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This much I know: Ian Dempsey

I prefer working in radio to TV.

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'Countdown' host to quit

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Brand and Ross will lose public affection due to swearing

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Vorderman's nod to risqué anagram with house name

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Vorderman replacement 'is gorgeous', says new 'Countdown' host

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It’s the final countdown for Carol

Vorderman hangs up black marker

After 26 years, more than 4,500 shows and countless vowels and consonants, Carol Vorderman is finally hanging up her chunky black marker and leaving 'Countdown' today.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2008

Sky Sports presenter is new Countdown host

Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling was unveiled today as the new host of much-loved quiz show Countdown.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

Vorderman records final Countdown programme

Carol Vorderman was going out on a high after she and Countdown co-host Des O’Connor recorded their final, emotional programme today.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2008

Numbers game behind countdown to Vorderman exit

COUNTDOWN presenter Carol Vorderman will be a “true professional” when she returns to filming despite the bitter row that prompted her to quit, her manager said yesterday.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2008

Vorderman counts on professionalism over show

'Countdown' presenter Carol Vorderman will be a “true professional” when she returns to filming despite the bitter row which prompted her to quit, her manager said today.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2008

Vorderman splits from partner

TV presenter Carol Vorderman has split from her partner of five years, it was revealed today.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2007

O'Grady shortlisted for top TV award

New teatime chat show host Paul O’Grady has been shortlisted for a prestigious television award.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2005

Harvey - Latest in a long line of quitters

Brian Harvey is not the first star to quit I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Fri, 26 Nov, 2004

First son for Des O'Connor, 72

British entertainer Des O’Connor became a father for the fifth time today – to a baby boy.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2004

O'Connor's baby joy

British light entertainment king Des O’Connor went “misty-eyed” when he saw his unborn baby during a scan.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

The age of the veteran dads

Des O’Connor, to be a dad again at 72, is following in the footsteps of other famous figures by embracing the challenges of fatherhood while others are anticipating, or enjoying, retirement.

Tue, 23 Mar, 2004

Tributes flow to Monkhouse

Stars from the world of comedy paid tribute tonight to entertainer Bob Monkhouse after he lost his fight against cancer.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2003

Des O'Connor signs new deal

Veteran host Des O’Connor has landed a multi-million pound pay packet after signing deals for a raft of shows.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2003

Bob Hope, king of laughter, dies at 100

Tributes poured in today for comic legend Bob Hope, who has died aged 100.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2003

Coronation Street cleans up at Soap Awards

Coronation Street completed a remarkable return to fortune tonight after it clinched nine gongs at this year’s Soap Awards.

Sat, 10 May, 2003

Big date for Des O'Connor's partner

The girlfriend of veteran crooner Des O’Connor is launching a pop career and has been handed her first live show at Britain's Royal Albert Hall this week.

Sun, 04 May, 2003

Crooning Des to the rescue

Veteran entertainer Des O’Connor came to the rescue after sound problems stopped recording on BBC1’s Parkinson show – by crooning to keep the audience amused.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2003

Will and Baby spice show their brainy side

Pop Idol Will Young and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton won £8,000 (€12,843) for charity in a Christmas Day celebrity edition of the UK version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2002

Pop duo duet for 'Millionaire' special

Pop Idol Will Young has teamed up with former Baby Spice Emma Bunton – as contestants on Britain's Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

Thu, 19 Dec, 2002