Countdown, the TV words and numbers game, was the first programme broadcast on Channel 4, on November 2nd, 1982 and is was actually based on a French programme, "Des Chiffres et Des Lettres". Coincidentally the last two presenters have been Des ( Messers Lynham and O'Connor ). Whoa, how spooky is that?
Of course it is the shows original presenter, the late Richard Whiteley, who really helped the programme achieve the almost cult status it has. Together with the ever present Carol Vorderman, who has done pretty well for herself getting her name associated with anything vaguely mathimatical. When the Sudoku craze hit Britain she must have thought all her Christmases had arrived at once.
Amazingly this is another hugely popular show where there is no million pound jackpot, or holidays or electrical goods to be won. A bit like Mastermind, it really is the taking part that counts. Oh, and Carol as well.
Q: How many Countdown Contestants does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: One from the top, two, then one then two from the bottom.
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