TV ShowReturningChannel 4Reality

Countdown

Name: Countdown
Genre: Reality
Released: 1982-11-02
Duration: 45 min

1982 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English

The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

6.0(73 reviews)

4.8549% popularity

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Details

First air date: Nov 2, 1982
Last air date: Jul 17, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 94
Episodes: 5852
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: Channel 4
Creator / showrunner: Armand Jammot
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Yorkshire Television, ITV Studios, Lifted Entertainment

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

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Seasons & episodes

1982 · 26 episodes

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Cast

Colin Murray

Self - Host

Rachel Riley

Self - Host

Susie Dent

Self - Host

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

6.0

73 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful