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The Countdown

The Countdown

Description: Countdown is a British game show involving word and number tasks. It is broadcast on Channel 4 and presented by Nick Hewer, assisted by Rachel Riley, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent. It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4 and 81 series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. Wikipedia
Genre: Game Show
Year Released: 1982
No Of Series: 81 (Regular); 2 (Masters); 2 (Celebrity); 81 (overall)
Theme Song: Countdown Theme Song
Starring: Rachel Riley; Carol Vorderman; Susie Dent
Presented By: Nick Hewer, Colin Murray, Jeff Stelling, Des O'Connor, Des Lynam, Richard Whiteley
Networks: Channel 4, More4, S4C
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