The long-running numbers and words game show has had five other female ... and Letters), Countdown was originally hosted by Richard Whiteley, with Carol Vorderman as co-presenter.

The long-running numbers and words game show, which has been on Channel 4 since 1982 when the broadcaster launched, has not had a female ... presenter Murray was named the permanent host of ...

The long-running numbers and words game show, which has been on Channel 4 since 1982 when the broadcaster launched, has not had a female champion ... Northern Irish TV presenter Murray was named the ...