As with all great TV, where would a show be without a Christmas special. And Countdown is no exception and makes sure to get its ducks in a row well advance, often filming their festive episode ...

A female accountant has become the first woman in 26 years to win the final of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown. Astonishingly, the long-running numbers and words game show, which has been on the ...

According to the BBC website, a host of "Scotland's biggest TV stars" will be present alongside plenty of musical guests.

The first ever series of Countdown was won that year by crossword compiler Joyce Cansfield. Since then, four more women have won the series - Hilary Hopper (in 1987), Liz Barber (1990), Verity Joubert ...

Last year, Northern Irish TV presenter Murray was named the permanent host of Countdown. He took over from former The Weakest Link host Anne Robinson. Adapted from the French TV series Des ...

Richard Whiteley, best known for hosting Countdown, left behind an estate worth over £4million when he passed away almost two decades ago. The details of his estate showed just who the fortune ...

Last year, Northern Irish TV presenter Colin was named the permanent host of Countdown, taking over from ... video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing ...