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Old 16-09-2009, 10:36 AM   #1
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Default 'Seeing myself on Millionaire – even watching was nerve-wracking' blog discussion

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Old 16-09-2009, 10:43 AM   #2
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Yes you do sound like that, yes you do talk very quickly.

For anyone (like Martin) who missed the start of the show...............or the whole show.........it's repeated at 12 noon on Saturday 19th September on ITV1.

As I've said before, Martin and Angela make a brilliant team. Well done for raising £150,000 for the two charities.



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Old 16-09-2009, 11:19 AM   #3
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Well done to you both, impressive stuff!
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Old 16-09-2009, 5:26 PM   #4
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I've been in the audience a couple of times. You just hear a whisper from someone that the answer is definitely B and everyone in a six seat radius presses B.

Although it is no doubt intense for the participants, there is a lot of re-recording and gaps, so the audience tends to chatter. So much so that they sometimes miss the question alltogether; if their neighbours also miss the question, people press random answers!

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I am a citizens advice volunteer advisor. It was great to see you support us. Each bureau raises funds locally and we depend on donations for the work we do. For help and advice on a range of issues see web site adviceguide.org.uk
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Well done Martin and Angela.

Wondering what is the "thing" behind your ear for Martin? Is it for directions from the producers?
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Old 19-09-2009, 10:25 PM   #7
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Dident realise that the money was going to CAB.
Well done Martin & Angela
Will watch the repeat on i player if I can.



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Will watch the repeat on i player if I can.
It isn't a bbc show - you can try itv catchup though
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Well done on doing so well. I just watched it and it made me chuckle when Angela realised that her Doctor friend was Australian. Hope he didn't burn his soup! ;-)


I wonder if they'd ever do a Celebrity The Cube with Philip Schofield. Wouldn't that be something.



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I regularly visit this website, but have only registered today. Always listen or watch you when on TV or radio. It was great to see you do so well on 'Millionaire' and although I was shouting the answer 'crocodile' to you, you did the right thing by taking the money for the benefit of others. You are an inspiration and a good friend!
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What a lovely first post LizzyC



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Well done big man, right decision, not worth the gamble, even when you consider the ratio being against you, the actual money counts too and it was stacked up in favour of you taking the money, an inspiration as always!



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Well done Martin and Angela.

Wondering what is the "thing" behind your ear for Martin? Is it for directions from the producers?
And what was this thing behind Martins ear?
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And what was this thing behind Martins ear?
There's no earpieces so Im really not sure?



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was it not somesort of alien landing craft trying infiltrate martin's brain :rofl



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