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) 5 he hosted a variety of shows including "Fantasy Football" and received another Sony Award for coverage of the Olympic Games. On the UK's national Talk Radio he hosted "OK to Talk" and "Ross King's Sports Stars". He also achieved a lifelong ambition co hosting the American Weekly Top 40 countdown alongside the Legendary DJ Rick Dees. His radio show "The King in LA" is syndicated across the UK. King is the voice of American Express in the UK. He was awarded an MBE in the 2018 New Year's Honours List. Ross King (presenter) Derek Ross King, MBE better known