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richard whiteley (countdown) RIP

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Started by not that kind of guy (Richard) in Chit-Chat

bbc3 have just reported that every british students favourite and also worst gameshow presenter has passed away today. famed for being the first ever face on channel four with his show “countdown”.

i always preferred the numbers round myself. but although i shaln’t shed a tear, my weekday afternoons at work on my tea break will always be different now.

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:08

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msd wrote:

Title: RIP Richard Whiteley (merged)

No fucking humourous comments please, Whiteley was and always will be a legend. RIP.

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:18

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motherh666 wrote:

Oh fuck that sucks. He wasn’t even that old. RIP

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:20

#3

White Psycho wrote:

He’s dead? *checks bbc*

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:24

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not that kind of guy (Richard) wrote:

hey! i was there first

http://therapyquestionmark.co.uk/wallofmouths/showthread.php?s=&a … post113931

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:24

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allroy (Rainer) wrote:

But in the wrong section. :rolleyes:

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:27

#6

Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

Perhaps he was classed as an artist?

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:31

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not that kind of guy (Richard) wrote:

fair point allroy.

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:33

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allroy (Rainer) wrote:

I thought he was a legend? :rolleyes:

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:33

#9

not that kind of guy (Richard) wrote:

can someone in the know (hooch) put my previous post in the correct section. thank you.

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:34

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msd wrote:

not_that_kind_of_guy wrote:

hey! i was there first

Oh sorry, I didn’t realise it was a competition :mad:

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:39

#11

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

That just really fucking sucks.

Posted on Sun, 26 June 2005 at 21:57

#12

30seconds wrote:

Countdown will never be the same :(

Posted on Mon, 27 June 2005 at 06:21

#13

Simon (Simon) wrote:

It’s very sad no longer will my vision be effected by his ties. Twice nightly Whitley R.I.P

(Mr SD this is not humourous in a bad way)

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 10:09

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Cuchulain wrote:

What about that infamous moment when both contestants came up with the word “wankers” from Carol’s assorted letters, with the second contestant smilingly declaring when asked what word he got “a pair of wankers, Richard”. Amazingly they showed it and, needless to say, C4 recieved a record number of complaints!

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 13:37

#15

tgE wrote:

petition andy to write a song aboot him. if he can write aboot joey dunlop - this guy was just a big a legend (just not from ireland but).

hail dick and his ties!

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 13:46

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Kyle Bovine (K B) wrote:

Sad to see him go, I hope they dont replace him for Countdown, i hope it just ends. I liked that game, it was simple and interactive, not groundbreaking but good in its own way. and it gave me a few laughs as well.

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 17:20

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Philth wrote:

They could probably do what Have I Got News For You did after Angus Deayton got fired and have a different presenter for each show, but they’d never be able to replace him.

I understand that’s what they did as soon as he was taken ill, maybe they’ll carry on.

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 19:20

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Bad Karma wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

What about that infamous moment when both contestants came up with the word “wankers” from Carol’s assorted letters, with the second contestant smilingly declaring when asked what word he got “a pair of wankers, Richard”. Amazingly they showed it and, needless to say, C4 recieved a record number of complaints!

So was that was true i heard that story before but i didn’t know whether or not to believe it.
I never really watched Countdown that much because i’m at work when it’s on but RIP Richard Whiteley.

Posted on Tue, 28 June 2005 at 20:40

#19

Cuchulain wrote:

http://www.geekgifts.co.uk/countdown/

Posted on Wed, 29 June 2005 at 07:53

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ctrlaltdelete (chris) wrote:

http://www.therapyquestionmark.co.uk/wallofmouths/showthread.php? … post114192

wasnt sure were to put it.

this guy was only 53!

Posted on Wed, 29 June 2005 at 18:17

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hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

I just found this Sam, remember? :p

(Before changing the message boards’ software in August 2007 this post had a file attachment, which may return in the future)

Posted on Sat, 23 July 2005 at 10:18

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choi wrote:

I am so shocked that I really don’t know what to say except that British daytime tv will never be the same again. When I lived in England, I was unfortunate enough to be ill for long periods of time and Countdown saved me from ultimate braindeath. Along with Supermarket Sweep, of course ;) But seriously tho, Richard was and is a legend and he will be missed.

Posted on Sat, 23 July 2005 at 15:00

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