Richard Whiteley Countdown Gotcha

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  • @croftcottage
    @croftcottage 2 роки тому +658

    On a very rainy day in Huddersfield, I was the only person who turned up for a book signing by Richard. He asked me to stay for a cup of tea and biscuits. We chatted in the window as the rain came down and the occasional postie scuttled by. A lovely, kind and generous man. RIP Richard

    • @The_Joker_
      @The_Joker_ Рік тому +29

      Thanks for that story. ❤

    • @nelsonclub7722
      @nelsonclub7722 Рік тому +43

      @@The_Joker_ A few years ago - I met Richard W at a 1st Class airport lounge at Heathrow and he was at watching Countdown and laughing at all his own jokes - he was a legend

    • @ChristopherStendeck
      @ChristopherStendeck Рік тому +9

      A tragic but sweet story. Was it organised by Artie Fufkin? 😅

    • @nelsonclub7722
      @nelsonclub7722 Рік тому +7

      @@ChristopherStendeck Played by Paul Shaffer I believe - heres the thing - I still have fond memories of the late great RW - and only loved him more when I saw him doing that. He was as Douglas Adams wrote: "Mostly harmless"

    • @andrewcharley1893
      @andrewcharley1893 Рік тому +3

      ​@@ChristopherStendeck,I get it!!!!!!! Stonehenge 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @O12port799
    @O12port799 6 років тому +698

    "it's a collection of bowels incontinence" is one of the all time great puns

  • @t7612-v6h
    @t7612-v6h 3 роки тому +185

    Richard said "once i found a hole in the wall between my changing room and Carol's. I thought about it for a while then decided, what the hell let her look"

  • @neilrogers5912
    @neilrogers5912 3 роки тому +389

    Richard was an absolute gem . I met him once , genuinely one of the nicest people you could meet . Sleep well mate . Sorely missed

    • @The_Joker_
      @The_Joker_ 3 роки тому +5

      He’s asleep?

    • @RobBob555
      @RobBob555 3 роки тому +5

      @@The_Joker_ kinda

    • @Horriblebastad
      @Horriblebastad 3 роки тому +3

      He's dead

    • @stephenduncan3605
      @stephenduncan3605 Рік тому +4

      ​@@The_Joker_yes he passed away in 2005 sadly.

    • @The_Joker_
      @The_Joker_ Рік тому +2

      @@stephenduncan3605 Aye “He’s asleep” unfortunately :(

  • @ScotsLyon
    @ScotsLyon 3 роки тому +399

    Richard died in 2005 and the amount of positive comments about him here speaks volumes about the man's character

    • @issachunt3418
      @issachunt3418 3 роки тому +6

      Correct

    • @ScotsLyon
      @ScotsLyon 3 роки тому +10

      @Wacky D Squared XII and the negative comment speaks volumes of your character

    • @glengraham7080
      @glengraham7080 3 роки тому +2

      What a gent he was.

    • @karendegenerous600
      @karendegenerous600 3 роки тому +2

      So true, and this many years on. Richard boss a cult icon.

    • @dafyddthomas7299
      @dafyddthomas7299 3 роки тому +3

      Richard = legend.

  • @grahamd4764
    @grahamd4764 9 років тому +808

    Richard Whitely was one of the nicest guys on tv. Rip.

    • @effyleven
      @effyleven 7 років тому +17

      Derek Gibbons You are right. He was a very nice man. He is much missed

    • @barath4545
      @barath4545 7 років тому +8

      He was the first guy to die after having been a star in a reasonbly priced car on Top Gear (2002-). He was on in season 01 and passed away in 2005 iirc.

    • @davidmarchant9386
      @davidmarchant9386 7 років тому +1

      Derek Gibbons ha ha is dirty evil look is priceless lol never forget that lol

    • @richardfellingham3492
      @richardfellingham3492 7 років тому +1

      Peter Schofield o

    • @john111257
      @john111257 7 років тому +1

      So sadly missed

  • @grandmastarflash
    @grandmastarflash 3 роки тому +36

    "Look me in the eye............ you know you're talking a lot of bollocks dont you!" gonna have to use that one day 😂

  • @thedude5144
    @thedude5144 3 роки тому +78

    Richard was a class act. Best presenter on Countdown

  • @davidsimpson5021
    @davidsimpson5021 3 роки тому +156

    How the actors kept a straight face is amazing.Richard was a true gentleman,and greatly missed.

