Countdown
TV-14
6.2
1982
Reality
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
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- Cast:
- Colin Murray , Rachel Riley , Susie Dent
Seasons
Season 87
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two contestants compete in 15 rounds of words and numbers to become the Countdown Champion.
Season 84
Anne Robinson presents the long-running game, Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers while Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner.
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