TV series
Countdown
1982TV-1494 seasons6.0 / 10
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
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Countdown premiered November 2, 1982. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Cast, crew and production details
About Countdown
Cast
Richard WhiteleySelf - Host
Jeff StellingSelf - Host
Des O'ConnorSelf - Host
Des LynamSelf - Host
Carol VordermanSelf - Host
Nick HewerSelf - Host
Rachel RileySelf - Host
Susie DentSelf - HostCredits
- Created by
- Armand Jammot
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 5,836
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Channel 4United Kingdom
Yorkshire TelevisionUnited Kingdom
ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom
Lifted EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
Themes
game showpuzzlequiz show
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