forward to watching anymore

    Posted by ENID BONE on 14/01/2010 15:49:38

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49. I thought Countdown was meant to be a family quiz show especially as it is shown mid afternoon. I felt uncomfortable watching Rachel this afternoon. Her dress was unacceptable for such a show. I felt that it was more appropriate for a fashion show. Remember too that it is a winter afternoon so covered up legs and arms would be more appropriate. I think the "word" lady is very bright but my goodness when is she going to brighten herself up, especially her hair. Quite dowdy. Sorry but have been thinking about this for some time and have finally put "pen to paper".

    Posted by Christina White on 13/01/2010 20:36:02

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50. WALLY I sat close to Wally at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival (Hendrix) when he got lost. Despite John Peel's best efforts to reunite him with his friends, the crowd managed to have him wandering in circles for about half an hour!

    Posted by Alex Scrivener on 13/01/2010 15:56:08

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51. On todays Countdown, the subtitles were, once again, a disgrace! The word 'folding' remainned on screen past the score update and was still there when the next letters were requested! I'd like to say this is unusual, but it's now the norm, and sooooo frustrating. I have a hearing deficit, so subtitles are essential. They're meant to come up as the words are spoken, not like a 'banana bus route', several flashed across the screen at once, far too fast to be read. Please, get this sorted. I've been a Countdown fan for many years, so know how the subtitles should be done. Regards Penny Stone, Hampshire, UK

    Posted by Penny Stone on 13/01/2010 15:55:10

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52. Dear Team, And I mean everyone, from reception,(That's a NINE)),to make-up,to the production team cameras,producers,directors,Mr. Stelling,Miss Dent,(My personalfavourite),& Legs ELEVEN! Also Mr. Steve Davis, Guest. Thank-you for the most wonderful experience of my life. As I told you in research, I have met many famous folk over the years, yet not one as honest as those that I met in Leeds. This was my reflection on 2009, and 'YOU LOT CAME OUT TOPS'!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Tony Hurst on 12/01/2010 16:16:53

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53. I have watched countdown since the very first show and have never missed an episode,recording it if I was away and getting someone to record it for me even when I was in hospital. Towards the end of last year I gave up on it because it had become too dull and Rachels outfits were totally wrong in my opinion.Today I thought I would give it another go but within five minutes I could see why I gave up and switched off.

    Posted by Enid Billingham on 11/01/2010 23:00:03

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54. Countdown back at last. I changed my TV's HD setting from 1080 wide to just 1080. Rachel looked delightful. Happy Botday, Rachel. Keep smiling

    Posted by Les Woods of Lincoln on 11/01/2010 18:49:19

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55. i had a fabulous time, was made very welcome & put at ease,by everyone.if i could i would go back for another go,i would most definately recommend it to anyone.they are lovely.i know i said i wanted to meet richard digance,but thought u could only put the one person down,i like all the members of dictionary corner, jo brand was brilliant as always,thankyou all for making my countdown experience so memorable.i still watch everyday & still enjoy it.although i have not seen it before is it possible to go back on the show after years?.fingers x.heres hoping.thanks again lorraine brookfield .

    Posted by lorraine brookfield on 11/01/2010 17:58:11

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56. I say fair play to her, no longer are we in an age where women should be told what they can and cannot wear. She's obviously comfortable with what she was wearing and no one should be able to tell her what to wear. Fair enough it's a show but. Can't censor her for wearign a dress.

    Posted by G on 11/01/2010 16:35:26

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57. I've just turned on countdown today 11/01/10, I'm sorry could the dress get any shorter???? She has the figure and the legs for the dress but personally i think its making the show look trashy. sorry an Inch longer would be a little better

    Posted by on 11/01/2010 15:42:58

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58. I think Rachel needs a skirt please, let alone some numbers!

    Posted by Gemma Reece on 11/01/2010 15:41:29

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59. Just love the program & can't wait for it's return. Thought Jeff might like this joke - as the word LEOTARD crops up so often!!!! I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, So I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.

    Posted by Dee Simpson on 08/01/2010 15:57:11

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60. In answer to the question about the 'noughties'. If the last but one digit of the 2000 is 0 and so on until 2009 does that mean that 2010 onwards, until 2019, is the 'onesies' and 2020 becomes the 'twosies'etc?? Keep smiling

    Posted by Les Woods of Lincoln on 08/01/2010 11:49:37

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61. It's only just occured to me what the 'noughties' are or were. Perhaps Susie can say if and when we enter the eleventies (if at all).

