Countdown resumes filming with social distancing and host Nick Hewer, 76, back in the hot seat

Countdown has returned to the studio and resumed filming, Channel 4 has revealed. Hosts Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley have been pictured back at work, alongside Dictionary Corner stalwart Susie Dent and new contestants. Social-distancing guidelines were adhered to during filming, Channel 4 said. Coming back: Countdown has returned to the studio and resumed filming, … Read more

Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley urges parents to ‘smash the gender stereotypes’

‘Girls are taught to be nice and not boastful’: Countdown’s Rachel Riley urges parents to ‘smash stereotypes and raise daughters to believe they can have scientific careers like males’ By Isabella Nikolic For Mailonline Published: 09:24 BST, 7 July 2020 | Updated: 09:24 BST, 7 July 2020 Countdown’s maths whizz Rachel Riley has urged parents … Read more

Richard Osman points out rude innuendo on Countdown

Richard Osman left his fans in hysterics on Friday night after he pointed out a rude innuendo on Countdown. The Pointless host, 49, took to Twitter to share a photo of presenter Rachel Riley in front of the iconic board with the letters ‘BDSM’.  Clearly shocked by the discovery, Richard captioned the photo with: ‘Crikey!’ Hilarious! Richard Osman left … Read more

‘The countdown is on!’: Pregnant Vogue Williams covers her bump in a chic maxi dress

‘The countdown is on!’: Pregnant Vogue Williams covers her bump in a maxi dress as she reveals daughter’s due date is less than a month away By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 23:41 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 23:41 BST, 24 June 2020 She is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her second child, a … Read more

And the winner is… After a ten-week countdown, Brian Viner reveals his favourite movie of all time

This week, I conclude the ten-week countdown of my 100 favourite English-language films. So I’m taking a little more space than usual, both to champion my Top 10 and to remind you of the full list. I’m aware that I’ve left out lots of all-time classics. There’s no Citizen Kane or It’s A Wonderful Life … Read more

Nick Hewer reveals Countdown will ‘hopefully’ be up and running again in June

‘Nothing will stop Countdown!’ Host Nick Hewer reveals the game show will ‘hopefully’ be up and running again in June amid coronavirus crisis By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 12:04 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 12:04 BST, 5 May 2020 Nick Hewer has revealed plans for Countdown filming to ‘hopefully’ resume in June as … Read more

Inside Jasmine Yarbrough’s pregnancy countdown

Inside Jasmine Yarbrough’s pregnancy countdown: Karl Stefanovic’s wife decorates her nursery and reads about motherhood ahead of new baby By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 00:21 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 00:22 BST, 1 May 2020 Jasmine Yarbrough is preparing to welcome her first child with Karl Stefanovic. The designer, 36, is making sure … Read more

Rachel Riley introduces baby daughter Maven Aria to her Countdown co-stars

‘Now it’s time for mum to do a bit of work!’ Rachel Riley introduces baby daughter Maven Aria to her Countdown co-stars as her first episode after maternity leave airs By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 16:00 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 16:00 BST, 30 March 2020 Rachel Riley celebrated the airing of her … Read more

Rachel Riley posts video of daughter doing maths to ‘convince Countdown’ she can work from home

Rachel Riley posts sweet video of her daughter Maven, three months, competing against ‘Bunny’ to ‘convince Countdown’ she can work from home By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 17:17 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 14:48 GMT, 21 March 2020 Channel 4 announced on Thursday filming for Countdown would continue- but without a studio audience.  … Read more

Countdown will be filmed without a live studio audience for the first time

Countdown ‘will be filmed without a live studio audience’ for the first time in its 38 year history as Channel 4 show makes plans to continue production amid coronavirus crisis By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 09:18 GMT, 19 March 2020 | Updated: 09:21 GMT, 19 March 2020 Channel 4 show Countdown will continue filming … Read more