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
2012 New Zealand Television Awards Performance by an Actor Best Performance by a Supporting Actor Best Presenter – Entertainment/Factual Best Script – Drama/Comedy Best Director – Drama/Comedy Best Director – Entertainment/Factual Best Multi-camera Direction Best Cinematography Drama/Comedy Images & Sound Best Editing Drama/Comedy Best Original Music Best Sound Design Best Production Design Best Costume Design Best Make-Up Design Best Popular Documentary Best Feature OR Drama Documentary Best Director Documentary Best Cinematography – Documentary/Factual Best Editing – Documentary/Factual 2012 New Zealand Television Awards The 2012 New Zealand Television Awards were the new name of the New Zealand television industry awards, following the demise of the Aotearoa