Carol Jean Vorderman MBE (born 24 December 1960) is an English media personality, best known for co-hosting the popular game show Countdown (1982 - 2008). Countdown is a British game show made by ITV Studios and broadcast on Channel 4. Since 2009 it has been presented by Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent. It was the first programme aired on Channel 4, and over fifty series have been broadcast since its debut on 2 November 1982. With over 4000 episodes, it ...