    • @zacmumblethunder7466
      @zacmumblethunder7466 3 роки тому +5

      They weren't actors, these were the genuine contestants. I can't remember quite how it works, but certainly one of them will have been on one or more shows before this, if not both of them.

    • @givemethevalium
      @givemethevalium 3 роки тому +5

      @@zacmumblethunder7466 they were actors ofc

    • @zacmumblethunder7466
      @zacmumblethunder7466 3 роки тому +8

      @@givemethevalium Yeah, I picked up on that the second time this got recommended to me. I didn't notice when Richard said "Two new contestants" first time around. I thought the show ran with a returning champion until that person got beaten. I've never watched more than two episodes in a row.

    • @xhogun8578
      @xhogun8578 3 роки тому +8

      @@zacmumblethunder7466 they are actors Amanda Richards was played by Amanda Wise and Richard Max was played by Lawrence Lambert.

    • @Dionpitman
      @Dionpitman 2 роки тому +7

      @@zacmumblethunder7466 In the full version Richard explains that the returning champion wasn't able to make it to the taping (and would be invited to come back in the next series) so they would have two new contestants for this show. Of course that would have been all part of the gotcha too.

  • @chuckwagon7354
    @chuckwagon7354 Рік тому +43

    Richard's reaction when Amanda declares five for the 'omethings' round was hilarious. He will always be missed and never be replaced.

    • @honestchris7472
      @honestchris7472 Рік тому

      Well, he has been, several times.

    • @genericuser2339
      @genericuser2339 Місяць тому

      Yes the best jokes are the ones you can see coming but because they’re so good they make you laugh anyway!

  • @mjstefansson7466
    @mjstefansson7466 3 роки тому +85

    Richard Whiteley. Bless him. Nobody will ever replace Richard.

    • @ezrazonable4992
      @ezrazonable4992 3 роки тому +3

      Then, can you please explain to me how the show has since continued?

    • @mjstefansson7466
      @mjstefansson7466 3 роки тому +6

      Personally I always thought Giles Brandreth would have been a natural successor to Richard Whiteley. In my opinion nobody else had really suited the role since 2005.

    • @hazelanderson1479
      @hazelanderson1479 3 роки тому

      @@mjstefansson7466 You’re right. Lynam was the worst; no personality, and dull af. Des O’Connor was ok-ish, but the last two were awful. I stopped watching it a couple of years ago, as it had gone so far downhill.

    • @honestchris7472
      @honestchris7472 3 роки тому

      @@mjstefansson7466 oh no, the most annoying person to ever be on the show.

    • @honestchris7472
      @honestchris7472 3 роки тому +1

      @@hazelanderson1479 I actually liked Jeff Stelling but when Nick Hewer took over I nearly stopped watching it but he sort of grew on me, he has a great chemistry with Rachel and they work well together. Now I am sorry that he is leaving, especially because he is being replaced by Anne Robinson, there will be no banter between Rachel and Anne, so I will not watch it any more. Shame because I have watched it from the very start.

  • @johninrome
    @johninrome 3 роки тому +15

    I miss the 90's. I wish there was a Rewind button. It was such a wonderful time, without all the fear and panic going on right now. Come back 90s!!

  • @Scott_Finch
    @Scott_Finch 3 роки тому +194

    Countdown is no longer the same without Richard Whiteley. He was the best!

    • @kezzachadda8175
      @kezzachadda8175 Рік тому +4

      No way is countdown the same without Richard Whiteley He MADE COUNTDOWN Coundown..❤❤

    • @robbieblake9538
      @robbieblake9538 Рік тому

      ​@@kezzachadda8175ùy.

