The Chase

The Talking Bread

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Good heavens, has the Sinnerman already been there five years?!? :eek: :eek:

Time flies when you're having fun, I suppose.

https://sinhaha.com/2016/09/08/five-years/

I think he should have just skipped over the throwing questions/celeb chase point.

We have never thrown questions.

The accusation of throwing questions is utterly bizarre in that the complete opposite is true. Chasers are all narcissistic dullards who want to show off to the world just how much we know. But what about the Celeb Chases? Those shows get us our bigger audience figures, and our need to show off is even greater. But we are human, and we all have our weaknesses. There are hundred and hundreds of very simple questions that I do not know the answer to.


The show doesn't work in a celebrity/charity format. You either will have the chaser 'robbing' charities of money 9 times out of 10 if played straight or you have to have the chaser 'throwing' the odd game in a totally unrealistic fashion.

The thing is, ITV are safe as its actually impossible to prove that the chaser is "throwing" the game, as how can you prove that someone should definitely be getting an answer right, even though we ALL know they blatantly are throwing the game.

Its painful to watch them getting simple answers wrong as we know why they are doing it, which makes a mockery of the show as a proper "quiz show".

Not to mention having to endure the likes of Kym Marsh, Antony Cotton and Joe Swash on tv!

Go Harvey Go

The Talking Bread wrote: »

I think he should have just skipped over the throwing questions/celeb chase point.

We have never thrown questions.

The accusation of throwing questions is utterly bizarre in that the complete opposite is true. Chasers are all narcissistic dullards who want to show off to the world just how much we know. But what about the Celeb Chases? Those shows get us our bigger audience figures, and our need to show off is even greater. But we are human, and we all have our weaknesses. There are hundred and hundreds of very simple questions that I do not know the answer to.


The show doesn't work in a celebrity/charity format. You either will have the chaser 'robbing' charities of money 9 times out of 10 if played straight or you have to have the chaser 'throwing' the odd game in a totally unrealistic fashion.

The thing is, ITV are safe as its actually impossible to prove that the chaser is "throwing" the game, as how can you prove that someone should definitely be getting an answer right, even though we ALL know they blatantly are throwing the game.

Its painful to watch them getting simple answers wrong as we know why they are doing it, which makes a mockery of the show as a proper "quiz show".

Not to mention having to endure the likes of Kym Marsh, Antony Cotton and Joe Swash on tv!

Wow, rant-o-rama.

However, I also cannot agree that the Chasers have never thrown questions. Anne definitely threw a few in this celeb Final Chase...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3XesaE0G18

deandean

Just as well she threw a few there, those two were absolutely brootal! Didn't know what a custard cream is!

Cortina_MK_IV

6... The Vixen must be bricking it.

sligojoek

Pushbacks needed.

Cortina_MK_IV

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

6... The Vixen must be bricking it.

In fairness, he did get some right stinkers.

sligojoek

Ha. It was over before I typed that.

Fred Swanson

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NufcNavan

Your man got screwed with some very tough questions.

Welsh Megaman

Shaun Ryder on the celebrity special - possibly pre-recorded to avoid any swears

Go Harvey Go

1000th episode this Thursday.

Take it away, Kool & the Gang:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

And the Chasers will certainly be celebrating, as all five of them will be taking part.

MistyCheese

Ah, I was wondering what the story was with all the Chasers taking turns. And Marks fancy bow tie!

Kaiser84

This old Scottish guy is very funny.

Great show tonight. Thought they might have saved the beast for last. Loved when he said that they hadn't won anything yet and John said "But I beat you"!

HeidiHeidi

Dear Lord above, who let/sent Jenny out with that hair :eek:

And if they have to send her out with those pointy specs, could they at least put some appropriate lenses in them? She's forever squinting through them!

Cortina_MK_IV

It takes around two hours to film an episode of The Chase, with Bradley filming three shows in one day. In a scheduling block, 12 episodes are recorded over four days.

More here

The Talking Bread

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

It takes around two hours to film an episode of The Chase, with Bradley filming three shows in one day. In a scheduling block, 12 episodes are recorded over four days.

More here

In fairness to Bradley Walsh, he is absolutely brilliant. Must be hard to maintain that level of quick wit and pleasant presenting over a few days. And great rapport with the Chasers.

I would imagine there is a bit of jokes set up with a bit of info on what the contestants do, hobbies etc.
I am often thinking he may know the questions (him and only him) that will come up on the Chase platform as some of his witty jokes seem a bit "pre-rehearsed"

Its such a simple and cheap to produce format (and the prize money is only a fraction of what the show makes on airing the show, I would imagine!)

Whoever came up with the show, as well as shows like Pointless etc, must be a very rich man!

Anyone know if he is leaving The Chase now that he is launching his own show??

Go Harvey Go

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Anyone know if he is leaving The Chase now that he is launching his own show??

WHAT?!?

Bradders will keep on hosting the show as long as he enjoys it. You can be sure of that.

The Talking Bread

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

WHAT?!?

Bradders will keep on hosting the show as long as he enjoys it. You can be sure of that.

?

I would imagine that, more seeking confirmation of this rather than what one would deem the "obvious".

The Talking Bread

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Anyone know if he is leaving The Chase now that he is launching his own show??

I think his new show bombed, so can't see him leaving The Chase any time soon.

Tonight's is interesting! I wonder if he'll get many in Final? £100,000. What was she thinking of??

Go Harvey Go

Wonder why Metro decided to print 35 facts about the show - rather than a round number like 20 or 50?

It couldn't be possible that Bullseye's 35th birthday the day before had something to do with this... could it? :eek:



Glancing at some of these facts:

* Can't say I'm surprised that the Chasers are good friends both in and out of the show, or that the questions that make Bradley laugh are slipped in deliberately.

* I think most people already know, or have an inkling, that the producers tell the Chasers what to offer. It's very rare these days for an episode to not feature at least one minus offer - and when the first three contestants put, say, £16k in the prize fund, you just know the fourth contestant is going to be offered £44k (to take it up to £15k apiece)...

* Mark's 26 consecutive correct answers in a single Final Chase is a record that even at this stage may never be beaten:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIJE7gXIiMA

* Good to hear that Fanny Chmelar herself was amused by that question, too.

* Best moment of Larry's £60k win: "What's the name of the Lone Ranger's horse?" Mark: "Tonto. Oh, you idiot!" (thumps board in frustration)

* Not surprised either that Shaun is a smiley, cheerful bloke outside of the studio. His smile is quite nice, too:

RhubarbCrumble

I'm a bit late to the party, but I love The Chase especially when Bradley gets a fit of the giggles.

HeidiHeidi

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Wonder why Metro decided to print 35 facts about the show - rather than a round number like 20 or 50?

Any link to this article?

I'm a sucker for useless trivia/gossip!

Go Harvey Go

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Any link to this article?

I'm a sucker for useless trivia/gossip!

See Cortina's post above...

HeidiHeidi

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

See Cortina's post above...

Duh!

That's what comes from reading the thread and watching The Chase at the same time

Welsh Megaman

I liked Arnie!

Bosch

Mental Mickey

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

I liked Arnie!

Bosch

Thought he was a ponce....

HeidiHeidi

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

I liked Arnie!

Bosch

Just watching now.

Thought they were all a bit mean, taking the piss out of him

What is it with Chase contestants wanting Motor Homes/Camper Vans? Almost every day one contestant says it's on their wish list!

Fred Swanson

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Hunchback

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What is it with Chase contestants wanting Motor Homes/Camper Vans? Almost every day one contestant says it's on their wish list!

It is a massive thing with the British. Well, the English. They're mad for them

Cortina_MK_IV

Best I ever seen for a lone player... Fair play to him.

Fred Swanson

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Cortina_MK_IV

He got 19 and won the £7,000.

Cortina_MK_IV

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Best I ever seen for a lone player... Fair play to him.

One lady did win £50,000 on her own.

I do agree, he WAS brilliant.

Welsh Megaman

Nice one, Huw

Grayditch

19 on his todd. Fair play.

BettePorter

HeidiHeidi wrote:

Anyone else get mildly irritated by Sean's habit of throwing out completely irrelevant facts about the questions/answers?

Yes and in a lot of cases the facts he states aren't necessarily true. I realised this when there was a question about the movie ' all about eve ' ( which would be my mastermind specialist subject ) and as an aside, stated confidently and as fact, after the answer was given, that it was directed by Billy wilder. (But I knew it was Joseph mankevicz ) so now whenever he does this ' fact stating ' I google it and 3 times outta 5 he's wrong!

He's the c.j. de mooi of the chase for me!

HeidiHeidi

BettePorter wrote: »

Yes and in a lot of cases the facts he states aren't necessarily true. I realised this when there was a question about the movie ' all about eve ' ( which would be my mastermind specialist subject ) and as an aside, stated confidently and as fact, after the answer was given, that it was directed by Billy wilder. (But I knew it was Joseph mankevicz ) so now whenever he does this ' fact stating ' I google it and 3 times outta 5 he's wrong!

He's the c.j. de mooi of the chase for me!

He's been particularly irritating of late - to the point where i sometimes won't bother watching his shows....

Go Harvey Go

Ah that's harsh.

Maybe Shaun does get his facts mixed up, and maybe he is the weakest Chaser - but he's definitely more likeable than CJ.

And I'll never tire of his catchphrase:

Welsh Megaman

I'm guessing Ali's favourite colour is...blue.

The Dark Destroyer sure was on form today! 21 in a row! Brilliant.

Cortina_MK_IV

This could tie in with the "feeling old" thread, when you haven't a clue who the celebrities are (UTV 7pm). Susie Dent (car repairs?), Anthony Crolla (who?), Ellie Taylor () and Harry Redknapp. Well 1 out of 4 ain't bad. If 'Arry gets the money he might be confused if it's not in a brown envelope.

Fred Swanson

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lertsnim

Feeling old is no excuse for not knowing who Susie Dent is. In fact most people would assume it would help as old people is the core audience for Countdown.

wandatowell

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

If 'Arry gets the money he might be confused if it's not in a brown envelope.

He'll only end up putting it into his dogs bank account anyway.

HeidiHeidi

lertsnim wrote: »

Feeling old is no excuse for not knowing who Susie Dent is. In fact most people would assume it would help as old people is the core audience for Countdown.

Susie Dent is around for AGES! In fact, I think she was in Dictionary Corner when I appeared on Countdown, about 20 years ago :eek::D

Anyone else's recording of The Chase skip a whole chunk of the 3rd player's round tonight? My Sky box is up to all sorts of tricks tonight :mad:

Fred Swanson

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Valentina

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Susie Dent is around for AGES! In fact, I think she was in Dictionary Corner when I appeared on Countdown, about 20 years ago :eek::D

Anyone else's recording of The Chase skip a whole chunk of the 3rd player's round tonight? My Sky box is up to all sorts of tricks tonight :mad:

Yes, it jumped back to The Chase in the middle of the ads. We didn't see player 3's cash builder, just them against the Chaser and they seemed to be a question or two into it already.

She was playing for £100 so maybe we didn't miss much... :pac:

The Talking Bread

Meh, you could see that The Vixen threw that away intentionally today! I guess they have to let a certain amount of teams win. £12 K is a small amount.