Countdown (game show) World Records" for the most series of a TV game show broadcast. Countdown (game show) Countdown is a British game show involving word and number puzzles. It is produced by ITV Studios and broadcast on Channel 4. It is currently presented by Nick Hewer, assisted by Rachel Riley, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent. It was the first programme to be aired on Channel 4, and 77 series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. With over 6,500 episodes, "Countdown" is one of the longest-running game shows in the world, along with the original French version, "Des chiffres
2012 New Zealand Television Awards Television New Zealand withdrew its support in 2013. There are 46 categories, including the new categories for One-Off Drama and Breaking News. Finalists were announced on 26 September 2012. Entries cover the broadcast period of 1 August 2011 to 15 July 2012. The general television awards were dominated by true crime drama "Siege", with five awards, while the news and current affairs section was dominated by TV3, with eight awards. Best Scheduled News Programme Best Coverage Breaking News Best News OR Current Affairs Presenter Best News Reporting Best Current Affairs Reporting for a Weekly Programme OR One-Off Current Affairs Special