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
Matthew Wright (television presenter) Matthew Wright (television presenter) Alexander Matthew Wright (born 8 July 1965 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey) is an English television presenter and former tabloid journalist. He worked as a journalist for "The Sun" and was a showbusiness gossip columnist for "The Daily Mirror" before launching a television career. He is best known for being the host of the Channel 5 topical debate show "The Wright Stuff" from 2000 to 2018. Wright started his career at the age of 14, appearing in the Children's Film Foundation production "Big Wheels And Sailor" (1979). He was educated at the voluntary-aided Roman Catholic boys'