The New York Times has lifted the lid on Digits, a daily maths-based puzzle game. Digits is in its beta, and is essentially Countdown's numbers-based segment. Those of you who enjoy a bit of early ...

The daytime words and numbers quiz, which began on Channel 4 in 1982 and is currently hosted by Colin Murray, sees two contestants compete in 15 rounds to become the daily Countdown champion. Produced ...

Numbers game: 96-year-old Donald becomes oldest Countdown contestant Donald Elsom will test his skills on the Channel 4 gameshow after being a dedicated viewer for decades.

A 96-year-old former RAF corporal who left school when he was 14 has become the oldest contestant in Countdown history. Donald Elsom, of Stanley, County Durham, will appear on the Channel 4 ...