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Colin Murray named the new permanent host of Countdown

TV and radio presenter Colin Murray has been named the new permanent host of Countdown after acting as "caretaker" for the past half-year.
Television • 11 Jan 23

Ireland starring in new series of BBC's Pilgrimage

The acclaimed BBC Two series Pilgrimage is back for a new series this Spring, with seven well-known personalities following in the footsteps of the sixth-century Irish monk Saint Columba as they travel from Ireland to Scotland.
Television • 01 Mar 22

Nick Hewer clocking off as Countdown host

Countdown's Nick Hewer is leaving the host's chair after almost a decade fronting the Channel 4 game show.
Television • 07 Dec 20

Kildare-schooled Countdown host wishes replacement luck

Countdown presenter Nick Hewer is going into isolation for the duration of the pandemic and he has wished his replacement, Dictionary Corner regular Colin Murphy, good luck as he prepares to helm the show.
Television • 09 Nov 20

Nick Hewer would prefer to'eat leg' than do I'm a Celeb

Countdown presenter Nick Hewer has admitted that he turned down both Strictly and I'm A Celebrity - and would "rather eat my own leg" than appear on the latter show.
Nick Hewer • 14 Oct 19

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