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[[Image:Susiedentsmall.jpg|right|thumb|frame|Susie Dent.]] | [[Image:Susiedentsmall.jpg|right|thumb|frame|Susie Dent.]] | ||
{{lexicographer|debut_episode=Episode 1263|debut_date=29 June 1992|latest_episode=Episode 4493|latest_date=30 November 2007|appearances=1715}} | {{lexicographer|debut_episode=Episode 1263|debut_date=29 June 1992|latest_episode=Episode 4493|latest_date=30 November 2007|appearances=1715}} | ||
| − | '''Susie Dent''' is a lexicographer formerly working for | + | '''Susie Dent''' is a lexicographer formerly working for Oxford University Press, but now works freelance and is widely recognised as one of the most famous lexicographers in the country, writing an annual 'language report' about the English language. She has appeared on Countdown [[:Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer|over 1700 times]] since her debut, and has been a permament fixture in [[Dictionary Corner]] since [[series 52]], only missing 3 games in [[series 56]] due to illness, when Countdown producer [[Michael Wylie]] took over. |
Susie is currently on maternity leave and has been replaced by [[Alison Heard]] in dictionary corner for the time being. | Susie is currently on maternity leave and has been replaced by [[Alison Heard]] in dictionary corner for the time being. | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 21 January 2008
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| First appearance | 29 June 1992 |
| Last appearance | 30 November 2007 |
| Appearances | 1715 |
| Episodes with Susie Dent | |
Susie Dent is a lexicographer formerly working for Oxford University Press, but now works freelance and is widely recognised as one of the most famous lexicographers in the country, writing an annual 'language report' about the English language. She has appeared on Countdown over 1700 times since her debut, and has been a permament fixture in Dictionary Corner since series 52, only missing 3 games in series 56 due to illness, when Countdown producer Michael Wylie took over.
Susie is currently on maternity leave and has been replaced by Alison Heard in dictionary corner for the time being.
Susie is undeniably the ultimate thinking man's crumpet.
See also
- Susie Dent on Wikipedia.