    Posted by Arthur Pondsober on 07/01/2010 15:36:52

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62. Please can you help! I recently had a tightly contested discussion about countdown which I hope someone may clear up.... It was always my belief that the target figure generated in the numbers game is always related to the other numbers, but my friend thinks it is totally random and cant necessarily be reached..... could someone put us out of our misery?

    Posted by James Vigar on 05/01/2010 13:46:27

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63. Re Dorothy's comment on Rachel's bum. Too big?? you must be joking Rachel's figure is just perfect and her outfits complement it wonderfully. Carol is still my favourite though.

    Posted by John S on 05/01/2010 13:03:01

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64. Most of the guests in Dictionary Corner are intelligent and make a contribution to the anagrams, others such as Jo Brand ruin the enjoyment.

    Posted by Neville on 04/01/2010 15:14:43

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65. Please make sure this year you book some more interesting guests, last year some of them were very boring indeed. Tom O`Connor and Barry Crier were excellent guests, what has happened to them?

    Posted by roger on 04/01/2010 07:57:28

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66. yes

    Posted by wayne on 31/12/2009 13:21:01

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67. Love the programme in all its various formats. I especially look forward to the great variety of guests in the "corner". On a slight down note, can we please not hear "times the numbers" but rather have "multiply the numbers"? To time something suggests a stopwatch being used.

    Posted by Robin on 27/12/2009 23:29:12

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68. I am still waiting for an answer to what went wrong on Dec 1st when seven letters were portrayed on the screen and we had to guess the other two!Surely someone within the programme should explain this or is it above their wisdom.

    Posted by john on 27/12/2009 23:10:02

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69. I have just read Dorothy's comment about Rachel's bum. If it is that big, I guess I wish that Santa brings Rachel a smaller one! My special wish, however, would be that Rachel stays as sweet as she already is. Keep smiling

    Posted by Les Woods of Lincoln on 23/12/2009 16:55:45

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70. I was a Contestant in Series 57, Televised in October 2007, Has anyone ever applied to be on the show more than once? I would like to battle my wits again, 'keep the old grey matter' active' would i be able to apply again?

    Posted by John Scott on 23/12/2009 02:56:09

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71. I watch countdown everyday because I love to participate to see if I can beat the contestants, sometimes I do others not. I am 81 but not a fuddy duddy but I do object to rachel rileys bum, her clothes get shorter and taper in at the bum, and her bum is quite big and needs hiding, when she does(rarely wear a dress that is normal she looks very attractive,but it is not about rachel its the game that matters otherwise we should name the show the rachel riley fashion hour. please rachel cover your rear end it is too big.

    Posted by dorothy karevoll on 22/12/2009 19:03:53

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72. Hey C4. Always been a big fan of Countdown, and I'm sad to see the ratings have fallen off. To be sure, I myself watch the programme less and less. This is a consequence of the feel of the programme moving away, too far away from the atmosphere established by the founding presentation team. Although I don't want to compare the subsequent presenters to Richard Whiteley, once it was decided the show were to go on then obviously the comparison will be made. I feel Des Lynam was okay, gave the show a good effort but leant towards the competitive a little too far. For me O' Connor was pretty hopeless, bumbling idiotically in a vain pursuit of charm or whimsy, but Stelling is horrendous. If Countdown is axed by Channel 4 then it would transfer straight over into the blue sets of Sky without a doubt. Jeff Stelling is unwatchable. If I do watch these days, it is with the remote in my grasp to press the 'mute' key whenever he is on screen. The King of Sky Smarm. On a positive note, though, I do love Rachel Riley. I think the Sky-esque makeover has gone a little too far, but she is lovely, clever, delightful to watch. I'd keep her, were I to be appointed producer, and drop Stelling back to sport broadcasting, whereever just get off my screen, and replace with the most natural selection to get Countdown back to its Whiteleian roots: Jo Brand. She loves the show (though I doubt if she does too much these days) and would be perfect to inject some weighted sarcasm and slight salacity into the increasingly humdrum schedules. Jo Brand and Rachel Riley please. ( also what happened to that gorgepus other girl in Dictionary Corner, the one who used to wear dog-collars? Bring her back too)

