Armand Jammot
Director
Countdown (1982)
Series 87
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two contestants compete in 15 rounds of words and numbers to become the Countdown Champion.
Released Nov. 2, 1982
Episode 36 min
14+
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Production Companies: Yorkshire Television, ITV Studios, Lifted Entertainment
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English,
Italian
S87E1 - Mon 23 Jan
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Stephen K Amos joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Jan. 23, 2023, midnight
S87E6 - Mon 30 Jan
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Jan. 30, 2023, midnight
S87E11 - Mon 6 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Jo Brand joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Feb. 6, 2023, midnight
S87E16 - Mon 13 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Feb. 13, 2023, midnight
S87E21 - Mon 20 Feb
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Bob Harris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Feb. 20, 2023, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 36 min.
Season Runtime: 36 min.
Released: Nov. 2, 1982
Last Air Date: Sept. 19, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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