"Countdown" Puzzle Book: No. 3
by Michael Wylie (Author), Damian Eadie (Author), Michael Wylie (Author), Richard Whiteley (Foreword)
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Used
Paperback
2002
$4.75
In it's new 45-minute format, Countdown continues to draw audiences that show unprecedented dedication to the show. The first face to appear on Channel Four was Richard Whiteley's and, over 3,250 episodes later, the show is still appointment television at its most addictive. It's time to challenge yourself again! In this third volume of Countdown puzzles, created by the show's producers Michael Wylie and Damian Eadie the challenge just gets harder. Once again there are three letters games, a numbers game and a conundrum on every page to play with friends and fellow Countdown enthusiasts against the clock, or just use it to practice and hone your Countdown know-how. Still in its handy pocket-sized format, The Countdown Puzzle Book 3is designed to travel with you, wherever you go.
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Used
Paperback
2001
$3.69
The first face to appear on Channel 4 was Richard Whitely, and 3,000 episodes later, the show still goes from strength to strength enjoying enormous afternoon viewing figures and even gaining cult status. Fans include George Dawes of Shooting Stars (who likes to watch with the sounds off). Contestants have ranged in age from 8 to 87 years and have included TV presenter John Diamond and Jon Marsh, lead singer of the Beloved as well as the famous names who have taken part in Celebrity Countdown (apparently Ron Atkinson played a blinder and Lord David Steel managed to make 8 times 25 equal 400 and was berated by economics graduate Loyd Grossman). As Countdown celebrates its 3,000th edition in May 2001. The Countdown Puzzle Book gathers together numerous Countdown puzzles and quizzes to give the ultimate handy-sized companion to this much loved programme. Drawing on over 15 years of puzzles, letter games, the number game and conudrums this is the ultimate test of every fan's Countdown skills.
Play with friends and fellow Countdown enthusiasts against the clock, or use this book to practise and hone your Countdown know-how - whichever way you use it, The Countdown Puzzle Book is the only official way to celebrate Countdown's 3,000th show It's an absolute must for any fan of the ever-popular show.
Synopsis
In it's new 45-minute format, Countdown continues to draw audiences that show unprecedented dedication to the show. The first face to appear on Channel Four was Richard Whiteley's and, over 3,250 episodes later, the show is still appointment television at its most addictive. It's time to challenge yourself again! In this third volume of Countdown puzzles, created by the show's producers Michael Wylie and Damian Eadie the challenge just gets harder. Once again there are three letters games, a numbers game and a conundrum on every page to play with friends and fellow Countdown enthusiasts against the clock, or just use it to practice and hone your Countdown know-how. Still in its handy pocket-sized format, The Countdown Puzzle Book 3is designed to travel with you, wherever you go.