    Posted by Chris Underhill on 22/12/2009 16:45:17

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73. dear countdown Last year i thought noone could replace carol vorderman how wrong iwas rachel you are doing a good job long may you reign as queen of countdown

    Posted by D COCKFIELD on 21/12/2009 20:25:15

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74. Dear Countdown, thanks for a most enjoyable afternoon show, only problem is during the final conundrum round, as soon as Jeff (and all the previous hosts) says 'lets have a look' we all know the contestant has given the correct answer, the implied moment of tension in the seconds before the board turns over is lost. Therefore even when a contestant rings in with the wrong answer, instead of the usual ' no it's not that, rest of the time....', Jeff should still say 'lets have a look, at which point ( 2 sec. delay) the board would turn over only to reveal the same set of letters (or some other indication of an incorrect answer), thereby ensuring a genuine moment of tension. This problem was beautifully illustrated in the semi final on thursday 17 Dec 09, between Chris and Innes. Enough said, hope you can sort something out in the not too distant future. Thanks again for an otherwise excellent show and all the best for the new season, regards John

    Posted by John Donaghy on 20/12/2009 19:08:01

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75. Dear Sirs. I was wondering why everyone was wearing black on the final today, except the 'number one seed.' Jeff Sterling was even wearing a black tie.

    Posted by Jon Mullins on 18/12/2009 19:49:15

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76. dear sir or madam i am writing to you in the hope that you check these e-mails before you publish them. i know you most probably check your contestants backgrounds before they go your shows but your octo champ chris evans as an unlikely resemblance to missing boy andrew gosden would look like today. i hope that they do find the boy and maybe i am wrong but i just could not let it go until i said something just in case. anyway have a nice christmas and a prosperous new year. mark

    Posted by mark on 18/12/2009 11:39:34

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77. my 19 month old daughter loves the show she now knows all her alphabet as she used to copy rachel by repeating the letters, we made her a set of letter cards and now she calls them out herself

    Posted by alan on 18/12/2009 09:00:12

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78. A friend of mine appeared as a contestant in Countdown in 1986. He's not been very well at all recently and I would love to get a copy of the programme he appeared on to cheer him up as he always wished he had a recording of it even though he lost to a Ron Green! He's a massive Countdown fan. Does anyone know if this is even possible? Grateful for any suggestions. Thanks in advance, Nicola

    Posted by Darce on 17/12/2009 17:12:51

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79. Kerry, I feel sure that the discussion over Father Christmas was ended by Jeff indicating that the conclusion was that there was a Father Christmas. Indeed, I know, as he calls at our house every year without fail!

    Posted by Les Woods of Lincoln on 17/12/2009 10:19:16

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80. Although I love Countdown, I was disappointed that the other day, my parents were watching it with my 10 year old daughter when on Countdown, they started discussing "when they found out that Father Christmas didn't exist". I have since had to deal with a very upset daughter and, although of course she was bound to find out at some point, this could have affected children far younger than her and I feel that the decision about when to tell our children that Father CHristmas doesn't exist, should be in our hands. THank you!

    Posted by Kerry on 16/12/2009 22:46:50

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81. Countdown The Musical? Surely the part of Susie Dent must be played by Jo Brand and possibly Richard Wilson chairing the proceedings

    Posted by bob nice on 16/12/2009 15:37:09

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82. I like Countdown it's a good programme please don't axe it I will be upset can't live without Countdown it's the UK's Number 1 game show Rachel Riley is number 1

    Posted by Rizwan on 15/12/2009 16:52:20

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83. DOONHAMERS: The numbers chosen were 10, 5, 2, 2, 4 and 8. Innis's calculation was correct. 5x2=10, 10-2=8, 8x8=64, 64x10=640, 640 4=644. He didn't use the number 10 twice, he used it once. He made up the first 10 by multiplying the 5 and 2.

    Posted by Janice fae Milngavie on 14/12/2009 21:39:48

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84. My wife is deaf and so we use subtitles - but these have recently been blocking the view of the letter selections, so there is little point watching. Can you lpease get them located e.g. at the top of the page? certainly not where they are.

