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
Monday Night Countdown over Scott's role permanently as an on-site host. She was previously a sideline reporter for "Monday Night Football" from 2006-2010. Additionally, "Monday Night Countdown" debuted a new logo resembling its other NFL-themed studio-show properties, along with a new graphics package that is also used for "MNF". With the exception of Chris Berman (who remained in the Bristol studio), the entire "Monday Night Countdown" crew were moved to the "Monday Night Football" game site, joining on-site host Suzy Kolber. Meanwhile, Berman was joined in the Bristol studio each week by analysts who work or had previously worked at ESPN. However, Berman