Episode guide
Countdown: Series 87
5 episodes · first aired Jan 23, 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two contestants compete in 15 rounds of words and numbers to become the Countdown Champion.
- 1 Mon 23 Jan Jan 23, 2023 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.
- 6 Mon 30 Jan Jan 30, 2023 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.
- 11 Mon 6 Feb Feb 6, 2023 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.
- 16 Mon 13 Feb Feb 13, 2023 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…
- 21 Mon 20 Feb Feb 20, 2023 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.