Countdown (game show) television continuously since 1965. "Countdown" was initially recorded at The Leeds Studios for 27 years, before moving to Manchester-based Granada Studios in 2009. Following the development of MediaCityUK, Countdown moved again in 2013 to the new purpose build studios at Dock10, Greater Manchester. The programme was presented by Richard Whiteley for over 20 years, until his sudden death in June 2005. It was then presented by Des Lynam until the end of 2006, Des O'Connor until the end of 2008, and Jeff Stelling until the end of 2011; Nick Hewer has presented the show since 2012. Carol Vorderman, the show's
Rick Jones (television presenter) Southern Maryland, United States, from 3 September 2009. Rick Jones (television presenter) Rick Jones is a Canadian-born television presenter and musician, best known for his work in BBC children's television programmes during the 1970s. Jones began his TV career as a co-presenter of "Play School", a daily programme for pre-school-age children, in which he played guitar and sang. In 1972, he became the host of "Fingerbobs", another show for younger children, in which he created characters from finger puppets made of paper. He was also one of a number of well-known entertainers who took turns to present "We Want To