Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

Colin Murray’s role as Countdown presenter has been made permanent (Channel 4/PA)

TV and radio presenter Colin Murray has been named the new permanent host of Countdown after acting as “caretaker” for the past half-year.

The 45-year-old has fronted the long-running Channel 4 game show since Anne Robinson stepped down last summer.