    • @carolwaller9605
      @carolwaller9605 Рік тому +1

      A true genuine man, lovely

  • @LeeMills-ml9jm
    @LeeMills-ml9jm Рік тому +18

    This is the first time I have seen this since it's original airing. Not only is it a classic Gotcha but it shows, not that proof was needed, what a brilliant presenter Richard was, when all we have today are fakes. He was genuine, interesting & interested, talented, natural & funny just as he was in "real" life. I remember my utter shock at hearing the news of Richard's passing and not believing it and family, friends & colleagues saying what you saw with Richard was what you got. Not only a great presenter, Richard was of course mayor of Wetwang in the East Riding of Yorkshire. R.I.P Richard, for the short time we had you, you made a huge impact.

    • @owenjnelson-fb9mg
      @owenjnelson-fb9mg 3 місяці тому

      It’s a sad reflection on an era we’ll never get back where one needed a degree of professionalism, integrity, wit, charm and personality to become a tv star… now tv Celebs fall out the corn flakes boxes in the dumpsters of Essex and god knows where else…. These guys were a dying breed …

  • @maxy577
    @maxy577 3 роки тому +51

    Nobody can take Richard's place, it's his show & always will be

    • @lew115
      @lew115 Рік тому +2

      Several people have taken his place, I think you'll find.

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 Рік тому +1

      ​@@lew115
      You know what she means, don't be awkward for the sake of it.

  • @blindpink
    @blindpink 3 роки тому +177

    The world was a better place with Richard in it. RIP

    • @stuartpenman6387
      @stuartpenman6387 3 роки тому +7

      @Micheal Mouse LEARN TO TROLL

    • @Twmpa
      @Twmpa 3 роки тому +10

      So anyone who does not cure aids and cancer and achieve world peace and prosperity in their lifetime is a waste of space? @Michael Mouse I pity you as you will never ever know the joy of satisfaction.

    • @bramleydragon
      @bramleydragon 3 роки тому +3

      @Micheal Mouse he wasn't a pompous donkey at all.

    • @sojuwarrior
      @sojuwarrior 3 роки тому +1

      @Micheal Mouse k

    • @brucebiggy3593
      @brucebiggy3593 3 роки тому +2

      @Micheal Mouse What's a luck the bum?

  • @jayt9882
    @jayt9882 3 роки тому +53

    How gentle and kind he was being to the lady even when she wanted him to cheat for her! Lovely man, rip.

  • @nerdlingerrichardson9354
    @nerdlingerrichardson9354 3 роки тому +73

    Back when TV was fun. Used to watch Richard on countdown every night after school with my tea

    • @joeheaton7607
      @joeheaton7607 3 роки тому +3

      You had an early tea

    • @danprice447
      @danprice447 3 роки тому +4

      Shut up boomer

    • @haunter4708
      @haunter4708 3 роки тому +1

      @@danprice447 are you 9? I’d be considered a millennial and Countdown was on when I got home from school.

    • @jonertime9249
      @jonertime9249 3 роки тому

      Its still on now after school if u wanna watch it.😂better now Rachel Riley boom

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 3 роки тому +2

      I loved Richard. Sadly missed.

  • @zeldazu
    @zeldazu 2 роки тому +41

    Awwww this brought a tear to my eye!! What a lovely man Richard was, he was so patient 😄😄 I remember watching this at the time, I just loved Noel's gotchas ❤

  • @oldleadfoot9026
    @oldleadfoot9026 3 роки тому +142

    This was brilliant. Everyone played their parts brilliantly. RIP Richard❤️

    • @MrLondonGo
      @MrLondonGo Рік тому +3

      The background work too, i mean usually the winner carries onto the next programme, so they had to contrive or least plan around having two brand new contestants...

    • @bravo2966
      @bravo2966 Рік тому +2

      @@MrLondonGo They did start with new contestants sometimes though, if someone won 8 shows they started the next show with new contestants.

    • @MrLondonGo
      @MrLondonGo Рік тому

      @@bravo2966 sure so they had to make that happen somehow, or plan around it

    • @bravo2966
      @bravo2966 Рік тому +1

      @@MrLondonGo Another comment said they'd made up some excuse to him about the contestant not being able to take part or something. Makes sense, as it would be silly to wait for someone to win 8 in a row. It wasn't rare, but it wasn't that common either.

