Countdown - Wednesday 3rd March 2021

The first episode of my short run on Countdown, first broadcast in March 2021. Colin Murray hosts alongside Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, whilst Tanni Grey-Thompson is in Dictionary Corner.
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[@EricE549]

american here. i like how comfy shows like this feel. very no-frills; not that competitive. just some folks doing smart things.
while there was a US pilot for this show, the networks here would definitely want there to be some sort of edge to keep viewers hooked… except in this case, it'd immensely mess up the vibe of the format.
11 minutes into the episode, you're doing great so far!

[@jeremiahsherrill]

Also an american, I suck at the math portion, I ace the word portion. I find the show enjoyable as hell, but I got to say a show about math would not work in the states. Some would love it, but most wouldn't. It just would not have the viewership which is a shame. I watch this on youtube and try to improve my math skills. I stand in awe watching Rachel Riley work.

[@EricE549]

@@jeremiahsherrill i like the words better than the math tbh

[@redpred3502]

I like how Tanny Grey-Thompson actually plays along with the game unlike the other celebs they have on

[@thedude9014]

loved the Ill Communication reference

[@redpred3502]

1. mopanes (7)
spaeing 7
mangoes 7
2. counter (7)
3. (2+7)*50+100/25
=454 (10)
4. beast (5)
5. wailed 6
roulade (7)
6. 75*2*4-9-3
=588 (7)
7. movie 5
imaged (6)
8. twines (6)
butines ? (yes)
9. (100+50)*6-75+25+5
=855 (7)
10. paroled (7)
plaiter 7
11. shout (5)
12. pleads (6)
13. outliner (8)
14. (7+7+5)*50+6
=956 (10)
15. apartment (10)
vs Joey: 90 - 76
vs Steve: 97 - 38

[@byron7165]

I hope Rachael googled "How a Hippo shits" before she chose hippo.

[@jivingdodo]

Who would win if Rachel and Susie went head to head? Would pay good money.

[@Srw-em6iq]

In the maths round, there is only one winner. In the letter round, both teams can get points. I think this gives Rachel the advantage.

[@jivingdodo]

@@Srw-em6iq Have to agree.

[@algorhythm1454]

And.... everybody misses the point. 🤣🙄

[@NilfNilf1972]

Clearly Suzy - Every now and then, there comes a trivial numbers game where rachel will be limited to a tie; but going for maximum letters is never trivial, hence: advantage Suzy

[@jpslim7279]

We. We would win. 😂

[@IsaacKing2006]

589:
25 x 3 = 75
75 + 75 = 150
150 x 4 = 600
9 + 2 = 11
600 - 11 = 589

[@TalerAvi]

He said you were twelve! Audacious!

[@elenabrown1748]

23:02

[@NotKyleChicago]

I got the conundrum. 😊

[@ellie-maydavenport3118]

I got the conundrum

[@JasperKloek]

Well done.

[@IsaacKing2006]

454:
7 + 2 = 9
9 x 50 = 450
100/25 = 4
450 + 4 = 454

[@virtualfroggy]

flikker

[@Mr767267]

There's Goddess Taweret. ❤

[@elenabrown1748]

24:52

[@StephenTatlock]

did he call rachel tiger AND darling in the first two minutes? ...umm...

[@Doctor_whom]

he clearly explained why he called her tiger….

[@NotKyleChicago]

Did Rachel forget about being a dog at the soccer pitch?

[@ellie-maydavenport3118]

Did Rachel forget about being a dog 🐕 at the soccer pitch

[@einSteppenwolf]

454=(7+2)×50+100/25

[@DA-eq1yp]

2:22

[@CM-ey7nq]

What have they done? Where is Jimmy?

[@hannahpreece3651]

this is the original daytime show. Jimmy hosts the late night comedy version.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@hannahpreece3651I'd rather watch the daytime countdown.

[@antzooma]

LOL

[@GustavoFernandesKing]

Jimmy was busy doing his taxes.

[@Srw-em6iq]

@@GustavoFernandesKing No he wasn't. jimmy doesn't do taxes.

[@nikmak]

7:40 Rachel knows they are talking about her.

[@user-kl4bh4lq6r]

Get a shirt and tie Murray he looks to casual for countdown 👉

[@einSteppenwolf]

589=9×75-4×(25-3)+2