TV series
Countdown
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 23, 2026
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.
Season 49 episodes
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Episode 101
Episode 3490
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathryn Apanowicz, Barry Cryer
Episode 102
Episode 3491
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathryn Apanowicz, Barry Cryer
Episode 103
Episode 3492
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathryn Apanowicz, Barry Cryer
Episode 104
Episode 3493
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathryn Apanowicz, Barry Cryer
Episode 105
Episode 3494
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathryn Apanowicz, Barry Cryer
Episode 122
Series 49, Grand Final
Episode credits
Guest stars Geoffrey Durham
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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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