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[[Image:Richard_Priest.jpg|right|thumb|Richard Priest competing at [[CoNot 2008]].]]
 
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'''Richard Priest''' was the runner-up of [[Series 58]] and a participant in [[Championship of Champions XIII]].
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'''Richard Priest''' was the runner-up of [[Series 58]] and a participant in [[Championship of Champions XIII]]. He was from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
  
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Priest won his first game on 24 March 2008 with a century against [[Tony Durrant]]. Priest followed this with five more wins, including a run of three centuries on the trot, before losing his seventh game to [[Nigel Davies]]. However, Priest's 6 wins and 697 points were enough to secure a place in the finals as No. 6 seed.
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==Appearances on the programme==
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===Heat games===
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Priest won his first game on [[Episode 4563|24 March 2008]] with a [[century]] against [[Tony Durrant]]. Priest followed this with five more wins, including a run of three centuries on the trot, before losing [[Episode 4569|his seventh game]] to [[Nigel Davies]]. However, Priest's six wins and 697 points were enough to secure a place in the finals as number six seed.
  
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Priest took on No. 3-ranked [[Tim Reypert]] in the third quarter-final. Priest came out the winner with ease, winning by 37 points. In the semi-final, Priest beat [[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]] {{score|100|70}} in a game that was notable because [[Carol Vorderman|Carol]] allowed 6 − 3 = 2 in the final numbers game. In the grand final, Priest had to take on the No. 1 prospect [[David O'Donnell (Series 58)|David O'Donnell]], and went {{score|13|0}} down after two rounds, and never recovered. He did beat the No. 1 seed with {{word|MIRADOR}} but it wasn't enough to win the game, ultimately losing by 30 points.
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===Finals===
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Priest took on number three seed [[Tim Reypert]] in the [[Episode 4623|third quarter-final]]. Priest came out the winner with ease, winning by 37 points.
  
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Priest returned for the [[Championship of Champions XIII]], but lost to [[Kai Laddiman]] on a crucial conundrum in the first round. Priest buzzed in with {{word|CAFETERIA}} which was wrong, only to realise a few seconds later that the answer was {{word|CAFETIERE}}. However it was too late, and he lost by 8 points.
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In the [[Episode 4626|semi-final]], Priest beat [[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]] {{score|100|70}} in a game that was notable because [[Carol Vorderman]] allowed 6 − 3 = 2 in the final [[numbers game]].
  
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Priest's own record of his experience on the show can be read on [[The Countdown Page]] [http://www.thecountdownpage.com/exp-richard-priest-1.htm here.]
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In the [[Episode 4627|grand final]], Priest had to take on the number one prospect [[David O'Donnell (Series 58)|David O'Donnell]], and went {{score|13|0}} down after two rounds, and never recovered. He did beat O'Donnell with {{word|MIRADOR}} but it wasn't enough to win the game, ultimately losing by 30 points.
  
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Priest continues to play Countdown, and compete in unofficial tournaments, including [[CoNot 2008]], [[CoLei 2008]], [[COLIN 2009]], [[CoNot 2009]], [[CoLei2]], [[COLIN 2010]], [[Co:Lon 2010]], [[CoLei3]], [[COLIN 2011]], [[CoLei4]], [[CoNot 2011]], [[Co:Lon 2011]], [[CoChest]], [[COLIN 2012]], [[CoLei5]], [[COHUD]] and [[CoChest2]]. In 2010, he won the [[CoLei Summer Special]].
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===Championship of Champions XIII===
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Priest returned for [[Championship of Champions XIII]], but lost to [[Kai Laddiman]] on a crucial [[conundrum]] in the [[Episode 4736|first round]]. Priest buzzed in with {{word|CAFETERIA}} which was wrong, only to realise a few seconds later that the answer was {{word|CAFETIERE}}. However it was too late, and he lost by eight points.
  
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In November 2012 Priest, along with [[Nita Marr]] and [[Mike Brown (debut episode 3328)|Mike Brown]], co-organised [[COEDI]], the first [[Countdown in Edinburgh]] tournament, and he also participated in it.
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==''Countdown'' community==
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Priest continues to play ''[[Countdown]]'', and compete in [[Co-event]]s, making his debut at [[CoNot 2008]]. In 2010, he won the [[CoLei Summer Special]]. In November 2012, Priest, along with [[Nita Marr]] and [[Mike Brown (debut episode 3328)|Mike Brown]], co-organised [[COEDI]], the first [[Countdown in Edinburgh]] tournament, and he also participated in it.
  
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Priest appeared on ''{{w|The Weakest Link}}'' on 28 April 2010, coming second. He then appeared on ''{{w|The Chase (game show)|The Chase}}'' on 18 February 2011, making it to the final chase, but the money evaded him.
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Priest returned to the ''Countdown'' community on 11 March 2021, participating in [[ZoomDown Series 3|Series 3]] of ''[[ZoomDown]]''.
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==Appearances on quiz shows==
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Priest appeared on ''{{w|The Weakest Link (British game show)|The Weakest Link}}'' on 28 April 2010, coming second. He then appeared on ''{{w|The Chase (British game show)|The Chase}}'' on 18 February 2011, making it to the final chase against [[Shaun Wallace|Shaun "The Dark Destroyer" Wallace]], but the money evaded him. He then appeared on ''{{w|Eggheads (TV series)|Eggheads}}'' with [[Series 49]] and [[Series 60|60]] contestant [[James Robinson]], and [[Series 61]] semi-finalist [[Ryan Taylor]] on 5 January 2016. Priest and Robinson then reappeared on ''Eggheads'' on 1 November 2022 with professional darts players {{w|Glen Durrant}} and {{w|Keegan Brown}}.
  
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Priest returned to the Countdown community on 11 March 2021, participating in Series 3 of [[ZoomDown]].
 
 
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==Episodes==
 
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{{ep | 4567 | 28/03/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 101 – 25 |[[Matt Wate]]|Ann Widdecombe|Susie Dent|123}}
 
{{ep | 4567 | 28/03/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 101 – 25 |[[Matt Wate]]|Ann Widdecombe|Susie Dent|123}}
 
{{ep | 4568 | 31/03/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 98 – 20 |[[Richard Wilson (Series 58)|Richard Wilson]]|[[Lynda Baron]]|Susie Dent|120}}
 
{{ep | 4568 | 31/03/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 98 – 20 |[[Richard Wilson (Series 58)|Richard Wilson]]|[[Lynda Baron]]|Susie Dent|120}}
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{{ep | 4569 | 1/04/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 83 – 85 |[[Nigel Davies]]|Lynda Baron|Susie Dent|120}}
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{{ep | 4569 | 01/04/2008 | P |Richard Priest| 83 – 85 |[[Nigel Davies]]|Lynda Baron|Susie Dent|120}}
 
{{ep | 4623 | 16/06/2008 | QF |[[Tim Reypert]]| 53 – 90 |Richard Priest|[[Dr Phil Hammond]]|Susie Dent|116}}
 
{{ep | 4623 | 16/06/2008 | QF |[[Tim Reypert]]| 53 – 90 |Richard Priest|[[Dr Phil Hammond]]|Susie Dent|116}}
 
{{ep | 4626 | 19/06/2008 | SF |Richard Priest| 100 – 70 |[[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]]|Dr Phil Hammond|Susie Dent|124}}
 
{{ep | 4626 | 19/06/2008 | SF |Richard Priest| 100 – 70 |[[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]]|Dr Phil Hammond|Susie Dent|124}}
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{{ep | 4736 | 15/01/2009 | CP |[[Kai Laddiman]]| 93 – 85 |Richard Priest|[[Andrew Sachs]]|Susie Dent|117}}
 
{{ep | 4736 | 15/01/2009 | CP |[[Kai Laddiman]]| 93 – 85 |Richard Priest|[[Andrew Sachs]]|Susie Dent|117}}
 
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==External Links==
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 19 April 2023

Richard Priest competing at CoNot 2008.

