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Countdown

Name: Countdown
Director: Derek Goodall
Genre: Game show
Released: 1982

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1982

Game show

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Long-running game show which sees contestants try to find the longest word from a random selection of consonants and vowels, as well as tackle a numbers round using mental arithmetic.

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rolenamePresenterAnne RobinsonCo presenterRachel RileyParticipantSusie DentDirectorDerek Goodall

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News & features about Countdown

Why is Rachel Riley not on Countdown? Her absence explained

There is someone else in the numbers corner this week!
Countdown cast: Jensen Ackles stars in the Prime Video crime drama

Ackles is joined by Jessica Camacho and Eric Dane in key roles.

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Countdown release schedule: When do new episodes land on Prime Video?

The action-packed crime drama starring Jensen Ackles has now started airing.
Countdown favourite Susie Dent talks new novel: "I absolutely don't look down on 'cosy crime', but I wanted some grit in there"

Forget cosy crime, Countdown and RT’s Susie Dent is now writing novels that require the skills of a lexicographer to solve.
Jensen Ackles crime thriller Countdown confirms Prime Video release date

The new series has also unveiled several first-look images.
Countdown on Prime Video starring Jensen Ackles: Release date speculation

Ackles's new show comes from the One Chicago franchise stalwart Derek Haas.
Ant and Dec clash over Limitless Win answer in tense countdown clip

But is their answer correct?

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown confirmed for major line-up shake-up with new regular panel members unveiled

Host Jimmy Carr will be back alongside Countdown favourites Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.
Who are the Countdown guest hosts?

A host of stars will be sitting behind the Countdown desk to mark Channel 4's 40th anniversary.
Why did Anne Robinson leave Countdown?

The Countdown presenter has hosted her final episode – but who is taking over?
Rachel Riley says she chooses which rude words to spell on Countdown

"Kids can watch [Countdown] but anyone with my kind of dirty sense of humour can watch."
Les Dennis to guest host Countdown after Anne Robinson's exit

The Family Fortunes favourite will step into the role as host for a short period in early August.
Anne Robinson's temporary Countdown replacement starts filming new episodes

Colin Murray will reportedly step in for the next few months.
Where is Susie Dent on Countdown? When presenter returns

Rachel Riley is also currently away from the Channel 4 show on maternity leave.
Anne Robinson to step down as Countdown host after a year

The former Weakest Link host is leaving Countdown and wants "an older woman" to take over.
Richard Osman responds to Countdown rumours – and pitches new host

It looks like the former Pointless co-presenter won't be replacing Anne Robinson on the daytime game show.
Countdown's Nick Hewer explains why Carol Vorderman shouldn't host

The former presenter reckons Vorderman is too closely associated with the numbers job on the show.
Countdown's Nick Hewer reveals his top picks to replace Anne Robinson

The former host has a few suggestions as to who might be a good fit for the beloved game show.
When is Strictly: The Christmas Countdown on TV?

Strictly Come Dancing will be back this Christmas for some festive fun!
Anne Robinson to replace Nick Hewer as the new host of Countdown

Anne Robinson will take over from Nick Hewer later this year.
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space release schedule – When all episodes will land on Netflix

Here's when episodes will arrive on the streaming site.
Anne Robinson makes Countdown debut: "Who wouldn't want to watch?"

Anne Robinson looks all set to take over Channel 4's longest running series following Nick Hewer's exit.
Anne Robinson plans to tease Countdown contestants: 'No point in hiring me otherwise'

The former Weakest Link host says she won't go easy on the contestants.
Countdown host Anne Robinson reveals why she'd never return to The Weakest Link

The new Countdown host explains why she'd never front a revival of the iconic quiz.

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