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| − | '''''ZoomDown''''' is a version of ''[[Countdown]]'' streamed live using | + | '''''ZoomDown''''' is a version of ''[[Countdown]]'' streamed live using the video conferencing software {{w|Zoom (software)|Zoom}}. It was introduced during the COVID-19 lockdown by [[Series 81]] six-time winner [[Paul Anderson]], who also acted as the original host. It has co-starred a plethora of co-hosts, listed at the bottom of this page. |
| − | Two games are played in each episode, with the guesting role in game one taken by the challenger of the second game and the loser of the first game taking the role in game two. They are given their own anecdote, which forms more like a mini-Q&A session, after Round 6, as per the [[15 round format (new)|current 15 round format]]. The format is similar to a ''Countdown'' series, with the winner staying on for up to four games (as per the [[Apterous Simulation of a Series]]), at which point they become a ZoomDown tetrachamp. The top eight then compete in a knockout tournament in a bid to become ZoomDown Series Champion. Finalists are not allowed to play again in consecutive series. | + | Two games are played in each episode, with the guesting role in game one taken by the challenger of the second game and the loser of the first game taking the role in game two. They are given their own anecdote, which forms more like a mini-Q&A session, after Round 6, as per the [[15 round format (new)|current 15-round format]]. The format is similar to a ''Countdown'' series, with the winner staying on for up to four games (as per the [[Apterous Simulation of a Series]]), at which point they become a ZoomDown "tetrachamp". The top eight then compete in a knockout tournament in a bid to become ZoomDown Series Champion. Finalists are not allowed to play again in consecutive series. |
| − | The games | + | The games were shown live on the [[FOCAL]] Talk {{w|YouTube}} channel, originally on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 pm (Thursday's show originally started at 8:05pm to accommodate the national "clap for carers" campaign). In [[ZoomDown Series 4|Series 4]], the first game of the week migrated to Tuesday, to avoid clash with the {{w|BBC Two}} quiz shows. In addition to the main series, specials were also played; the first of these was a mini-[[Hypercountdown|Hyper]] tournament between four players shown on Friday 15 May 2020 at 8pm. The second was a "Numberists" special shown over two Saturdays (13 and 20 June). The third and fourth were a second "Numberists" series and a [[Goatdown]] series, shown in January 2021 on Mondays and Thursdays respectively. |
| − | Series 4 introduced graphics designed by [[Graeme Cole]], displaying the scorelines, round scores and the [[letters game|letters]], [[numbers game|numbers]] and [[conundrum]] boards. It also introduced Cole's buzzers, | + | Series 4 introduced graphics designed by [[Graeme Cole]], displaying the scorelines, round scores and the [[letters game|letters]], [[numbers game|numbers]] and [[conundrum]] boards. It also introduced Cole's buzzers, allowing the [[contestant]]s to buzz-in rather than having to say 'buzz'. |
A record of the games and standings can be seen at the pages listed below. All games can be watched on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmQM7wUgtyzmCxOwZrBgMg here]. | A record of the games and standings can be seen at the pages listed below. All games can be watched on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmQM7wUgtyzmCxOwZrBgMg here]. | ||
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The popularity of the series resulted in Anderson being awarded the [[Apterous]] "[https://www.apterous.org/item.php?item=243 Spoon of Awesome]", a very rare accolade that is awarded by public vote. | The popularity of the series resulted in Anderson being awarded the [[Apterous]] "[https://www.apterous.org/item.php?item=243 Spoon of Awesome]", a very rare accolade that is awarded by public vote. | ||
| − | At the end of the fourth series, it was announced that a Champion of Champions tournament | + | At the end of the fourth series, it was announced that a Champion of Champions tournament would take place in 2022. |
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| + | The original run of ZoomDown concluded following the Champion of Champions tournament, by which time COVID restrictions in the UK had been lifted and in-person [[co-events]] had resumed. | ||
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| + | ZoomDown was revived for a fifth series in May 2025, this time hosted by [[Series 76]] two-time winner [[Darren Godfrey]]. | ||
==Series== | ==Series== | ||
