Countdown

[ianess]

Any word of it coming back?   It'll be well-nigh impossible to replace Richard Whitely [and/or Carol] but I miss the programme.

[thebigchill]

Last i heard it will be back, with a new host and Carol V in the same position

[jenstar]

That's about it. I believe they're now trying to find a permanent replacement rather than having guests. Keep an eye on the front page of http://www.ukgameshows.com for any developments.

[ugly_bob]

And what happened to 15 to 1? Quiz hour with William G & Carol and Richard was essential viewing as a student. If I got out of bed in time anyway!

[jenstar]

15 to 1 was axed when William G Stewart retired at the end of 2003.

[Denise S.]

I too miss Countdown.  I did e-mail channel 4 suggesting Tom O'Connor as a possible replacement, but as everyone is saying 'how do you replace Richard?'  I hope they don't have 'guest' presenters like 'Have I got news for you'

[hopalong]

I think Martyne Lewis would be a goog comper for Countdown

[Chapel]

I'd have thought Giles Brandreth would be ideal...

 

So after all those years of Richard saying he'd get a nine letter word if it killed him, he did, and it did.

Pneumonia 

[ugly_bob]

YAY!!! It's back!!!

[ianess]

Yep....it's back!!

Des Lynam was really nervous but hopefully he'll settle into the role. It was nice to end the first show with "in memory of Richard Whitely"