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
Ed Hall (television presenter) Kevin Bishop Show (2008, 2009), and Comedy Showcase (2007). Hall has narrated or appeared in the following television shows or series: Ed Hall (television presenter) Ed Hall (born 16 March 1974) in Ascot, Berkshire is a British television presenter best known for being a co-presenter on BBC daytime television show "To Buy or Not to Buy". He began his broadcast career as a reporter for "The Sunday Show". He has also presented the Channel 4 paintball show "XFire" and acted as an interviewer for the first two series of "Techno Games". Hall has one film credit, a bit part (bus