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
Ross King (presenter) Ross King (presenter) Derek Ross King, MBE better known as Ross King (born 21 February 1962) is a Scottish television presenter, actor and writer, best known for being LA Correspondent for ITV Breakfast programmes "Lorraine" and "Good Morning Britain". Ross was honored in the 2018 Queen's New Years Honours List with an MBE for services in Broadcasting, the Arts and Charity. King made his first stage appearance in 1966 at the age of four. He went on to appear on Radio Clyde aged 17 presenting such programmes as the Saturday morning flagship Top 30 countdown show named "King's Clyde Countdown"