Richard Priest was the runner-up of Series 58 and a participant in Championship of Champions XIII. He was from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

Appearances on the programme

Heat games

Priest won his first game on 24 March 2008 with a century against Tony Durrant. Priest followed this with five more wins, including a run of three centuries on the trot, before losing his seventh game to Nigel Davies. However, Priest's six wins and 697 points were enough to secure a place in the finals as number six seed.

Finals

Priest took on number three seed Tim Reypert in the third quarter-final. Priest came out the winner with ease, winning by 37 points.

In the semi-final, Priest beat Peter Davies 100 – 70 in a game that was notable because Carol Vorderman allowed 6 − 3 = 2 in the final numbers game.

In the grand final, Priest had to take on the number one prospect David O'Donnell, and went 13 – 0 down after two rounds, and never recovered. He did beat O'Donnell with MIRADOR but it wasn't enough to win the game, ultimately losing by 30 points.

Championship of Champions XIII

Priest returned for Championship of Champions XIII, but lost to Kai Laddiman on a crucial conundrum in the first round. Priest buzzed in with CAFETERIA which was wrong, only to realise a few seconds later that the answer was CAFETIERE. However it was too late, and he lost by eight points.

Countdown community

Priest continues to play Countdown, and compete in Co-events, making his debut at CoNot 2008. In 2010, he won the CoLei Summer Special. In November 2012, Priest, along with Nita Marr and Mike Brown, co-organised COEDI, the first Countdown in Edinburgh tournament, and he also participated in it.

Priest returned to the Countdown community on 11 March 2021, participating in Series 3 of ZoomDown.

Appearances on quiz shows

Priest appeared on The Weakest Link on 28 April 2010, coming second. He then appeared on The Chase on 18 February 2011, making it to the final chase against Shaun "The Dark Destroyer" Wallace, but the money evaded him. He then appeared on Eggheads with Series 49 and 60 contestant James Robinson, and Series 61 semi-finalist Ryan Taylor on 5 January 2016. Priest and Robinson then reappeared on Eggheads on 1 November 2022 with professional darts players Glen Durrant and Keegan Brown.

Preceded by
Jeffrey Hansford		 Series runner-up
Series 58		 Followed by
Charlie Reams

Episodes

# Date Type Contestant 1 Score Contestant 2 Presenters Guest Lex Max
4563 24/03/2008 P Tony Durrant 87 – 110 Richard Priest Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Ann Widdecombe Susie Dent 131
4564 25/03/2008 P Richard Priest 91 – 75 Gill Ford Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Ann Widdecombe Susie Dent 130
4565 26/03/2008 P Richard Priest 109 – 59 Angus McGregor Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Ann Widdecombe Susie Dent 135
4566 27/03/2008 P Richard Priest 105 – 60 Sandra Gray Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Ann Widdecombe Susie Dent 118
4567 28/03/2008 P Richard Priest 101 – 25 Matt Wate Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Ann Widdecombe Susie Dent 123
4568 31/03/2008 P Richard Priest 98 – 20 Richard Wilson Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Lynda Baron Susie Dent 120
4569 01/04/2008 P Richard Priest 83 – 85 Nigel Davies Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Lynda Baron Susie Dent 120
4623 16/06/2008 QF Tim Reypert 53 – 90 Richard Priest Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 116
4626 19/06/2008 SF Richard Priest 100 – 70 Peter Davies Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 124
4627 20/06/2008 GF David O'Donnell 91 – 61 Richard Priest Des O'Connor Carol Vorderman Dr Phil Hammond Susie Dent 118
4736 15/01/2009 CP Kai Laddiman 93 – 85 Richard Priest Jeff Stelling Rachel Riley Andrew Sachs Susie Dent 117

External Links

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