
First aired
November 2, 1982
Returning Series
Avg. episode: 41m

The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
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Anne Robinson presents the long-running game, Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers while Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two contestants compete in 15 rounds of words and numbers to become the Countdown Champion.
Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent return once again with a variety of guests in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.

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