Sir Trevor McDonald to present Countdown for iconic show's 40th anniversary

United Kingdom News News

Sir Trevor McDonald to present Countdown for iconic show's 40th anniversary
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 MetroUK
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 13 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 8%
  • Publisher: 82%

Sir Trevor McDonald is among the stars to guest host Countdown as the legendary programme marks its 40th anniversary 🕡

The quiz show is Channel 4’s longest-running series after first airing when the It’s a Sin broadcaster launched in November 1982.

Veteran journalist Sir Trevor will take the reigns of Countdown, first hosted by Richard Whiteley for 22 years until his death in 2005, from November 14 to 18 with mathematician and University Challenge star Bobby Seagull assisting Susie.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

MetroUK /  🏆 13. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Strictly’s Helen Skelton having 'secret calls’ with Dan WalkerStrictly’s Helen Skelton having 'secret calls’ with Dan WalkerHelen and dance partner Gorka will perform a Foxtrot to Lil' Red Riding Hood for Halloween week
Read more »

Langwith Junction trial: Man guilty of murdering Freda WalkerLangwith Junction trial: Man guilty of murdering Freda WalkerVasile Culea tied up, gagged and severely beat a couple in their 80s at their home.
Read more »

Man City news: Pundit addresses Walker injury 'problem' after latestMan City news: Pundit addresses Walker injury 'problem' after latest🔄 - 'City have got enough players to take his place and cover him.' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - “It is England that have a problem.' Pundit claims ENG will be more worried about Kyle Walker's return from injury than MCFC will. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: mcfc_lads | City_Chief
Read more »

Skipton: Man dies after being attacked in town centre pubSkipton: Man dies after being attacked in town centre pubPeter Walker, 41, from Lancashire, was assaulted at The Black Horse in Skipton on Saturday.
Read more »

Charles Walker: I was furious with my party – we now have a chance to win back respectCharles Walker: I was furious with my party – we now have a chance to win back respectI was furious with my own party last week – we now have the chance to win back some respect ✍️ With Rishi Sunak over the threshold of No 10, the Conservative Party has both its best hope and last hope 🔵 CharlesWalkerMP for ipaperviews
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-13 16:16:56