Xmas Speech Bets

[Beanie]

I tell you Mick she threw us all a bit of a dummy there, droning on about old people rather than a more cheery subject like Iraq. Still when watching back I notice a wee sly grin on her fat face when she slips a 'best' in there...its just like 'Arry Redknapp all over again.

[MickeyPaul]

[mrmuzeman]

3.5pts to the good with the 4pts on the ratings to go

[stereoman]

Someone on Digital Spy posted the figures and that says that the BBC's coverage of The Queen's speech got 5.7 million.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...=503081&page=3

[Beanie]

Confirmed Another close one but it sneaked home. Interesting to see the 1-8 fav for highest ratings(Eastenders) got beaten by Dibley.

Originally Posted by Beanie

1pt Once @ 3.00
1pt Twice @ 10.00

2pts 5.6-6m @ 4.00
2pts 6.1m-8m @ 3.50

3pts Middle East @ 8.00
0.5pts Iraq @ 8.00
0.5pts Environment @ 13.00

10pts in, 17.5pts back - Xmas speech pwned.

See you next year folks

[MickeyPaul]

Terrific stuff young Beanster.

[Beanie]

Worth ttt ing this thread rather than creating a new ones since it has a bit of research in it too. Plus it makes it look like I do actually research them rather than pressing buttons after a night on the sauce.

Unfortunately there is only the one market from PP so far this year, a little poor, but worth a look nonetheless:

What will the queen say first:

Economy 2/1
Afghanistan 5/1
Gordon Brown 7/1
David Cameron 7/1
Iraq 8/1
Environment 8/1
Prime Minister 8/1
Barack Obama 8/1
World Peace 10/1
Terrorism 12/1
Olympics 18/1
Spirit of the People 20/1

Forget the rest, infact forget most of them too...

[Beanie]

I'm pretty sure the economy will hose up again this year just as it did last. Gran was barely in her chair before the Queen had fired it out...

"Christmas is a time for celebration, but this year it is a more sombre occasion for many. Some of those things which could once have been taken for granted suddenly seem less certain and, naturally, give rise to feelings of insecurity.

People are touched by events which have their roots far across the world. Whether it is the global economy or violence in a distant land, the effects can be keenly felt at home."

Iraq and Afghanistan followed not long after(in that order too, and given its unlikely she will mention one and not the other it seems peculiar that Afghanistan is shorter...would think the order will remain the same.)

Although the Environment punt came in a few years ago - that was good fortune more than anything and it doesnt usually get a look in, perhaps a little too political?

People dont tend to get name dropped in this so the Cameron and Brown bets are of no interest - prime minister would be the punt there.

But it's the economy for me - even more than last year its the #1 thing going on for the man in the street, and HM will get it out there pronto. It's got to be in there before any other political issue - conflicts will be early too but probably just after(same sentence.)

4pts Economy @ 2/1 with Paddy Power

Bring it home Liz!

[Pete89]

Copenhagen confrence happining now could potentially lead to enviroment though? There making the new Kyoto so at 8/1 maybe a small intrest?

[Beanie]

Did cross my mind Pete and its an important point - for one reason or another it's a topic she continues to shy away from - is it one that she sees as too political/controversial?

Even when the G8 was in Scotland I dont think she gave it a mention in her speech - will have to check that though.

Nevertheless its probably the only one I could see nipping in there ahead of the economy so a half point saver might be in order.

[Kiko]

Took me a while to click this was the old thread - seeing Muze and Dave posting I was thinking xmas had come early and they had returned

GL Beanie!

[squallsquall]

I love your market picks, Beanie Already looking forward to us predicting the next ESC! (I used to post on Bash the Bookmaker under the same name)

[lance]

Economy, then Afghanistan, then floods/weather.

[Beanie]

Ooooo...so close.

"Each year that passes seems to have its own character. Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten. 2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continued effects of the economic downturn.

I'm sure that we have all been affected by events in Afghanistan and saddened by the casualties suffered by our forces serving there. "

Thought I might get a bit of that famous PP generosity and bets refunded or summat, but no such luck - I guess thats the risk you run with the words that can be said in a different way.

Thanks squall, I remember that thread well - looking forward to this years one already

[MickeyPaul]

I think I'd have been all over that one Beanie if I'd been paying attention. What a fucking bitch.