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'''Patrick Thompson''' was a [[contestant]] in [[Series 72]] and [[Series 93|93]] from North Marston, Buckinghamshire. He is also an [[Apterous|Apterite]], former film extra, competitive amateur snooker player and keen quizzer in his spare time.  
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'''Patrick Thompson''' was a [[contestant]] in [[Series 72]] and an [[octochamp]] in [[Series 93]] from North Marston, Buckinghamshire. He is also an [[Apterous|Apterite]], former film extra, competitive amateur snooker player and keen quizzer in his spare time.  
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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===[[Series 72]]===
  
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The then father of one originally appeared back in 2015 against [[James Judge]], who by coincidence would also eventually return, and win a [[teapot]] in [[Series 93]]. In a relatively low-key debut, Patrick took the lead early on, but unfortunately after Judge spotted {{word|INTERVALS}} for nine, then {{word|UNSEATED}} in the last [[letters]] round, followed by an easy final [[numbers]] round, Thompson then officially fell at the first hurdle.
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The then father of one originally appeared back in 2015 against [[James Judge]], who by coincidence would also eventually return in [[Series 93]]. In a relatively low-key debut, Patrick took the lead early on but unfortunately after Judge spotted {{word|INTERVALS}} and {{word|UNSEATED}} followed by an easy final [[numbers]] round, Thompson then officially fell at the first hurdle.
  
 
===[[Series 93]]===
 
===[[Series 93]]===
  
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However, just under 11 years later, now a father of three and with considerably more time on [[Apterous]] under his belt, including a stint in the Top 10 in the Pro Ranks, he returned and kicked off with a very impressive 14-max game against fellow [[Apterous|Apterite]] [[Tom Bashford]]. His debut score of 115 was actually the best in the series to date, which also gave him the [[teapot]] he missed out on in his first appearance. He then topped off his octorun with 977 points to place number one seed for the finals in June 2026.
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Virtually 11 years later as now a father of three with considerably more time on [[Apterous]] under his belt and including a stint in the Top 10 in the Pro Ranks, he returned and kicked off with a very impressive 14-max game against fellow [[Apterous|Apterite]] [[Tom Bashford]]. His debut score of 115 was actually the best in the series to date, which also gave him the [[teapot]] he missed out on in his first appearance. He then topped off his octorun with 977 points, to place him in the number one seed position for the time being with 5.5 weeks left of heat games to be broadcast.
  
 
==Episodes==
 
==Episodes==

Revision as of 14:38, 8 May 2026

Patrick Thompson was a contestant in Series 72 and an octochamp in Series 93 from North Marston, Buckinghamshire. He is also an Apterite, former film extra, competitive amateur snooker player and keen quizzer in his spare time.

Appearances

Series 72

The then father of one originally appeared back in 2015 against James Judge, who by coincidence would also eventually return in Series 93. In a relatively low-key debut, Patrick took the lead early on but unfortunately after Judge spotted INTERVALS and UNSEATED followed by an easy final numbers round, Thompson then officially fell at the first hurdle.

Series 93

Virtually 11 years later as now a father of three with considerably more time on Apterous under his belt and including a stint in the Top 10 in the Pro Ranks, he returned and kicked off with a very impressive 14-max game against fellow Apterite Tom Bashford. His debut score of 115 was actually the best in the series to date, which also gave him the teapot he missed out on in his first appearance. He then topped off his octorun with 977 points, to place him in the number one seed position for the time being with 5.5 weeks left of heat games to be broadcast.

Episodes

# Date Type Contestant 1 Score Contestant 2 Presenters Guest Lex Max
6147 29/05/2015 P Patrick Thompson 81 – 99 James Judge Nick Hewer Rachel Riley Gloria Hunniford Susie Dent 134
8756 29/04/2026 P Tom Bashford 80 – 115 Patrick Thompson Colin Murray Rachel Riley Kate Bottley Susie Dent 122
8757 30/04/2026 P Patrick Thompson 105 – 68 Gavin Kitchingham Colin Murray Rachel Riley Kate Bottley Susie Dent 123
8758 01/05/2026 P Patrick Thompson 124 – 41 Jack Bradley Colin Murray Rachel Riley Kate Bottley Susie Dent 135
8759 04/05/2026 P Patrick Thompson 129 – 40 Helen Humby Colin Murray Rachel Riley Nina Wadia Susie Dent 146
8760 05/05/2026 P Patrick Thompson 124 – 67 Scott Babb Colin Murray Rachel Riley Nina Wadia Susie Dent 135
8761 06/05/2026 P Patrick Thompson 118 – 66 Simon Pitfield Colin Murray Rachel Riley Nina Wadia Susie Dent 126
8762 07/05/2026 P Patrick Thompson 142 – 58 Danny Heery Colin Murray Rachel Riley Nina Wadia Susie Dent 143
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