    Posted by andrewker on 14/12/2009 17:27:10

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85. 15th December. In the second last number game Innis used the number 10 twice, I think. Perhaps a watchback is necessary.

    Posted by doonhamers on 14/12/2009 16:10:44

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86. I note that because of the presence of Rachel, Jeff Stelling has been referred to as a 'dirty old man'. I think the time has come to settle down to, and accept, the New Countdown format. For me, Jeff and Rachel present one of the best afternoon shows of all. How can Jeff be a dirty old man? He is own reflecting my own views! Keep smiling

    Posted by Les Woods of Lincoln on 14/12/2009 09:16:17

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87. I have been a fan of Countdown since its first broadcast - what is it - 28 years ago? I have always enjoyed Dr Hammond's presence until - alas - I bought his book last week after much promotion of it by the doctor. Sadly I find it very much not to my taste. I wonder what Geoff and the lovely Susie and Rachel think. But then at 87 years of age perhaps I am not up with the times which are not as they were in my early days. Incidentally Susie looks as,young as in the early days when she and I corresponded over my word "horsiclture" which got into the Oxford English dictionary for a time..

    Posted by Stan Procter on 13/12/2009 15:11:31

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88. I would be interested to hear from Suzy a summing up of such words as unkempt,uncouth and dishevelled.Why don't we use the affirmative any more?There are probably a lot more such words.

    Posted by John Clarke on 12/12/2009 07:52:35

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89. I got "exeats" from the letters in the online game, and it was rejected. Why?

    Posted by lilian rice on 11/12/2009 17:27:35

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90. My wife and myself have been watching Countdown almost from its inception, and have always enjoyed it. When I cannot watch it live, I put it on record to watch later, so that we do not miss the programme/s. Of late, you have stopped the subtitles. I do not know why, but it makes it extremely difficult for people like us, with hearing difficulty, to follow the programme. Please put subtitles back on without delay.

    Posted by Dr. D.K.Banerjee on 11/12/2009 17:27:00

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91. My wife and I are keen followers of Countdown. We will very much miss the programme during its Christmas break. Would it not be possible to show archived games from the post so we don't get withdrawal problems?

    Posted by Ian Fearon on 11/12/2009 14:52:06

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92. Where is the blonde female contestant that had won 4 games in a row. Just tuned in and she is not on

    Posted by robson james on 10/12/2009 16:35:02

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93. I just want to write and say well done to the Doctor on the show for explaining how to check genitals for cancerous lumps. I have always been interested to know how it is done but have never been told. Thank you again. I hope someone from the show reads this so that they can pass this on. And also Hi fo;ks, lpve the programme, but wonder if you might have singer songwriter, Charlie Landsborough, as a guest. He is a good man with worfs and was a school teacher, he is also very charming and interesting. He has a massive fanbase here in Britain, therefore, having him on your show would please ar leasr half the nation, me too. please, please, please invite Charlie. Thankyou for the entertainment. kind regarfd Diana

    Posted by Ross Johnston on 10/12/2009 16:06:26

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94. I just want to write and say well done to the Doctor on the show for explaining how to check genitals for cancerous lumps. I have always been interested to know how it is done but have never been told. Thank you again. I hope someone from the show reads this so that they can pass this on. Dave

    Posted by Dave Pollard on 09/12/2009 15:44:42

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95. Hi fo;ks, lpve the programme, but wonder if you might have singer songwriter, Charlie Landsborough, as a guest. He is a good man with worfs and was a school teacher, he is also very charming and interesting. He has a massive fanbase here in Britain, therefore, having him on your show would please ar leasr half the nation, me too. please, please, please invite Charlie. Thankyou for the entertainment. kind regarfd Diana Gregory

    Posted by diana gtegory on 09/12/2009 11:12:01

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96. Nigel, I'm surprised no-one you know can answer your question. The 'K' means thousand. It is short for Kilo. It's unlikely that a person would say 1,000k as it would no doubt be easier to say million, but people regularly say it for numbers less than that. For example - find the time to sit and watch Deal Or No Deal at some point, and you will notice Noel Edmunds saying (e.g) "That's the 100 K gone"

    Posted by Jenjenmcfer on 09/12/2009 10:58:40

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97. Susie said today that the Irish placename bally originally meant homestead. In fact it comes from 'baile' meaning 'town'.