    • @MrLondonGo
      @MrLondonGo Рік тому

      @@bravo2966 yeah that'd work, i didn'tsee that comment. thanks for this

  • @gazguinness3516
    @gazguinness3516 3 роки тому +10

    What great viewing, handled like a true gentleman.. sadly missed.. RIP

  • @mollyoneye
    @mollyoneye 3 роки тому +46

    I'm in hysterics watching this when she asks Richard if he can tell her the answers while walking off 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

    • @georgemorley1029
      @georgemorley1029 Рік тому

      Fair play to that actress, she had me in gales of laughter at that!

  • @luckyscrote
    @luckyscrote 16 років тому +45

    This is fantastic. The way whiteley snaps when they can't play the numbers game correctly is pure gold.

  • @jadelouisetidman7400
    @jadelouisetidman7400 3 роки тому +157

    Noel Edmonds looking exactly the same as every other time you’ve seen him

    • @Chris-pv2ht
      @Chris-pv2ht 3 роки тому +10

      Yeah looks same even when he was on swap shop in 70's

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 роки тому +1

      @@Chris-pv2ht And now Noel Edmonds is in his 70s

    • @rrp6405
      @rrp6405 3 роки тому +3

      and Susie Dent

    • @agc8355
      @agc8355 3 роки тому

      @@rrp6405 WKIP how l o o o o ngGaGO w a s s h e ??
      as Jimmy wOOd say "Well DuN YOU!"

    • @petejammo88
      @petejammo88 3 роки тому +4

      Carol vorderman get better looking the older she gets lol

  • @o-SPECTRE-o
    @o-SPECTRE-o 3 роки тому +113

    He was such a pro. Even with all the chaos he remained funny and entertaining.

  • @BenFleury
    @BenFleury 2 роки тому +3

    ‘Richard look me in the eye….you know you talk a load of bollocks don’t you!’ 😂😂

  • @alidavidson2684
    @alidavidson2684 3 роки тому +12

    the relationship between Richard and Carol was Genuine you could tell how much they Cared for Each other when Richard Died your Heart Broke for Carol she was devastated at loosing him xxx rip Richard
    youre missed by all countdowners

  • @stevesutherland8247
    @stevesutherland8247 3 роки тому +15

    I watched Noel's House Party every week when I was growing up but somehow I don't remember seeing this one. By far one of the best Gotcha's. And who doesn't miss Richard Whiteley?

  • @jimmyvaughan5472
    @jimmyvaughan5472 7 років тому +65

    I used to see Richard Whitley a lot when I was a bin man at his mum's house in Yorkshire, nice bloke he was

  • @surebrec5113
    @surebrec5113 3 роки тому +46

    A very young Susie Dent. With the advent out 8 out of 10 cats, it's easy to forget just how long she's been on the original show.

    • @hornet1blue
      @hornet1blue 3 роки тому +1

      I never even realised 😂😂

    • @sjinzaar
      @sjinzaar 3 роки тому +3

      really? it is her?

    • @paulhiggins1577
      @paulhiggins1577 Рік тому

      she never did got no baps

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 Рік тому

      ​@@sjinzaar
      Tis indeed! She must be in her early 20s!

  • @macman975
    @macman975 3 роки тому +143

    Susie Dent has aged like a fine wine.

    • @alaneaston1447
      @alaneaston1447 3 роки тому +7

      Carol hasn't lol

    • @haunter4708
      @haunter4708 3 роки тому +14

      @@alaneaston1447 are you serious? Carol looks 10 times better now!

    • @alaneaston1447
      @alaneaston1447 3 роки тому +7

      @@haunter4708 lol that is sarcasm i presume?

    • @jca111
      @jca111 3 роки тому +4

      @@haunter4708 better go to specsavers

    • @1992jamo
      @1992jamo 3 роки тому +8

      @@haunter4708 If you think a leather bag filled with silicon is hot.

  • @MUSICLOVER72
    @MUSICLOVER72 Рік тому +2

    Great! Back when Saturday night TV was good👍

  • @mediaproductions3557
    @mediaproductions3557 2 роки тому +7

    One of the nicest people I ever met, such a gentleman. A real loss for daytime television when he left us.

  • @Greenpoloboy3
    @Greenpoloboy3 Рік тому +3

    Very kindhearted man who came across as humble. a rarity today on TV

  • @MrSoprano0125
    @MrSoprano0125 14 років тому +36

    bloody hell he was a good sport. He took it well and his reactions was priceless. RIP Richard.

  • @ceceanne4388
    @ceceanne4388 3 роки тому +6

    Brilliant ! He wasn’t even stressed throughout. Just loving life !!

  • @spelqueka
    @spelqueka 16 років тому +22

    Look at Richard getting up and looking after Amanda, God Bless him. Countdown has never been the same without him. RIP Richard x

  • @CasGor70
    @CasGor70 3 роки тому +3

    Richard Whiteley - arguably the ORIGINAL & BEST Countdown host of all. RIP Richard - thank you for Countdown laughs aplenty.

  • @paianis
    @paianis 8 років тому +27

    Watching him anticipate 'Something' was gold.

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 7 років тому

      Paianni O me things!

  • @alisond7395
    @alisond7395 9 років тому +26

    The limerick is just hilarious...love this x

  • @gregtaylor6146
    @gregtaylor6146 3 роки тому +40

    One of the funniest things I've seen on YT, well acted everyone, particularly the two 'contestants.'

  • @sharoncox4776
    @sharoncox4776 10 днів тому

    That has to be the best one ever! He was the best presenter - RIP Richard

  • @manin10
    @manin10 3 роки тому +10

    Richard Whiteley, he couldn't even get angry without laughing!😂

  • @robertedwards5184
    @robertedwards5184 8 років тому +26

    Richard Whiteley. What a brilliant sport taking it all in good fun and NOT being annoyed like some people would. We miss him.

  • @scottw.3258
    @scottw.3258 3 роки тому +109

    Noel's House Party was brilliant Saturday evening TV back in the day. I mean it was a load of nonsense - almost Pantomime like - but it was unmissable.

    • @frankkrank3970
      @frankkrank3970 3 роки тому +3

      Not if you are/were Michael Lush!

    • @danpreston564
      @danpreston564 3 роки тому +8

      It was utterly, unspeakably awful. In every way. Like everything Edmonds ever did.

    • @bren70ssss94
      @bren70ssss94 3 роки тому +4

      @@frankkrank3970 that was the late late breakfast show .

    • @haunter4708
      @haunter4708 3 роки тому +1

      I remember being bored to tears by it as a kid, yet I’d always watch it with my parents because I was obsessed with Mr Blobby.

    • @speckledjim9895
      @speckledjim9895 3 роки тому +4

      BLOBBY, BLOBBY, BLOBBBBBYYY!

  • @martinkehoe4034
    @martinkehoe4034 3 роки тому +7

    He was by far the best presenter of countdown. It was a sad day when Richard passed away. A legend.RIP.

  • @christophertudor4727
    @christophertudor4727 5 років тому +14

    By all accounts, Richard Whiteley was a lovely, lovely man - a real gentleman!
    His onscreen persona wasn't a persona but what you saw was what you got.
    I once met him shopping in ASDA and can attest to this fact.
    Much missed! X

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult 3 роки тому +10

    It's fantastic how elaborate it is and how long it goes on for. Ah I miss getting home from school and switching the telly on to watch Countdown with the great man, RIP.

  • @MichaelSmith-ui5zs
    @MichaelSmith-ui5zs 8 років тому +34

    Best gotcha ever. Hilarious. RIP dear Richard.

  • @christophertaylor1882
    @christophertaylor1882 3 роки тому +2

    Ah classic Countdown. I remember this being a staple of my youth for as long as I can remember. Truly one of the saddest days for television when Richard passed.

  • @clingfilmlover
    @clingfilmlover 3 роки тому +13

    This was possibly the best "Gotcha" ever. I do more or less recall watching it the first time round

  • @capio78
    @capio78 3 роки тому +9

    How wholesome was this ? What a legend Richard was.

  • @KeithApp
    @KeithApp 8 років тому +61

    Back in the 90s when Saturday night TV was actually good. Happy memories!

