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
Jeff Rickard for their coverage of the Western Athletic Conference. Jeff attended Mesa State College in 1985 where he was a member of the football team that played for two NAIA championships. He resides in Connecticut with his wife and his two sons. Jeff Rickard Jeff Rickard is a sports broadcaster who has over 20 years of broadcasting experience as a play-by-play announcer and a host, including 15 years of various college football and basketball play-by-play assignments. One of the most versatile radio and television personalities in broadcasting - Rickard is currently working at SiriusXM Satellite radio where he hosts regular shows