    Posted by Matt Sheridan on 08/12/2009 16:37:41

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98. Just watched the show Tuesday 8th December where a contestant offered the word 'trouts' as a plural of 'trout'.According to my dictionary, the plural of trout is trout - rather like you have one sheep or twelve sheep.

    Posted by Bob Harrison on 08/12/2009 16:08:56

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99. Very interesting hearing Susie Dent discribing the origin of place names. Would like to know the reference book susie researched the information

    Posted by Geoff on 08/12/2009 16:01:35

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100. hi i think the lady on you tv is so hot and verey sexey lady i dont miss your show just so i can see hir all my love robert taylor

     Posted by snakemanrob on 08/12/2009 15:57:35

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101. HELLO,I HOPE SUZY DENT CAN ANSWER THIS QUESTION FOR ME AS NO ONE I NO CAN. WHAT DOES THE K MEAN, WHEN SOMEONE SAYS 1,000 K. AS IN POUNDS. REGARDS NIGEL

     Posted by NIGEL on 08/12/2009 15:46:15

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102. Just to let you know how much I have enjoyed Susie's book What made the crocodile cry. I have learnt so much from this ; its written in a fun way and really interesting. Jo Brands forward was excellent too

     Posted by catherine on 08/12/2009 09:53:24

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103. Rachael is stunning woman and brings a lot to the show look forward to watching her evey night

     Posted by Dave Mclaren on 07/12/2009 16:34:52

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104. why isn't there an explanation for the cockup(six letters) that occured on Dec 1st? There is only one other person, other than myself, that has sought an answer but as yet no reply,why? Thank you, John.

     Posted by john on 07/12/2009 00:27:10

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105. What happened to Tuesdays show.(1st Dec.) It was so in your face. I could not see all the letters on the screen. Getting the conundrum with only 7 letters showing is nigh impossible.

     Posted by tilleylyman on 06/12/2009 11:04:01

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106. Does any one know whwre Rachel's dress she wore toaday, 4th December I think it might have been a 2 pice with a belt?

     Posted by Elin on 04/12/2009 19:22:14

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107. Is it me or is there no letter V in the Countdown pack?

     Posted by charles donaldson on 04/12/2009 19:10:21

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108. Does any one know where rachael's blue dress is from. She wore it on Thurs 3rd Dec.

     Posted by cheryl on 04/12/2009 17:05:42

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109. Susie When stars go to film premiers or the queen arrives why is the colour of the carpet red and not any other colour? Where does the colour derive from or who started it? Mark

     Posted by Mark Crossley on 04/12/2009 09:06:46

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110. Does anyone else think this typical Sun hack in dictionary corner at the moment is a complete fool? Pleased don't invite him back on again.

     Posted by Jools on 03/12/2009 16:44:32

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111. please does anyone know where rachel riley got her outfit from including necklace on todays (3rd december) show?

     Posted by richie on 03/12/2009 16:21:30

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112. I have to switch over when Suzy Dent does her meaning of words. In a 2 minute period she says "er' about 40 times. Please stop it!!! Other people on the show don;t

     Posted by Dorothy Wragg on 03/12/2009 14:16:04

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113. This is only intended as a light hearted jibe at Jeff Stelling re his Freemanship of Hartlepool. I am sure that he is aware that a derisory name for a resident of Hartlepool is called a 'Monkey Hanger'dating back to the Napoleonic Wars. I promise not to refer to him as a Freeman Monkey Hanger.

     Posted by Brian Dunning on 02/12/2009 17:15:02

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114. Hi countdown pepole, I really enjoy ur show and with the help of ur show am now being able to lean many words and know many words that i did,t knwon b4. Thanks to all of u, suzi,u r wonderful with words, thank u. The presenter, ur wife must be the luckiest woman on earth, becos u will just be making her laugh all d time. Reachel thank god u ve gone back to ur normal hairdo, the Reachel i use 2 knw is back. pls don,t chance the style. Do ve a lovly xmas.

     Posted by Theo on 02/12/2009 16:05:00

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115. 2/12/09 episode of countdown. the clue was "tall person who may have to crouch down sometimes" answer beanpole. As a tall person i found this quite offensive. perhaps channel 4/countdown should consider the feelings of others when devising there clues.

     Posted by annon on 02/12/2009 15:51:08

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