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
Laura Martínez (television presenter) has a son, Santi. She married Marcelo Bianchi, and accountant, 5 January 2013. Laura Martínez (television presenter) Laura Martínez (born 2 July 1964) is a Uruguayan television presenter, actress and dancer. She began dancing as a child, appearing at an early age at the Teatro Colón. In 1982, she was invited by Uruguay's Canal 12 to take part in a sketch. Ever since, she has featured in television programmes and is now a well-known presenter, personality and performer. She has appeared in "Laura en un Maravilloso Mundo" ('"Laura a Wonderful World"), a children's television program where she sings and dances