Countdown
Countdown is a game show on Channel 4. The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 214 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.
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Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Chris McCausland in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
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40:00Another chance to see yesterday's new episode, with Chris McCausland in Dictionary Corner. Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host.
40:00Another chance to see yesterday's new episode, with Chris McCausland in Dictionary Corner. Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host.
40:00Another chance to see yesterday's new episode, with Chris McCausland in Dictionary Corner. Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host.
40:00Another chance to see yesterday's new episode, with Chris McCausland in Dictionary Corner. Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host.
40:00Another chance to see Friday's new episode, with Levi Roots in Dictionary Corner. Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Levi Roots in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Levi Roots in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Levi Roots in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Levi Roots in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Pat Nevin in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Pat Nevin in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Pat Nevin in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Pat Nevin in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Pat Nevin in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Russell Watson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Russell Watson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Russell Watson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Russell Watson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
40:00Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Russell Watson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.