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− | '''Allan Simmons''' (born July 27, 1957) was a finalist in [[Series 3]]. A computer programmer from London, he was the first player ever to win seven shows in a row, just being pipped to the post by eventual [[octochamp]] [[William Bradford]]. His sister, [[Val Simmons|Valerie]] appeared in [[Series 4]], and Series 2 finalist [[Philip Appleby]] | + | '''Allan Simmons''' (born July 27, 1957) was a finalist in [[Series 3]]. A computer programmer from London, he was the first player ever to win seven shows in a row, just being pipped to the post by eventual [[octochamp]] [[William Bradford]]. His sister, [[Val Simmons|Valerie]] appeared in [[Series 4]], and he is married to Gilli Appleby, the twin sister of Series 2 finalist [[Philip Appleby]]. |
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Revision as of 23:05, 11 December 2009
Allan Simmons (born July 27, 1957) was a finalist in Series 3. A computer programmer from London, he was the first player ever to win seven shows in a row, just being pipped to the post by eventual octochamp William Bradford. His sister, Valerie appeared in Series 4, and he is married to Gilli Appleby, the twin sister of Series 2 finalist Philip Appleby.
Away from Countdown, Allan is very heavily involved in the world of Scrabble, having been both chairman of the ABSP and its international equivalent WESPA (The World English-Language Scrabble Players' Association). He has edited Onwords Magazine since 1979, and is a three-time BMSC champion, one-time ABSP masters winner and the 2008 British national champion. He has represented Scotland at the World Scrabble Championship on numerous occasions.
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