Robinson appeared in Countdown's Dictionary Corner for a week in 1987, when the show was led ... Jo Street, head of daytime at Channel 4, said: "I am a huge fan of Anne and her quick wit.

which has been broadcast by Channel 4 since 1982, the year the network launched. The first ever series of Countdown was won that year by crossword compiler Joyce Cansfield. Since then, four more women ...

She is the sixth woman to be named champion of Countdown, which has been broadcast by Channel 4 since 1982 ... have won the series - Hilary Hopper (in 1987), Liz Barber (1990), Verity Joubert ...