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− | [[Image:AndyPlatt2.jpg|right|thumb|Andy Platt]] | + | {{octostats|Runner-up|2|889|3}} |
− | '''Andy Platt''' was an [[octochamp]] and runner-up | + | [[Image:AndyPlatt2.jpg|right|thumb|Andy Platt in [[Series 68]]...]] |
+ | [[File:Andy Platt.png|thumb|200px|right|...and again in the [[Championship of Champions XIV]].]] | ||
+ | '''Andy Platt''' was an [[octochamp]] in and the runner-up of [[Series 68]], as well as a participant in [[Championship of Champions XIV]]. He is also an [[Apterous|Apterite]] and member of [[c4countdown]]. In December 2023, he became a moderator and official numbers games poster on the Facebook group [[Countdowners]], replacing [[George Armstrong]] in the role. His first 'official' numbers games were posted from 1 January 2024. | ||
− | + | ==Appearances on the programme== | |
+ | ===Heat games=== | ||
+ | Platt's octochamp run came when ''[[Countdown]]'' altered the [[15 round format]], so his first 4 shows were in the "original" 15 round format, while his second 4 shows were in the [[15 round format (new)|"new" 15 round format]]. In the final game to be played in the former format, he reduced [[Carl Anderson]] to the then joint lowest-ever score in a 15-round game with just 7 points. | ||
− | + | Platt is the seventh person to have scored a [[century]] or more in all of his eight heat games. At the time, he also set a record for aggregate winning margin in preliminary games with 565, which has since been eclipsed by [[Dylan Taylor]]'s 628. | |
− | + | ===Finals=== | |
+ | Platt returned for the finals of Series 68, which was a shorter series than normal due to the [[30th Birthday Championship]] running from January to March 2013. In his [[Episode 5716|quarter-final]], he trounced three-time winner [[Chris Ball]] by scoring in every round but one. Platt's victory in his [[Episode 5720|semi-final]] against [[Eileen Taylor]] was also impressive in that he scored in every round, including ten points for a clever solution to a 4-large numbers game in which he multiplied 100 by 75 before cancelling down. His [[Episode 5721|Grand Final]] battle against the top-seeded wunderkind [[Giles Hutchings]] proved to be much more difficult though, as Platt trailled {{score|14|0}} to Hutchings after the first two rounds. Although Platt managed to win Round 4, he then lost two more letters rounds and was beaten {{score|95|86}}, but he did solve the [[conundrum]] to deny Hutchings a century. | ||
− | {{series runner-up|preceded_by=Jack Hurst|series=68}} | + | ===Championship of Champions XIV=== |
+ | Platt returned in 2016 for [[Championship of Champions XIV]], facing off against [[David Barnard]] in the first round. In a tight game, Platt prevailed {{score|98|90|Episode 6280}} thanks to the crucial conundrum {{word|RITEWRONG}}. He then played [[Dylan Taylor]] in the quarter-finals, losing by {{score|127|125|Episode 6287}}, despite leading thanks to spotting {{word|URNFIELDS}}, meaning he has the highest losing score in the show's history. | ||
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+ | ==Co-events== | ||
+ | Platt made his [[Co-event]] debut at [[CoChest]] finishing in 3rd place, which he then followed up with another 3rd place at [[COLIN 2012]], then he won Group B at [[CoLei5]]. He subsequently attended [[COHUD]], winning Group C, [[CobliviLon]], [[COEDI]] and [[COLIN 2013]], the latter of which resulting in a tie for 4th place with [[Matt Bayfield]]. He came 5th at [[COHUD2]]. | ||
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+ | ==Appearances on ''Only Connect''== | ||
+ | Along with [[Apterite]]s [[Stephen Read]] and [[Sam Prouse]], he appeared in the 2019/20 series of ''{{w|Only Connect}}'' as part of the "Lexplorers" team. On their first appearance on 9 September 2019, they ended up winning their game comfortably by a scoreline of {{score|10|34}} against the Gladiators. They appeared in the second round on the 2 December 2019, and after a tough game, won {{score|13|9}} against the Suits. They appeared in the quarter-finals on 10 February 2020, and their run came to an end after losing {{score|16|21}} in a rematch to the Suits. | ||
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+ | {{series runner-up|preceded_by=Jack Hurst|series=68|followed_by=Dylan Taylor}} | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
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{{ep | 5720 | 27/06/2013 | SF |Andy Platt| 120 - 65 |[[Eileen Taylor]]|Myleene Klass|Susie Dent|126}} | {{ep | 5720 | 27/06/2013 | SF |Andy Platt| 120 - 65 |[[Eileen Taylor]]|Myleene Klass|Susie Dent|126}} | ||
{{ep | 5721 | 28/06/2013 | GF |[[Giles Hutchings]]| 95 - 86 |Andy Platt|Myleene Klass|Susie Dent|115}} | {{ep | 5721 | 28/06/2013 | GF |[[Giles Hutchings]]| 95 - 86 |Andy Platt|Myleene Klass|Susie Dent|115}} | ||
+ | {{ep | 6280 | 6/01/2016 | CP |Andy Platt| 98 - 90 |[[David Barnard]]|[[Gloria Hunniford]]|Susie Dent|129}} | ||
+ | {{ep | 6287 | 15/01/2016 | CQF |Andy Platt| 125 - 127 |[[Dylan Taylor]]|[[John Inverdale]]|Susie Dent|145}} | ||
{{episode table end}} | {{episode table end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Platt, Andy}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Platt, Andy}} | ||
[[Category:Contestants in Series 68]] | [[Category:Contestants in Series 68]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Contestants in Championship of Champions XIV]] | ||
[[Category:Teapot owners]] | [[Category:Teapot owners]] | ||
[[Category:Octochamps of the 15 round era]] | [[Category:Octochamps of the 15 round era]] | ||
[[Category:Finalists]] | [[Category:Finalists]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Contestants on other game shows]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Contestants on ZoomDown]] |
Latest revision as of 17:44, 25 December 2023
Andy Platt octochamp statistics | |
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Final position | Runner-up |
Seeding | 2 |
Points total | 889 |
Conundrums solved | 3 |
Andy Platt was an octochamp in and the runner-up of Series 68, as well as a participant in Championship of Champions XIV. He is also an Apterite and member of c4countdown. In December 2023, he became a moderator and official numbers games poster on the Facebook group Countdowners, replacing George Armstrong in the role. His first 'official' numbers games were posted from 1 January 2024.
Contents
Appearances on the programme
Heat games
Platt's octochamp run came when Countdown altered the 15 round format, so his first 4 shows were in the "original" 15 round format, while his second 4 shows were in the "new" 15 round format. In the final game to be played in the former format, he reduced Carl Anderson to the then joint lowest-ever score in a 15-round game with just 7 points.
Platt is the seventh person to have scored a century or more in all of his eight heat games. At the time, he also set a record for aggregate winning margin in preliminary games with 565, which has since been eclipsed by Dylan Taylor's 628.
Finals
Platt returned for the finals of Series 68, which was a shorter series than normal due to the 30th Birthday Championship running from January to March 2013. In his quarter-final, he trounced three-time winner Chris Ball by scoring in every round but one. Platt's victory in his semi-final against Eileen Taylor was also impressive in that he scored in every round, including ten points for a clever solution to a 4-large numbers game in which he multiplied 100 by 75 before cancelling down. His Grand Final battle against the top-seeded wunderkind Giles Hutchings proved to be much more difficult though, as Platt trailled 14 – 0 to Hutchings after the first two rounds. Although Platt managed to win Round 4, he then lost two more letters rounds and was beaten 95 – 86, but he did solve the conundrum to deny Hutchings a century.
Championship of Champions XIV
Platt returned in 2016 for Championship of Champions XIV, facing off against David Barnard in the first round. In a tight game, Platt prevailed 98 – 90 thanks to the crucial conundrum RITEWRONG. He then played Dylan Taylor in the quarter-finals, losing by 127 – 125, despite leading thanks to spotting URNFIELDS, meaning he has the highest losing score in the show's history.
Co-events
Platt made his Co-event debut at CoChest finishing in 3rd place, which he then followed up with another 3rd place at COLIN 2012, then he won Group B at CoLei5. He subsequently attended COHUD, winning Group C, CobliviLon, COEDI and COLIN 2013, the latter of which resulting in a tie for 4th place with Matt Bayfield. He came 5th at COHUD2.
Appearances on Only Connect
Along with Apterites Stephen Read and Sam Prouse, he appeared in the 2019/20 series of Only Connect as part of the "Lexplorers" team. On their first appearance on 9 September 2019, they ended up winning their game comfortably by a scoreline of 10 – 34 against the Gladiators. They appeared in the second round on the 2 December 2019, and after a tough game, won 13 – 9 against the Suits. They appeared in the quarter-finals on 10 February 2020, and their run came to an end after losing 16 – 21 in a rematch to the Suits.
Preceded by Jack Hurst |
Series runner-up Series 68 |
Followed by Dylan Taylor |
Episodes
# | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
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5662 | 19/03/2013 | P | Sam McElhinney | 67 – 114 | Andy Platt | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 127 | ||
5663 | 20/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 112 – 25 | John Wiseman | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 149 | ||
5664 | 21/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 108 – 32 | Jacqui Kemp | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 133 | ||
5665 | 22/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 109 – 7 | Carl Anderson | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 115 | ||
5666 | 25/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 100 – 33 | Daniel Davies | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Richard Arnold | Susie Dent | 120 | ||
5667 | 26/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 116 – 80 | Alex Newton | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Richard Arnold | Susie Dent | 127 | ||
5668 | 27/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 120 – 29 | Josh Young | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Richard Arnold | Susie Dent | 131 | ||
5669 | 28/03/2013 | P | Andy Platt | 110 – 51 | Bob Windsor | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Richard Arnold | Susie Dent | 134 | ||
5716 | 17/06/2013 | QF | Andy Platt | 115 – 29 | Chris Ball | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Myleene Klass | Susie Dent | 123 | ||
5720 | 27/06/2013 | SF | Andy Platt | 120 – 65 | Eileen Taylor | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Myleene Klass | Susie Dent | 126 | ||
5721 | 28/06/2013 | GF | Giles Hutchings | 95 – 86 | Andy Platt | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Myleene Klass | Susie Dent | 115 | ||
6280 | 6/01/2016 | CP | Andy Platt | 98 – 90 | David Barnard | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Gloria Hunniford | Susie Dent | 129 | ||
6287 | 15/01/2016 | CQF | Andy Platt | 125 – 127 | Dylan Taylor | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | John Inverdale | Susie Dent | 145 |