Russell's game today.

Noel says that one of the things that he has found fascinating in the LIVE shows is that the family influence has changed so much then normal when friends and family sit in the audience, as now they appear on the wings and seem more involved, although yesterday Vivian ignored all his family and his wife throughout the show!

Noel introduces the video from Brighton today, and is going to surprise today's player, Russell. Noel and the camera crew LOUDLY make their way into Russell's workplace and make the offer to play DoND, but Russell agrees with some swearing thrown in! It takes about 4 takes to actually get Russel to agree to appear without any mistakes.

Russell's friends and family agree to come down to the Dream Factory to open some boxes,

Russell has box 5 today.

Russell is a carpenter, and has brought along some friends and family who he introduces. Russell's mum is back in Brighton, and Noel goes to the LIVE outside broadcast where there are lots more of Russell's friends and family including his mum watching.

Noel warns Russell to be on best behaviour with his mouth today as it does tend to run away with him, and one word out of place and he will be outside and Russell's dad will finish off the game!

Noel calls a break...

We're back

Noel says that Russell is always called rhubarb Noel tells us all to try and influence the Banker today through Twitter.

Round 1

Leroy first and Noel says that if he reveals the 1p he will let him lick the rhubarb

2 - £10,000 Leroy (Ex-contestant)

12 - £5,000 Tracey (Ex-contestant)

Dirk next and he says he had his rhubarb with custard today!

14 - £100,000 Dirk (Ex-contestant)

20 - £50,000 Tony (Ex-contestant)

4 - £250,000 Aaron

Banker time

Noel says he can't recall anyone doing that sort of all red round in an opening round. The Banker is heard laughing down the phone. He says he is impressed with Russell biting his lip.

Banker's offer:

Rhubarb crumble

Russel says

NO DEAL

Round 2

22 - £20,000 Craig (Friend)

We really need a blue here says Noel.

13 - £250 PJ (Ex-contestant)

Noel calls a break....

OMG! It's been a while since we've had a £400,000+ opening round. Total of £415,000 gone!

This has the possibility of all the meaningful money being gone by 11-box. Which will be interesting to see how they fill the time then!

Also what on earth did Tony who played in Schools Out week do to deserve being effectively an HoF contestant? He had a trainwreck and didn't even win 1p!

We're back
Last box before the Banker

3 - £100 Nick (Ex-contestant)

Banker time

Noel wonders if the Banker is still laughing, and he is, although he says he will increase the offer now as it was a better, and thinks about adding custard to the offer.

Banker's offer:

£1,000

Russell says

NO DEAL

Round 3

Noel asks Russell to take out the top 3 left on the board as he has heard that Russell makes squeaky noises when he gets excited!

15 - 50p Dave (Friend)

6 - £1,000 Gaz (Ex-contestant)

16 - £15,000 Bing (Ex-contestant)

Banker time

The game is not over until the end says Noel. The Banker says he feels sorry for Russell's girlfriend Fran, she has been with him for over 4 years and there has been no sign of an engagement ring. The Banker says he was going to stick.

Banker's offer:

£1,245

Russell says

NO DEAL

Round 4

19 - £50 Sam (Friend)

Tax-Free Harry next, and he reminds Russell that it is tax-free

18 - £5 Harry (Ex-contestant)

17 - £250 Will (Friend)

Noel calls a break before the Banker

TAX- FREE! What a legend.

Weird how loads of former contestants look completely different to how they originally appeared (Lucy, Bing, Betty) but Harry looks exactly the same!

BTW I totally don't recognise Mary, when I read the commentary when she was first on I thought it would be Mary who accidentally no-dealt to win £75k but it's definitely not her!

lol @ this

Am interested to see how much padding there is lol as so far there's been no decisions. Banker might have to pitch a high offer here just to try and slow the game down a bit. But not too high an offer - that'd kill the game even quicker!

Seems the solution is to give him less time than the others? Clock only goes until 16:52. Isn't it usually longer?

We're back

Banker time

Noel says that this is a most uncomfortable situation at the moment, although Russell remains confident. Noel shows the game-clock with over 18 mins remaining. The Banker calls and says that it is a very interesting scenario for Russell as he looks confident and with all his mates around him they could egg him on, so although he thinks the board is very much in his favour he won't be going low here.

Banker's offer:

£7,500

£7,500? Heck that's generous! I'd be out with that! (Maybe leaving Banker's gamble possibilities for £35k/blue too)?