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
David Koch (television presenter) about the incident on social media. David Koch (television presenter) David James Koch ( ; born 7 March 1956), nicknamed "Kochie" ( ), is an Australian television presenter best known as a host of the Seven Network's breakfast program "Sunrise". From Adelaide, he began his media career as a financial journalist, writing for a number of different publications before eventually moving to television. Koch has been the current chairman of the Port Adelaide Football Club, an Australian Football League (AFL) club, since October 2012. Koch was born on 7 March 1956 in Adelaide, South Australia. He trained as an accountant,