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Countdown

Countdown is a Channel 4 game show which features both word and number tasks. Currently Colin Murray presents, assisted by Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. First airing in November 1982 it is one of Britain's longest-running game shows. There have been several spin offs throughout the years, with celebrity contestants, Christmas specials, and 8 Out of 10 Cats do Countdown.

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[Carol Vorderman]
Carol Vorderman shares diagnosis after unconscious hospital dash
[Richard Whiteley]
Tragic Countdown star died too soon after emergency surgery
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Strictly's Rachel Riley struggled in Pasha romance as he became 'shell of himself'
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Carol Vorderman blasts criticism about her unconventional love life with 'special friends'
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Carol Vorderman's 'rebound' marriage as she admits only knowing husband for 14 weeks

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POLL: Should Reform apologise to Carol Vorderman over lewd comment?
[An individual, dressed in a blue long-sleeve shirt, is seated behind a desk on a stage, engaging in what appears to be a present]
'I was on Countdown and here's what they never show you on TV'
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Countdown's Rachel Riley announces devastating death news as fans rush to support her

[Sean Lock]
Countdown's biggest tragedies from heartbreaking loss to horror stabbing
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Brits renewing passports have just days left to avoid 102 fee
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Carol Vordermans tiny Italian getaway spot everyone needs to visit

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Carol Vorderman says Starmer can do one thing to stop 'deranged' Trump but he'll hate it
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Carol Vorderman shares two-word nickname as she admits 'I'm not doing that'
[Countdown octochamp admits job search struggle]
'I've won Countdown eight times but still can't find a job'
[Carol Vorderman ]
Carol Vorderman opens up on romance as she shares 'how I want to live my life'
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment deadline - 2 days left for certain people to take action

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Moment Channel 4 Countdown champion stabs rival in 'growling' attack
[Countdown champion John Cowen]
Countdown champion who stabbed rival after feeling 'cheated' learns fate
[Graham White ]
Graham White dead: Countdown and Rush legend dies after 70 years in TV

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