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|[[Rachael Montgomery]] | |[[Rachael Montgomery]] | ||
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| − | ! | + | !2022 |
| − | |[[ZoomDown Championship of Champions| | + | |[[ZoomDown Championship of Champions|CoC]] |
|[[Conor Travers]] | |[[Conor Travers]] | ||
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| + | !2025 | ||
| + | |[[ZoomDown Series 5|ZD5]] | ||
| + | |[[Jason Cullen|Jase Cullen]] | ||
| + | |} | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
| − | + | Presented by: | |
| + | *[[Paul Anderson]] (2020–2022) | ||
| + | :with: | ||
| + | :*[[George Armstrong]] (2020–2022) | ||
| + | :*[[Tom Carey]] (2020–2022) | ||
| + | :*[[Bradley Horrocks]] (2021) | ||
| + | :*[[Fiona Titcombe]] (2020–2021) | ||
| + | :*[[Callum Todd]] (2020) | ||
| + | :*[[Graeme Cole]] (2021–2022) | ||
| + | :*[[Stephen Read]] (2021–2022) | ||
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| + | *[[Darren Godfrey]] (2025) | ||
:with: | :with: | ||
| − | + | :*[[Adam Beach]] | |
| − | + | :*[[Rachael Montgomery]] | |
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[[Category:Online Countdown tournaments]] | [[Category:Online Countdown tournaments]] | ||
[[Category:ZoomDown|*]] | [[Category:ZoomDown|*]] | ||
[[Category:Online community]] | [[Category:Online community]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:36, 11 September 2025
ZoomDown is a version of Countdown streamed live using the video conferencing software Zoom. It was introduced during the COVID-19 lockdown by Series 81 six-time winner Paul Anderson, who also acted as the original host. It has co-starred a plethora of co-hosts, listed at the bottom of this page.
Two games are played in each episode, with the guesting role in game one taken by the challenger of the second game and the loser of the first game taking the role in game two. They are given their own anecdote, which forms more like a mini-Q&A session, after Round 6, as per the current 15-round format. The format is similar to a Countdown series, with the winner staying on for up to four games (as per the Apterous Simulation of a Series), at which point they become a ZoomDown "tetrachamp". The top eight then compete in a knockout tournament in a bid to become ZoomDown Series Champion. Finalists are not allowed to play again in consecutive series.
The games were shown live on the FOCAL Talk YouTube channel, originally on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 pm (Thursday's show originally started at 8:05pm to accommodate the national "clap for carers" campaign). In Series 4, the first game of the week migrated to Tuesday, to avoid clash with the BBC Two quiz shows. In addition to the main series, specials were also played; the first of these was a mini-Hyper tournament between four players shown on Friday 15 May 2020 at 8pm. The second was a "Numberists" special shown over two Saturdays (13 and 20 June). The third and fourth were a second "Numberists" series and a Goatdown series, shown in January 2021 on Mondays and Thursdays respectively.
Series 4 introduced graphics designed by Graeme Cole, displaying the scorelines, round scores and the letters, numbers and conundrum boards. It also introduced Cole's buzzers, allowing the contestants to buzz-in rather than having to say 'buzz'.
A record of the games and standings can be seen at the pages listed below. All games can be watched on YouTube here.
The popularity of the series resulted in Anderson being awarded the Apterous "Spoon of Awesome", a very rare accolade that is awarded by public vote.
At the end of the fourth series, it was announced that a Champion of Champions tournament would take place in 2022.
The original run of ZoomDown concluded following the Champion of Champions tournament, by which time COVID restrictions in the UK had been lifted and in-person co-events had resumed.
ZoomDown was revived for a fifth series in May 2025, this time hosted by Series 76 two-time winner Darren Godfrey.
Series
| Year | Series | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ZD1 | Conor Travers |
| ZD2 | Rob Foster | |
| 2021 | ZD3 | Elliott Mellor |
| ZD4 | Rachael Montgomery | |
| 2022 | CoC | Conor Travers |
| 2025 | ZD5 | Jase Cullen |
Specials
| Year | Special type | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | H1 | Callum Todd |
| N1 | Elliott Mellor | |
| 2021 | N2 | Elliott Mellor |
| G1 | Callum Todd | |
| M | Miscellaneous |
Credits
Presented by:
- Paul Anderson (2020–2022)
- with:
- George Armstrong (2020–2022)
- Tom Carey (2020–2022)
- Bradley Horrocks (2021)
- Fiona Titcombe (2020–2021)
- Callum Todd (2020)
- Graeme Cole (2021–2022)
- Stephen Read (2021–2022)
- Darren Godfrey (2025)
- with:
