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 Thisted Jeff Thisted Jeffrey "Jeff" Thisted (born October 10, 1968 in Brunswick, Maine) is an American television presenter, game show host and Car-Guy. He's currently on the Discovery Channel show Rods 'N Wheels wrenching on hot rods. He's served as one of the hosts on GSN's interactive game show "Quiznation" in the PlayMania Block. He made his hosting debut presiding over one game on the May 18, 2007 episode of "Quiznation" and finished in October before the finale. He was the only male host on the PlayMania Block. Before it was cancelled, he also served as host on "100 Winners". Thisted