About this showing of Countdown
Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Richie Anderson in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
Exact TV airing
Countdown
.166.
This broadcast is scheduled on Channel 4 on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 05:50, ending at 06:30.
When is this airing on?
Countdown starts at 05:50 on Channel 4 on Wed 26 Aug 2026.
Airing details
ChannelChannel 4
StartsWed 26 Aug 2026, 05:50
EndsWed 26 Aug 2026, 06:30
Episode number: .166.
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