    • @contactATashleygriffin
      @contactATashleygriffin 7 років тому +7

      I agree, they canned Noels House Party as it was "only" getting 8 million viewers, i remember 10 years later they mentioned this and said they would KILL to get figures like that now (10 years on). Edmonds knew how to make shows that people wanted to see.
      Ant & Dec Saturday night was also good as they coped Noel and said it needed to come back.

    • @onehappynegro
      @onehappynegro 6 років тому +2

      welcome to sweden here we air only sports and news about killings and deaths and ofcourse sports again.
      stopped watching news after they would only make way for international killings instead of relate able news in and around sweden. we don't even ave proper journalists any longer.

    • @sratus
      @sratus 3 роки тому +1

      Oh christ we're pretending Noel's fucking House Party was part of some golden age of television now are we? When will this 'Back when' cuntery ever end.

    • @zanussidish8144
      @zanussidish8144 3 роки тому

      @@sratus Do you see any irony with you helping keeping this up?

    • @omp199
      @omp199 3 роки тому

      @@zanussidish8144 "Complaining about a thing is the same as doing the thing."
      Thanks for those words of wisdom!

  • @monoelmono9476
    @monoelmono9476 3 роки тому +2

    This is brilliant. Whitely was a good guy. Channel 4 countdown and fifteen to one everyday was fantastic. This gotcha was superb

  • @leftysheppey
    @leftysheppey Рік тому +4

    Absolutely hilarious 😂

  • @phildurrant2422
    @phildurrant2422 3 роки тому +1

    It’s that laugh after the conundrum. Just pure laughter. That’s Richard. Rest gentle friend

  • @hammersmikey1739
    @hammersmikey1739 3 роки тому +4

    Bring back this quality television!!

  • @theotyler8350
    @theotyler8350 7 місяців тому +1

    All of that was funny! Especially when the partner of one of the players was calling him on the phone! And, another funny moment! Was, seeing Richard Whiteley receiving the winners trophy from Noel Edmonds! Noel Edmonds made a joke to Richard Whiteley! And gave him the trophy for not having diarrhoea! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @seanatkinson770
    @seanatkinson770 Рік тому +4

    Richard was an absolute pro and a genuinely lovely man. Greatly missed.

  • @wohdinhel
    @wohdinhel 9 років тому +182

    This is the inspiration for 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. I swear.

    • @goonerinSP
      @goonerinSP 8 років тому +10

      wohdin hahaha. Yeah maybe, there's a similarity......

    • @-Tidgy
      @-Tidgy 7 років тому

      ???? Yeah it's this show but their version/guests........Troll?

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 7 років тому +9

      It's much funnier than the version with the rubber faced tax dodger and coke snorting mates.

    • @nedread6700
      @nedread6700 3 роки тому

      Doesn’t need Einstein to work that out! Same music clown.

    • @garethedwards4739
      @garethedwards4739 3 роки тому +2

      I think that one went over your head 😂

  • @Ifitmovesnukeit
    @Ifitmovesnukeit 3 роки тому +26

    The best part about Amanda's 5 is the word THINGS sitting right there, and that still didn't tip poor Richard off.

    • @jhibbitt2896
      @jhibbitt2896 3 роки тому +3

      very funny moment, but it actually did tip him off. somewhere on youtube you can see the whole unedited version, this video is just the highlights. he does catch on after that bit as you hear him say "i'm starting to think this whole show is a wind up directed at me." but of course, nobody would admit it so he had no choice but to keep going and have his patience pushed more and more, but being too nice to say anything XD

  • @leap2drivedrivingschool673
    @leap2drivedrivingschool673 3 роки тому +16

    One of the best ‘Gotchas’ and how sad Richard Whitley is no longer with us. What a great sport! RIP.

  • @jen-ke5zu
    @jen-ke5zu 10 років тому +91

    I love Richard, so sad he died. Countdown will never be the same without him, and without his and Carol's chemistry.

    • @john111257
      @john111257 7 років тому +1

      and it isnt

    • @TheKonga88
      @TheKonga88 7 років тому

      jen12 We all die and a fish will inherite the Earth 😉😉😉😉😉😉

    • @nefariousrig2070
      @nefariousrig2070 3 роки тому +4

      @@TheKonga88 which Fish?
      I hope its Michael.

