The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Countdown (Season 87)
Mon 23 Jan (Episode 1)
Air date: 2023-01-23
Overview: Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Stephen K Amos joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mon 30 Jan (Episode 2)
Air date: 2023-01-30
Overview: Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mon 6 Feb (Episode 3)
Air date: 2023-02-06
Overview: Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Jo Brand joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mon 13 Feb (Episode 4)
Air date: 2023-02-13
Overview: Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mon 20 Feb (Episode 5)
Air date: 2023-02-20
Overview: Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Bob Harris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
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