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Nick Hewer interview: 'The country depends on Countdown'

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:02 +0000

Nick Hewer talks to Digital Spy about taking the helm on Countdown.

'Apprentice' star Nick Hewer on 'Countdown': First pictures

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:00 +0000

A first look at The Apprentice's Nick Hewer on the set of Countdown.

BBC wins back World Athletics Championships from Channel 4

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:13:00 +0000

The BBC to cover the 2015 championship in Beijing and the 2017 event in London.

Ortis Deley 'will work with Channel 4 again' after athletics axe

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:18:00 +0100

Channel 4's Stuart Cosgrove admits a "false start" on their athletics coverage.

Oscar Pistorius storms out of BBC Radio 4 interview

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:35:00 +0100

The athlete objects after being asked if he was "an inconvenient embarrassment".

Ortis Deley live blunder is Channel 4's fault, says Des Lynam

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:53:00 +0100

Ex-Match of the Day host Des Lynam defends Channel 4 presenter Ortis Deley.

DS Icon: Moira Stuart

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:00:03 +0000

DS salutes the sexy and sultry newsreader legend Moira Stuart.

Eamonn Holmes blasts reality TV

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:54:00 +0000

Eamonn Holmes slams reality TV shows including The Apprentice and Strictly Come Dancing.

Des Lynam fears for future of BBC Sport

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:51:00 +0100

Des Lynam questions the future of BBC Sport after the corporation lost a number of major events.

Des Lynam 'advised Chiles on ITV move'

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:17:00 +0100

Adrian Chiles reveals that Des Lynam told him to make the move from the BBC to ITV.

Stelling: 'There will still be awful puns'

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Jeff Stelling promises that he will maintain the tradition of "awful puns" on Countdown.

New 'Countdown' team confirmed

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:20:00 +0000

Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley are confirmed as the new presenters of Countdown.

Vorderman films final 'Countdown'

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:14:00 +0000

Carol Vorderman brings her 26-year Countdown career to an end.

Stelling back in 'Countdown' running

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Jeff Stelling is back in the running for the Countdown job, according to tabloid reports.

Jeff Stelling turns down 'Countdown'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:22:00 +0100

Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling pulls out of Countdown negotiations.

Jeff Stelling to present 'Countdown'?

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:37:00 +0100

Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling will be the new host of Countdown, say reports.

'X Factor' loses 1m to summer heat

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:31:00 +0100

Warm weather sees a decline in the TV audience, with The X Factor losing out more than most.

Carol Vorderman to Steven Tyler

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:00:01 +0100

Find out the celebrities that link departing Countdown host Carol Vorderman with rocker Steve Tyler.

Vorderman had 'Countdown' co-host fears

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:00:22 +0100

Carol Vorderman's manager reveals her reasons for quitting Countdown.

Carol Vorderman quits 'Countdown'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:25:35 +0100

Carol Vorderman has quit Countdown after 26 years, her manager confirms.