Anne Robinson becomes the FIRST female presenter in Countdown's 39 year history after being unveiled as new host of the long-running show. Sadly, the veteran entertainer died "peacefully" in his sleep on Saturday, November 14. And in 2002 one of the show's fans was cremated to the strains of the 30-second version of the Countdown signature tune that accompanies the daily "conundrum" round. Countdown: Rachel Riley introduces her new baby. production assistant (145 episodes, 1982-2018) Shantelle Gaston-Hird. Carol Vorderman has shared a beautiful tribute to her dearly departed Countdown co-presenter Richard Whiteley who died tragically young. The. Rachel, 35, had assisted a . It is broadcast on Channel 4 and currently presented by former Dictionary Corner guest Anne Robinson, assisted by Rachel Riley, with resident lexicographer and former Dictionary Corner guest Susie Dent.It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4, and 83 series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. Carol Vorderman has shared a beautiful tribute to her dearly departed Countdown co-presenter Richard Whiteley who died tragically young.. Countdown is a 1982 British game show involving word and number tasks. Carol Vorderman reveals how much she drank on Christmas day Carol Voderman, 58, was a mathematician on the Channel 4 show, Countdown alongside former host Richard Whiteley, who died in 2005. He was one of the UK's best-known television personalities. Comedian and former Countdown presenter Des O'Connor dies aged 88. A former Countdown contestant has claimed that she was hounded by threatening fans who said they would stamp on her head after she appeared on the beloved Channel 4 daytime show. . The presenter, 77, who recently revealed she was leaving . Countdown began on Channel 4 in November 1982 and was the first show the channel ever aired. Channel 4 took the following show off the air as a mark of respect, and the following programme was preceded by . Image: AP. Channel 4. Countdown's many fans, who included the Queen and Hollywood star George Clooney, could be obsessive in their passion for what Whiteley once proudly called a "low-tech parlour game". Anne Robinson has made a thinly veiled swipe at her Countdown co-host Rachel Riley as she said they 'didn't not get on' during filming.. Presenters. The 61-year-old, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, fell ill with pneumonia last month, but had been said to be recovering slowly. Sadly, the veteran entertainer died "peacefully" in his sleep on Saturday, November 14. So it is little wonder Anne-Marie Imafidon has become Countdown's maths expert. Countdown presenter Rachel Riley was left hiding blushes and giggles as she revealed letters which spelled out a rude word on the show's famous blue board. Television presenter and journalist Richard Whiteley has died just days after undergoing heart surgery. The former Weakest Link. The longest-serving Countdown presenter was Richard Whiteley (Picture: Getty) Richard Whiteley (1982-2005) The original and longest-running host of the show, Whiteley left after falling ill with. By . He sadly died in 2005, aged 61 (Image: Channel Four) Richard Whiteley set the bar for all of the Countdown presenters. production accountant / production finance / production financing (117 episodes, 2005-2018) Lee Benfold. Jodie's world is shattered, she and Adam and Des's daughters are hurting. In a statement, his agent said: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday. The 61-year-old, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, died yesterday, days after undergoing heart surgery.. Countdown presenter Jeff Stelling is to leave the Channel 4 show after less than three years. 1 [1] John Richard Whiteley OBE DL (28 December 1943 - 26 June 2005) was an English presenter, and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show Countdown. The Channel 4 series was hosted by Richard Whiteley from 1982 until the presenter's . Calendar Countdownwas presented by Richard Whiteley, with Cathy Hytner and Denise McFarland-Cruickshanks managing the numbers and letters rounds respectively. The former Countdown presenter was an icon of British television, entertaining the nation over the course of six decades on the screen. He took the reigns for 23 . Countdown was the launch programme for Channel 4 at 4:45 pm on 2 November 1982, and Whiteley was the first person to be seen on the channel (not counting a . The musical composer and creator of the hit daytime TV series Countdown, Marcel Stellman, has died at the . His nine years in the presenter's chair makes him the longest-serving host of the show since Richard Whitely, the original presenter who fronted the Channel 4 show from its creation in 1982 until. production accountant / production finance / production financing (117 episodes, 2005-2018) Lee Benfold. The 60-year-old presenter posted a touching message on Twitter where she marked 39 years since the tea-time game show first began.. Maths brainiac Carol was just 21 years old when she and Yorkshireman Richard went live with Channel 4's first ever programme . He started the show . Countdown presenter and British television icon Richard Whiteley has died. And, as she and her four siblings all passed GCSE maths before the age of ten, her family has a strong claim to be. Marcel Stellman, the creator of the iconic. Countdown is a 1982 British game show involving word and number tasks. Sadly, the veteran entertainer died "peacefully" in his sleep on Saturday, November 14. . Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00 The 61-year-old, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, died yesterday, days after undergoing heart surgery. David Craig; Published: Sunday, 15th November 2020 at 9:39 am. junior production co-ordinator / audience co-ordinator (138 episodes, 2012-2015) Phil Crabb. Calendar Countdownwas presented by Richard Whiteley, with Cathy Hytner and Denise McFarland-Cruickshanks managing the numbers and letters rounds respectively. Anne Robinson, 77, confirmed she would be leaving Countdown after just one year of hosting the show. A comedy panel show favourite, Lock was a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Her colleague and host Anne Robinson recently announced she has stepped down from the programme. Nick Hewer has announced he'll be leaving the long-running show in the New Year. The Channel 4 series was hosted by Richard Whiteley from 1982 until the presenter's . In a statement, his agent said: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday." Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00 Countdown presenter and British television icon Richard Whiteley has died. junior production co-ordinator / audience co-ordinator (138 episodes, 2012-2015) Phil Crabb. The presenter went on to host a number of other shows including - quiz show Take Your Pick, An Audience with Des O'Connor and Today with Des and Mel. Whiteley, the host of Channel 4's daytime game show Countdown for 23 years, died in Leeds General Infirmary. By . Although the presenters and experts might have changed over the years, the . A number of people have stepped up to host Countdown over the years - they are as follows: Richard Whiteley (1982-2005) The original and longest-running host of the show, Whiteley left after. The musical composer and creator of the hit daytime TV series Countdown, Marcel Stellman, has died at the . The former Countdown presenter was an icon of British television, entertaining the nation over the course of six decades on the screen. He sadly died in 2005, aged 61 (Image: Channel Four) Richard Whiteley set the bar for all of the Countdown presenters. Countdown presenters including Rachel Riley and Carol Vorderman have shared their heartbreak over the news that one of the show's iconic figures has died. Countdown presenter Nick Hewer shows off the new socially distanced show The 34-year-old star previously opened up about precautions in the studio when they resumed production this summer. His agent added: "He is survived by his wife Jodie, their son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina. Richard Whiteley was the original Countdown presenter. . He started the show. The popular TV show pushes the guests' mathematical skill and literary knowledge to the test as they battle it out . Comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent has confirmed. He even hosted Countdown in 2007 alongside . Countdown presenters including Rachel Riley and Carol Vorderman have shared their heartbreak over the news that one of the show's iconic figures has died. The beloved presenter made decision to spend more time at her New York Home, as she has to film . She said. Richard Whiteley was the original Countdown presenter. The beloved presenter made decision to spend more time at her New York Home, as she has to film . 1 [1] John Richard Whiteley OBE DL (28 December 1943 - 26 June 2005) was an English presenter, and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show Countdown. Settings WELCOME_INDEX, Bing [Bot] NO_PMS_INFO The former Countdown presenter was an icon of British television, entertaining the nation over the course of six decades on the screen. The popular TV show pushes the guests' mathematical skill and literary knowledge to the test as they battle it out to be crowned the series Countdown winner. The former Weakest Link host will be taking over from Nick Hewer, who has held the Countdown . The no-nonsense TV personality, 76, best known for her . production assistant (145 episodes, 1982-2018) Shantelle Gaston-Hird. Although Whiteley made a slow recovery from his illness he died on 26 June 2005 after a failed operation to correct a problem with his heart that had been detected. . Calendar Countdown was presented by Richard Whiteley, . He . Anne Robinson has been revealed as the new presenter of the long-running Channel 4 gameshow Countdown. The mathematician is a firm favourite on Channel 4's daytime show Countdown. In a statement, his agent said: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday." A former Countdown contestant has claimed that she was hounded by threatening fans who said they would stamp on her head after she appeared on the beloved Channel 4 daytime show. The 60-year-old presenter posted a touching message on Twitter where she marked 39 years since the tea-time game show first began. Los Angeles: Casey Kasem, the internationally famous radio host with the cheerful manner and gentle voice who became the king of the top 40 countdown with a syndicated show that ran for . Countdown was the launch programme for Channel 4 at 4:45 pm on 2 November 1982, and Whiteley was the first person to be seen on the channel (not counting a . You have no notifications. It was originally fronted by Richard Whiteley, who died in 2005, and Vorderman, who spent 26 years . The show was the first programme ever to be screened on Channel 4, launching the station on November 2 1982 at 4.45pm. Travel. She hopes to inspire children to aim as high as she and her siblings did. It is broadcast on Channel 4 and currently presented by former Dictionary Corner guest Anne Robinson, assisted by Rachel Riley, with resident lexicographer and former Dictionary Corner guest Susie Dent.It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4, and 83 series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. . Countdown's Nick Hewer quits show after 10 years as host: "It's been a privilege and a pleasure". Anne Robinson, 77, confirmed she would be leaving Countdown after just one year of hosting the show. Anne-Marie, 31, is the first black co-presenter on the Channel 4 show, standing in for Rachel Riley on maternity leave. Richard Whiteley became synonymous with the show during his time hosting.