The first face on Channel 4 is dead at 61.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/4625347.stm

 

All I can say is oohhh and R.I.P

I liked him, and the programme. Countdown was always on when I got home from school - the music became a trigger for the 'school is finally over' feeling. I wonder if they'll keep showing the pre-recorded ones this week.

My favourite moment has to be the point when a young university graduate on Countdown tried to use the word 'sodomy' to score points, and they had to let him have it, because it is in the dictionary. Absolute gold.

 

I bet they don't show it though.

 

And yes, he was a very English idiot. I dare say he will be genuinely missed, in a weird way.

not by me, i used to watch cbbc/citv when i got home from school in the 80's and 90's.

Aww... thats sad news indeed... well, my condolences to his family and friends...

 

DL

errmm....how did he die at just 61?

Pneumonia + heart surgery. It was a surprise, though - apparently he appeared to be recovering well.

 

Was a pre-recorded Countdown broadcast today? (I don't have a TV)

I went to my Grandparents' house after school, and with there only being one TV, I watched Countdown and 15 to 1 instead of the usual kids programs.

 

Richard Whitely was a nice, friendly guy. TV won't be the same without him.

Countdown is one of the last brain-gym-type tv programmes left. (Just look at that tragic Dcikhead and Dom remake of the Generation Game. )

 

I am yet to get a nine-letter word ...

The first face on Channel 4 is dead at 61.

 

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Requietat in pace........

**** and Dom is shameful.

 

The weakest link is funny. Theres nothing more amusing than watching Ann Robinson shouting at a 60 year old lady.