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
HOT 40 – The Biggest Pan-Hellenic Countdown Show HOT 40 – The Biggest Pan-Hellenic Countdown Show HOT 40 - The New Pan-Hellenic Countdown Chart Show is Greece's biggest and most popular Top 40 Countdown, syndicated and broadcast over the country and also overseas in Australia to Greece's nationals overseas. The HOT 40 is broadcast to over 52 radio stations nationwide and also via major internet radio stations. The HOT 40 Countdown was created in November, 2009 by the Greek radio production company "RadioGOGO". The HOT 40 Countdown as well as playing today's Greek Mainstream and International hits, also is innovative and gives new and unknown artists their chance