Episode 1
Mon 23 Jan
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Stephen K Amos joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
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TV series
Countdown
1982TV-1494 seasons6.0 / 10
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
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 87 episodes
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Episode 6
Mon 30 Jan
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Where to watch CountdownEpisode 11
Mon 6 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Jo Brand joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Where to watch CountdownEpisode 16
Mon 13 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Where to watch CountdownEpisode 21
Mon 20 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Bob Harris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
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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
Themes
game showpuzzlequiz show