![]() ![]() Susie Dent has been the permanent lexicographer since 2004 and appears in "Dictionary Corner" alongside a celebrity guest. She left in 2008 at the same time as Des O'Connor and was replaced by Rachel Riley. In the early years, the show had multiple assistant presenters, including Carol Vorderman who was hired for Series 1 to check calculations in the numbers round and her role expanded to include placing the number and letter tiles. ![]() It was announced in January 2023 that Murray had moved from interim host to permanent host. Guest hosts would return later that year as part of the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations, with Floella Benjamin, Richard Coles, Trevor McDonald (for a second time) and Moira Stuart each hosting one week's worth of episodes. On 25 July 2022, it was announced that Les Dennis would guest host the show from 4–15 August followed by Jenny Eclair from 16 to 19 August because Colin Murray tested positive for COVID-19. Colin Murray then returned on 14 July as a stand-in host. The programme was then presented by Anne Robinson (its first female presenter) from July 2021 until July 2022. It was then presented by Des Lynam from October 2005 until December 2006, Des O'Connor from January 2007 until December 2008, Jeff Stelling from January 2009 until December 2011 and Nick Hewer from January 2012 until July 2021, with Colin Murray standing in for Hewer during part of the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme was presented by Richard Whiteley for 22 years until his death in June 2005. Following the development of MediaCityUK, Countdown moved again in 2013 to the new purpose-built studios at Dock10, Greater Manchester. Countdown was produced by Yorkshire Television and was recorded at The Leeds Studios for 27 years, before moving to the Manchester-based Granada Studios in 2009. With over 7,900 episodes, Countdown is one of Britain's longest-running game shows, along with the original French version, Des chiffres et des lettres (Numbers & Letters), which has been running on French television continuously since 1965. It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4, and 86 series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. It is broadcast on Channel 4 and is currently presented by Colin Murray, assisted by Rachel Riley, with resident lexicographer Susie Dent. Results: We will not have any results or podium placings for the 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Challenge.Countdown is a British game show involving word and number tasks that began airing in November 1982. ![]() We will be setting a challenge everyday of the 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Challenge and have some fun spot prizes up for grabs! These challenges will be posted into the 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Challenge Facebook event page. How: Run, walk, swim, bike – anything you want, 12km, 31km, 78km or 365km in 12 DaysĬhallenges and Spot Prizes: Many people see Christmas as a time for giving, be that your time, a service, a gift or kindness. What: Run, walk, swim, bike – anything you want, 12km, 31km, 78km or 365km in 12 DaysĮntry Fee: $25 per person (includes booking fee, medal and postage of medal (*to NZ addresses only))Įntries Close: Tuesday 30th November 2021 Please Note: Our Event Promotions’ Santa is local to NZ, so all participants must provide a valid NZ address for their medals to be sent out to OR they will need to pay the postage cost to get their medal sent to their chosen address (if international). ![]() These stunning medals will be posted out to all hard-working elves once the event is complete. Medals: We’ve designed a jolly good medal embodying the spirit of Christmas. Believe in your elf and want to run this distance!? We’d give you a jolly good round of Santa-plause! You can build up by ticking off 1km on the 1st Dec, 2km on the 2nd Dec, 3km on the 3rd Dec and so on to build up to completing 12km on December 12th for a total of 78km in 12 Days OR sleigh it however you’d like.ģ65km – Complete a km for every day of the year – A great option for our deer cyclists who can sleigh 365km over our 12 Days of Christmas. When: Wednesday 1st December – Sunday 12th December 2021ĭistance Options: 12km, 31km, 78km or 365kmġ2km – Complete 12km over 12 Days of ChristmasĪ jolly good option for our younger participants or those of you starting your sleigh ride.ģ1km – Complete a km for every day of December within the 12 Days of ChristmasĪ great option for our loyal elves who can spare a day here and there from their Christmas preparations for some physical and mental elf care.ħ8km – Complete a total of 78km over our 12 Days of Christmas. CHALLENGE RUNS FROM 1ST DECEMBER – 12TH DECEMBER ![]()
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