How many episodes of Countdown are there?

121
Countdown/Number of episodes

What channel is countdown on today?

It is broadcast on Channel 4 and currently presented by Anne Robinson, assisted by Rachel Riley, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent.

Who is on countdown now?

Anne Robinson
Anne Robinson is the new host of Countdown and is the first female host of Channel 4’s longest running series. Previous presenters have included Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam, Des O’Connor and Jeff Stelling. Most recently Nick Hewer has hosted the show with Colin Murray acting as the stand-in.

How many countdowns are filmed in one day?

Quiz shows are notoriously demanding of their hosts and crew and Robinson has been filming five episodes a day in Salford’s Media City, three days a week. But after more than 30 years working in television, the 76-year-old is dismissive of the hard work she puts in: “I’m used to long hours.”

What happens if you win countdown?

During the normal series, the winner of each game returns for the next day’s show. If a player wins eight games, he is declared an “octochamp” and retires until the series finals.

What is the highest Countdown score?

The highest ever score is 146, jointly held by Julian Fell, in his semi-final against Danny Hamilton, and Conor Travers, with his victory against Jack Hurst in the 30th Birthday Championship final. Fell’s game is notable for being the only time a contestant has found four nine letter words in a single game.

Who won Countdown 2020?

Luke Johnson-Davies
Since Series 54 (2006), series champions receive the Richard Whiteley Memorial Trophy….Champions.

What time does the countdown start on TV?

Countdown airs on Channel 4 at 2.10pm every weekday.

Who won Countdown Final 2020?

Conor Travers
Conor Travers crowned Countdown Champion of Champions.

Why was Susie Dent missing from Countdown today?

Susie Dent has been forced to self isolate after being pinged by the NHS app. Countdown host Anne Robinson explained in a previous episode: “Sadly we haven’t got Susie with us because she is self isolating, so Rachel (Parris) is doing both jobs”.

Is Susie Dent still married?

Susie and husband Paul Atkins have split after 20 years but remain on amicable terms, having told family and friends according to reports. Avid viewers are wondering why the Countdown star has been missing from Dictionary Corner of late.

Is Rachel from Countdown pregnant?

The former Strictly star is due to welcome her second child June 22, 2021 – 10:50 BST Sharnaz Shahid. She is due to welcome her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev in the coming months, but as the countdown commences it seems the final stages of Rachel Riley’s pregnancy have been far from smooth sailing.

Who are the hosts of the countdown show?

Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Tom Kerridge joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Think you can become champion of the daytime words and numbers quiz show?

What was the first episode of Countdown on Channel 4?

The game show and its first episode were the first to be broadcast when the channel launched, with Whiteley opening the programme with the line: As the countdown to a brand new channel ends, a brand new Countdown begins. — Richard Whiteley introducing the first Channel 4 episode of Countdown.

When did Carol Vorderman leave the game show Countdown?

Carol Vorderman, the show’s co-host, who had been on the programme since it began, left the show in December 2008, at the same time as O’Connor; she was replaced by Rachel Riley.

When did Cathy Hytner start the countdown game show?

Cathy Hytner originally placed letters on the board for the letters games, and she was followed by Karen Loughlin and Lucy Summers before this was taken over by Vorderman at the start of series 18 in mid-1989.