Countdown has a new episode airing Friday, October 16, 2026 at 2:10pm. Series 94, Episode 80 titled "Episode 80" will be broadcast on Channel 4.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the words-and-numbers game, with Nicki Chapman joining Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Programme Information

Channel: Channel 4
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama
Runtime: 50 minutes
Rating: 6.6/10
Official Site: Countdown

Main Cast

Susie Dent as Susie Dent
Carol Vorderman as Carol Vorderman
Rachel Riley as Rachel Riley
Richard Whiteley as Host
Nick Hewer as Host
Colin Murray as Host
Jeff Stelling as Host
Cathy Hytner as Cathy Hytner

Episode Details

Series: 94
Episode: 80
Episode Title: Episode 80
Air Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Air Time: 2:10pm
Runtime: 50 minutes

Coming Up Next

S94E81: Episode 81
Airs: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:10pm

Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Mark Radcliffe in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against words and numbers,

Previous Episode

S94E79: Episode 79
Aired: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the words-and-numbers game, with Nicki Chapman joining Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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