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Rachel Riley - "Countdown viewers are in great hands with Tom, who is a brilliant mathematician and a lovely guy" Photo: Lifted Entertainment/Channel 4

Countdown has new maths expert, Rachel Riley is away

Mathematician Dr Tom Crawford will stand in for Rachel Riley on Channel 4's Countdown while she takes a short break to work on another project, it has been announced.

Television • 20 Feb

Erica-Cody - "I'm so excited" Photos: Andres Poveda

Erica-Cody LA-bound for dream collaboration

Singer Erica-Cody told Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything on Saturday night that she is Los Angeles-bound to work with a dream collaborator on new music.

Music • 23 Oct 22

Jason Byrne recounting his Royal Variety Performance adventure on Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything Photos: Andres Poveda

Jason Byrne beaten to punchline on his royal night out

Jason Byrne tells tonight's Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything that Britain's King Charles had the last word when he met him backstage at the Royal Variety Performance in London in 2013.

Television • 22 Oct 22

Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything, Saturday, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 9:30pm

Guests announced for Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything

Comedian Jason Byrne, Countdown's math whizz Rachel Riley and acclaimed singer Erica Coady are sat to cosy up with Angela Scanlon this Saturday night.

Television • 21 Oct 22

Rachel Riley arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London / Image: PA

Rachel Riley awarded £10,000 damages

Television presenter Rachel Riley has been awarded £10,000 (€11,700) in damages by a UK High Court judge after suing a former aide to Jeremy Corbyn for libel.

Television • 20 Dec 21

Rachel Riley dismisses feud rumours with Anne Robinson

Countdown's Rachel Riley has dismissed reports of a feud with the show's new host Anne Robinson.

Television • 19 Nov 21

Countdown's Rachel Riley welcomes baby girl

Rachel Riley has welcomed her second child with professional dancer husband Pasha Kovalev.

Television • 09 Nov 21

Anne Robinson's first episode will be broadcast on Channel 4 on Monday 28 June

Anne Robinson starts work as Countdown host

Rachel Riley and Susie Dent have welcomed Anne Robinson to the Countdown team.

Television • 15 Jun 21

Kovalev had 'precious time' with baby during pandemic

Pasha Kovalev has said he is "fortunate" the pandemic allowed him to spend "precious time" with his baby daughter while he has been unable to perform in front of an audience.

Television • 13 May 21

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev - "Happy, happy days for our little family"

Countdown's Rachel Riley shares her baby joy

Countdown star Rachel Riley and husband Pasha Kovalev have announced that they are expecting their second child.

Television • 14 Apr 21

Anne Robinson: "I am particularly excited to be working alongside the show's two other formidable women."

Anne Robinson announced as first female Countdown host

Anne Robinson has been unveiled as the first female host of Countdown and said she is excited to work with the show's two other "formidable women".

Television • 15 Feb 21

Nick Hewer - "It's been a privilege and a pleasure to take the helm of Countdown"

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

Jedward called out Rachel Riley for poking fun at their music

Rachel Riley apologises to Jedward for 'flippant joke'

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has apologised to Jedward after joking about their music while criticising an anti-Semitic rant by rapper Wiley.

Jedward • 27 Jul 20

Riley brings daughter to Countdown set first day back

Rachel Riley has returned to work at Countdown and she brought a little guest along on her first day back - her newly-arrived baby girl Maven..

Television • 27 Feb 20

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev have received the best Christmas present Image: Instagram/rachelrileyrr

Rachel Riley welcomes baby girl in unexpected location

Countdown's math whizz Rachel Riley and her Strictly husband Pasha Kovalev, have announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl, who arrived two weeks after her due date in an unusual location.

Television • 18 Dec 19