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
Susan Wood (television presenter) Prime Television. The "Holmes" show ended immediately and was replaced by a new current affairs show, "Close Up", which was the same as "Holmes" in format, with Susan Wood as the new host. In 2005 Wood took her employer TVNZ to court after the broadcaster attempted to cut more than $100,000 from her salary. Wood won the case, and in 2006 returned as "Close Up"'s presenter. On 4 December 2006 Wood announced her resignation from TVNZ for health reasons. TVNZ said that for the previous few weeks, Wood's health had been a matter for serious concern. She had surgery in