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Countdown (1982)

  • Nov 2, 1982
  • 94 seasons · 5,872 episodes
  • TV-14

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About This Series

Countdown is a reality series created by Armand Jammot. Its leading cast includes Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley and Susie Dent. It premiered on November 2, 1982 on Channel 4. TMDB lists 94 seasons and 5,872 episodes so far and is listed as a returning series.

Synopsis

The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

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Time to finish
About 3,523 hours, based on 5,872 episodes at 36 minutes each
Ending
Ongoing: more episodes are expected
Age rating (US)
TV-14
Language
English

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Cast

  • Carol Vorderman Self - Host 4,718 episodes
  • Richard Whiteley Self - Host 3,946 episodes
  • Susie Dent 2,372 episodes
  • Rachel Riley Self - Host 1,154 episodes
  • Nick Hewer Self - Host 551 episodes
  • Des O'Connor Self - Host 469 episodes
  • Jeff Stelling Self - Host 381 episodes
  • Des Lynam Self - Host 303 episodes
  • Gyles Brandreth 238 episodes
  • Richard Stilgoe 211 episodes
  • Nigel Rees 150 episodes
  • Geoffrey Durham 145 episodes
  • Richard Digance 141 episodes
  • Martin Jarvis 137 episodes
  • Philip Franks 136 episodes
  • Jan Harvey 132 episodes
  • Anne Robinson 120 episodes
  • Colin Murray Self - Host 113 episodes

Seasons

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