Countdown recordings

[Papaleekie]

How many C4 Countdown programmes are recorded in a day? Presumably more than one, which would require contestants to bring a change of clothing for each episode. How long is the gap between recordings?

[Mr Veritas]

In the old (Carol & Richard) days it used to be on average 4 recordings a day,BUT it could rise to 5 if the first four went smoothly without any re~takes,or fluffs etc.
I would imagine that this new crew would be expected (by their director) to do the same.
How long the gap is between recordings is a moot point,it can (it seems) vary from half an hour to 2 hours,again depending on how quickly each show takes to record.

[tonymclark]

I don't know for sure, but sometimes contestant's clothing is provided by the wardrobe department. Mainly to make sure they don't wear anything that will clash or strobe on TV.

[Mr Veritas]

Yes tonymclark,
That is a very good (and valid) point.
Also if the TV wardrobe supplies it,they can ensure continuity of clothing for different takes/recordings.

[cc1]

When we went to watch it was 2 in the morning session and 3 in the afternoon session, 2 different audiences.
The change overs are fairly sharp, the presenter etc go off and change, the episodes are recorded with the gap for ads put in..
There's a crowd rouser employed to jolly people along, and he can be heard with a raucous laugh in the background.

[trt]

I know deal or no deal do 3/5 a day in bristol.