Cast and credits of Countdown

Carol Vorderman
Herself - Hostess / ... (4,756 episodes, 1982-2008)

Richard Whiteley
Himself - Host / ... (3,984 episodes, 1982-2007)

Susie Dent
Herself - Lexicographer / ... (2,706 episodes, 1992-2017)

Rachel Riley
Herself - Hostess / ... (796 episodes, 2009-2017)

Des O'Connor
Himself - Host / ... (470 episodes, 2007-2008)

Jeff Stelling
Himself - Host / ... (462 episodes, 2009-2011)

Nick Hewer
Himself - Presenter / ... (334 episodes, 2012-2017)

Gyles Brandreth
Himself / ... (305 episodes, 1983-2015)

Desmond Lynam
Himself - Host / ... (305 episodes, 2005-2010)

Philip Franks
Himself / ... (176 episodes, 1992-2006)

Martin Jarvis
Himself / ... (146 episodes, 1990-2008)

Richard Stilgoe
Himself / ... (100 episodes, 1985-2006)

Tim Rice
Himself / ... (99 episodes, 1989-2015)

Keith Barron
Himself (99 episodes, 1999-2008)

Rick Wakeman
Himself / ... (87 episodes, 1997-2008)

Barry Cryer
Himself (85 episodes, 1996-2009)