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Countdown

5:45 AM to 6:25 AM
Thursday 18 June
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17/06/2026

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the long-running words-and-numbers game with Charlene White joining Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

Countdown airs on Channel 4 at 5:45 AM, Thursday 18 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
For up-to-the-minute Countdown listings, visit our Countdown page
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Show ➝ Game Show
Colin Murray
Host
Rachel Riley
Co Host
Susie Dent
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