    • @Trev359
      @Trev359 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheKonga88 Well, the current presenter has the personality of a fish.

    • @omp199
      @omp199 3 роки тому

      @@Trev359 Who was the presenter when you wrote that comment?

  • @Chris-pv2ht
    @Chris-pv2ht 3 роки тому +4

    Great sport was Richard Whiteley RIP. Met him once in my home town coming off a steam train he had time for me to take a picture with him and was very polite

  • @Robby334
    @Robby334 11 років тому +36

    What a great presenter Richard was, sad he passed away, very many memories of him. Thanks fella...

  • @thought-drops
    @thought-drops 3 роки тому +6

    Richard Whiteley - wonderful man. RIP.

  • @alumbo
    @alumbo 8 років тому +257

    did he say 'bowels incontinence'? Brilliant!!

    • @davidmarchant9386
      @davidmarchant9386 7 років тому +3

      alumbo yeah he did lol

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 7 років тому +3

      Amazing indeed!

    • @thedistractedbaker7401
      @thedistractedbaker7401 6 років тому +12

      Bizarre story but I was reigning champion when they did this - had to pretend to be sick. I'd actually asked for a bowel and incontinent in my episode...

    • @gmehaywood4010
      @gmehaywood4010 4 роки тому

      The Distracted Baker that’s cool!

    • @jameswest4692
      @jameswest4692 3 роки тому +1

      @@thedistractedbaker7401
      Did you ask for two from the top and four from the bottom?

  • @jcbcab2001
    @jcbcab2001 2 роки тому +4

    always love watching this with the late Richard
    he was brilliant
    as with all of them

  • @britturk123
    @britturk123 13 років тому +8

    This man has never been replaced we all miss him.

  • @Portponky
    @Portponky Рік тому +2

    Probably the best prank ever, hilarious and wholesome. Richard laughs the loudest at the end.

  • @TheJohnCooperShow
    @TheJohnCooperShow 3 роки тому +9

    Richard was born for this role. Legend

  • @sinord5288
    @sinord5288 Рік тому +3

    What a bloody shame Richard left so early. Used to love him on TV. Ferret misses him also.

  • @greggles2412
    @greggles2412 15 років тому +21

    I have the whole 53 minutes on VHS - GLORIOUS :)

    • @mercuryvapoury
      @mercuryvapoury 3 роки тому

      And thank you very much for supplying it to the whole planet. I think you were the warm up guy on the show at the time if I'm not mistaken? Delighted that someone managed to snaffle a copy of the master tape!

  • @beuxjmusic
    @beuxjmusic 3 роки тому +3

    Very funny, when they got 5 and 6 out of OMETHINGS, Richard was so taken aback, I lo-o-oved this.

  • @zafmal2935
    @zafmal2935 8 років тому +42

    Whitely, what a legend.

  • @thegreenmanofnorwich
    @thegreenmanofnorwich 3 роки тому +1

    Oh I like that! It's nice gentle harmless humour and still really funny.

  • @velociraptorwolf447
    @velociraptorwolf447 3 роки тому +6

    Richard Whitely such a gentleman, a good sport and an absolute legend.
    R.I.P. brother.

  • @kylefoster2876
    @kylefoster2876 5 місяців тому

    Ive watched this millions of times Cant believe you fell for it Richard RIP Richard I miss you Im 21 now I used to watch Classic videos Of countdown Now I watch the countdown thats on now with the brilliant Collin Murray the 7th presenter I love his catchphrase Its pathetic isnt it 😂

  • @chaffonline
    @chaffonline 14 років тому +60

    "Amanda, how many?" "Five." "WHAT?!"

  • @brmh1667
    @brmh1667 3 роки тому +5

    Great acting by everybody involved. I couldn't have kept a straight face and I'm quite good at that. Real fun and so genuine. Brilliant, thanks!

  • @andrewcleaver5470
    @andrewcleaver5470 3 роки тому +4

    What an absolute gent! This actually brought a tear to my eye.. RIP

  • @ShatteredPsyche
    @ShatteredPsyche 3 роки тому +53

    "Is it ME being daft?" Is the polite British equivalent of "Are you fucking kidding me?"

