Countdown.

[its grim up north]

I didn't like Anne when she first took over but must say I'm warming to her. Obviously Richard was the original and best ,but who do you think is the best presenter.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I didn't like Anne when she first took over but must say I'm warming to her. Obviously Richard was the original and best ,but who do you think is the best presenter.

Jimmy Carr ;-)

 

[Blue Mist]

Anne as in the 'Anne I've had so much surgery done to my face I look like a potato Robinson' ?

 

[journolud]

Jon Pertwee…

Oh sorry this isn’t the Doctor Who thread

 

[mat]

Rachel Riley being motted to the 93:20 Sky Commentary.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Michael Miles, more talent than that rag Riley.

 

[mccity]

Admittedly I rarely ever watched it but when I did I actually liked Jeff Stelling a lot.

Whitely was the best I saw but Stelling I think came closest to replicating his charm.

 

[mat]

Colin Murray was decent to be honest. He was like a kid in a sweet shop doing his temporary stint and it showed.

 

[Ribchester]

Michael Miles, more talent than that rag Riley.

Gong

 

[Big Swifty]

The late Des O'Connor did a stint as host. It wasn't a good choice, as he looked bemused by the whole thing. I don't think he really related to words, but at least he never sang Dick-a-Dum-Dum" on the show.
He was soon replaced.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Des O'Connor was my favourite after Richard Whiteley, he had the best rapport with the contestants. Can't stand Anne Robinson.

 

[Blue Mist]

What I want to know is how a person who has not be heard of for years suddenly gets a prime show.
Villa Black was the same, now Robinson. Do their agents bung someone ?

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

The late Des O'Connor did a stint as host. It wasn't a good choice, as he looked bemused by the whole thing. I don't think he really related to words, but at least he never sang Dick-a-Dum-Dum" on the show.
He was soon replaced.

I don't think he was actively replaced but left of his own accord because he was still doing other stuff. It was also around the time Carol Vorderman left in controversial circumstances so am guessing the atmosphere was a bit trying to say the least. I agree he looked bemused but I think that was his persona, perhaps he added a bit too much humour to the game and not enough intellectual gravitas. Nick Hewer grew into the role I thought and his dry wit suited the show.

 

[BimboBob]

What I want to know is how a person who has not be heard of for years suddenly gets a prime show.
Villa Black was the same, now Robinson. Do their agents bung someone ?

Sucks golf balls through a hosepipe I've been told.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

What I want to know is how a person who has not be heard of for years suddenly gets a prime show.
Villa Black was the same, now Robinson. Do their agents bung someone ?

Great name for a drag queen, I assume you meant Cilla.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Gong

Bob Danvers Walker.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Did anyone watch Countdown today? Would cuntiest have counted for 8?

 

[beehive_bob]

Did anyone watch Countdown today? Would cuntiest have counted for 8?

I didn't but I doff my cap to you sir, one of the best thread bumps for a while :))

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Did anyone watch Countdown today? Would cuntiest have counted for 8?

I did.
I spotted counties alright and also @kaz7 favourite word but I didn't spot cuntiest until you mentioned it.
Imagine Suzi Dent explaining that one

 

[ctidcarl]

Anybody remember the worst ever Countdown contestant, as watched by the Gogglebox crew.......