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At the risk of sounding insufferably smug, I have to admit that lockdown, spent with my partner Catherine at our farmhouse in rural Northamptonshire, was a pleasure. I enjoyed the pottering, the leisurely breakfasts; the sense that there was nothing pressing in my diary to propel me out of bed before the civilised hour of … Read more
Nick Hewer has quit Countdown after nearly ten years of hosting. The presenter, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future. Nick revealed that he won’t be renewing his contract in January as he approaches turning 77 in February and … Read more
Nick Hewer has quit Countdown after ten years of hosting. The presenter, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future. Nick revealed that he won’t be renewing his contract in January as he approaches turning 77 in February. Stepping down: Nick … Read more
Countdown presenter Nick Hewer is taking a break from the show and is set to be replaced by presenter Colin Murray. 76-year-old Nick will be temporarily stepping away from the Channel 4 gameshow as he shields at home during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite having ‘military-style safety protocols’ in the studio. Taking to Twitter on Monday, … Read more
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
‘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