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
American Country Countdown Bustany, the same duo behind "American Top 40", with Tom Rounds as co-creator and Watermark Inc. distributing. "American Country Countdown" launched nationwide on October 6, 1973. Like with its parent series, "Billboard" provided the chart information. In this case, the Hot Country Singles chart was used. The show now uses the "Billboard" Country Airplay chart, which it has used since September 2017 after eight years of using charts compiled by Mediabase. Singer Don Bowman was the host of the three-hour countdown with Bustany producing. In June 1974, Bustany stepped aside from his duties in order to focus on "AT40" and