    • @morrit33
      @morrit33 3 роки тому +1

      Pretty much. That and 'am I missing something?'

  • @gerardscott5815
    @gerardscott5815 7 років тому +4

    Yip....such a good guy. Just this guy's presence on TV brought a smile to the nation. So enjoyed watching this clip. Good post

  • @greghunt564
    @greghunt564 3 роки тому +8

    What a gent, he'll always be a national treasure

  • @Dougal-Mcguire
    @Dougal-Mcguire 3 роки тому +9

    this really made me smile. bless that man RIP

  • @yabbadabbadoo8225
    @yabbadabbadoo8225 3 роки тому +1

    This is Gold Star British comedy at its best. 623 was a show stopper

  • @orikoru
    @orikoru 3 роки тому +7

    This is absolutely brilliant, can't believe I've never seen this before. 😂

  • @foggy4891
    @foggy4891 Рік тому +1

    I must admit this made me smile

  • @matthewsmith1162
    @matthewsmith1162 3 роки тому +14

    Lovely man Richard Whiteley and sadly missed.

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 роки тому

      Only 61, too. RIP to an all round nice fella.

  • @douggherkin
    @douggherkin 3 роки тому +1

    Remember the first time this was aired! ... BRILLIANT!

  • @cinderellah7492
    @cinderellah7492 7 років тому +7

    "Bit surprised, there are longer ones... Moisten for 7".... I'm dead 🤣 😂

    • @Scallion_D
      @Scallion_D 4 роки тому

      Lol.

    • @garyrasberryjr.552
      @garyrasberryjr.552 3 роки тому

      Susie has said on Cats/Countdown that "Moist" is one of her least favorite words.

  • @Hubbledriver
    @Hubbledriver 3 роки тому +1

    Tears of laughter.
    Richard Whiteley was Countdown.
    RIP.🤘

  • @damienabbott9805
    @damienabbott9805 3 роки тому +3

    Richard Whitely - a true legend and a gentleman of the highest order!!!

  • @Squab1972
    @Squab1972 16 років тому +1

    Brilliant clip thank you for posting,this is Richard Whiteley at funniest.
    R.I.P Twice Nightly you are still sadly missed.

  • @markkennedy9767
    @markkennedy9767 3 роки тому +3

    This was brilliant. He was a great character.

  • @jenniferbenzie6594
    @jenniferbenzie6594 Рік тому +1

    This is HILARIOUS

  • @jamessteven711
    @jamessteven711 8 років тому +9

    Yay thanks for this popping up in my recommended..... Love this

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 роки тому

      4 years later, it appeared in my recommended.

  • @sparklywarkly89
    @sparklywarkly89 7 років тому +2

    People have been commenting saying that the male contestant is overacting but many gameshow participants are OTT anyway so it makes it more convincing... 'only in silly programmes' is a superb quote from Richard.. I love how after the male contestant gets the numbers game rules wrong Richard makes sure they know about the rules of the conundrum

  • @barrymartin4395
    @barrymartin4395 3 роки тому +7

    Even without the comedy this was countdown in its golden era sadly its never been the same .

    • @Nuffsed81
      @Nuffsed81 3 роки тому

      Whaaaaat! We have the delightful Rachel Riley, now she is the jewel the crown. Sadly it's the only reason I watch it.....dont tell the Mrs.

    • @ilikepiracy1264
      @ilikepiracy1264 3 роки тому

      @@Nuffsed81 You realise you can watch hardcore pornography on the Internet right?

    • @Nuffsed81
      @Nuffsed81 3 роки тому

      @Wacky D Squared XIIThat's obvious. Don't tell her...she probably wouldn't look at you let alone talk...anway

    • @Nuffsed81
      @Nuffsed81 3 роки тому

      @@ilikepiracy1264 of Rachel? I like Rachel she has brain and not just some porno ho. Anyway don't take things too serious this is the internet after all.

    • @barrymartin4395
      @barrymartin4395 3 роки тому

      @@Nuffsed81 you probably summed up the reason why half its audience does now which doesn’t leave much of a program, when you take it out of the equation.

  • @lucecpfc2104
    @lucecpfc2104 Рік тому +1

    Back when Saturday night tv was absolute gold!!