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| + | {{For||the [[contestant]] in [[Series 32]]|[[Suzanne Dent]]}} | ||
| + | '''Susie Dent MBE''' (born 19 November 1964) is a [[lexicographer]] on ''[[Countdown]]''. Her first appearance in [[Dictionary Corner]] was on [[Episode 1263|29 June 1992]] as at the time, the role of lexicographer rotated regularly between a group of members of the {{w|Oxford University Press}} (OUP) – such as [[Richard Samson]] and then [[Alison Heard]] – and occasionally members of the ''{{w|Countdown (game show)|Countdown}}'' production team: [[Mark Nyman]] and [[Damian Eadie]]. During [[Series 50]], Dent eventually became a recurring member of the on-screen team by appearing in all but fifteen episodes. She then adjudicated every episode from [[Episode 3758|24 August 2004]] until [[Episode 4350|9 May 2007]] when the late [[Michael Wylie]] stepped in under the pseudonym, '''Susie Gent''', to cover a bout of illness. On [[Episode 4474|5 November 2007]], she left for her second maternity leave with Alison Heard stepping in for her and seeing off the remainder of [[Series 57]] (including its [[series]] [[Episode 4508|grand final]]). | ||
| − | + | She returned to the programme on [[Episode 4534|6 February 2008]] and has performed virtually all lexicography work since then (aside from [[Lemn Sissay]] being the lexicographer for the [[Episode 7592|Black to Front edition]] on 10 September 2021 as a one-off). Whenever Dent was unavailable for filming from July 2021 until December 2022, there is no longer a substitute: when she was absent for thirty shows during [[Anne Robinson]]'s tenure due to {{w|COVID-19}} and for six shows near the end of [[Series 86]], the celebrity guests adjudicated the words in her place. Due to her narrating the programme's contact details before the credits roll, Dent was still credited in her absences. | |
| − | [[Category: | + | She oversaw the final episodes presented by [[Richard Whiteley]], [[Des Lynam]], [[Carol Vorderman]] and [[Des O'Connor]], [[Jeff Stelling]], [[Nick Hewer]] and {{w|Anne Robinson}}. Dent has appeared in [[:Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer|{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer}} episodes]] and eventually has had more appearances than anyone else in the show's history. Starting from [[Series 72]], Dent was credited as a co-presenter alongside {{w|Rachel Riley}}. |
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| + | Dent's close association with ''Countdown'' has been acknowledged through variations of her name having been featured as [[conundrum]]s on many occasions, some of them even incorporating her forename or surname. Some of the following are: | ||
| + | * {{word|SUSISDENT}} used on [[Episode 1782|29 March 1996]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SUSIEDANT}} used on [[Episode 3892|22 March 2005]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SUSIEPONG}} used on [[Episode 5542|10 August 2012]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SUSIADENT}} used on [[Episode 6197|27 August 2015]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|DENTSCENE}} used on [[Episode 6205|8 September 2015]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|RINGSUSIE}} used on [[Episode 6350|22 April 2016]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|HUGSIDENT}} used on [[Episode 6462|7 November 2016]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|DENTPOOPS}} used on [[Episode Cats75|13 January 2017]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SUSIFENNT}} used on [[Episode 6733|19 December 2017]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|HAIRYDENT}} used on [[Episode 6983|7 January 2019]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SEWSIDENT}} used on [[Episode 7768|24 May 2022]]. | ||
| + | * {{word|SUDIIDENT}} used on [[Episode 8305|28 June 2024]]. | ||
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| + | Starting from Autumn 2007 during Series 57, Dent was given a regular slot called "[[Origins of Words]]" in which she explains the derivations of well-known words or phrases. As well as being a native English speaker, she is fluent in French and German and often makes comments on the etymologies of words derived from those two languages. Also, she was called upon to assist Dictionary Corner guests like [[Geoffrey Durham]] and [[Paul Zenon]] during their magic tricks. Away from ''Countdown'', Dent authored a series of annual Language Reports for the {{w|Oxford University Press|OUP}} between 2003 and 2007 and continues to write about the ongoing evolution of the English language. She has two daughters: Lucy (born 11 February 2000) and Thea (born 22 October 2007). | ||
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| + | She has also appeared as the lexicographer in every episode of ''[[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown]]''. On [[Episode Cats41|3 July 2015]], she finally appeared as a [[contestant]]. | ||
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| + | On 29 June 2017, Dent celebrated her 25th anniversary as lexicographer as [[Episode 6613|that day's programme]] featured several tributes and gifts to her: [[Colin Murray]] reading a poem on her behalf and {{w|Nick Hewer}} presenting her with a postcard signed by {{w|Arsène Wenger}} (the manager of her favoured football club, {{w|Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal}}). | ||
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| + | On 14 June 2024, Dent was awarded an {{w|Order of the British Empire|MBE}} for services to language and literature in the King's Birthday Honours List. | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:SusieShades.jpg|Dent during [[Series 67]], when she was recovering from an eye infection. | ||
| + | Image:Susie in cap.jpg|What a lovely hat. | ||
| + | Image:The Hexicographer.jpg|Dent dressed up as "'''The Hexicographer'''" on [[Episode 8387|31 October 2024]] for one day only. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Episodes== | ||
| + | {{episode table}} | ||
| + | {{ep | Cats41 | 03/07/2015 | S |[[Rachel Riley]],<br />[[Roisin Conaty]]<br />& [[Sean Lock]]| 44 – 22 |[[Sarah Millican]],<br />[[Rhod Gilbert]]<br />& Susie Dent|[[David O'Doherty]]|Susie Dent|71}} | ||
| + | {{episode table end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{WP}} | ||
| + | {{WP|Language Report|''The Language Report''}} | ||
| + | *[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1735069/ Susie Dent] on the Internet Movie Database. | ||
| + | *Archive version of Susie Dent's management: [https://web.archive.org/web/20090309064351/http://www.janemorganmgt.com/susiedent.html Jane Morgan Management] | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Dent, Susie}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Lexicographers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Featured articles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Contestants in 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Presenters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:18, 8 June 2026
| Susie Dent | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Arithmetician | |
| First appearance | 25 December 1997 |
| Last appearance | 25 December 1997 |
| Appearances | 1 |
| Episodes with Susie Dent | |
| Lexicographer | |
| First appearance | 29 June 1992 |
| Last appearance | incumbent |
| Appearances | 6,137 |
| Episodes with Susie Dent | |
- For the contestant in Series 32, see Suzanne Dent.
Susie Dent MBE (born 19 November 1964) is a lexicographer on Countdown. Her first appearance in Dictionary Corner was on 29 June 1992 as at the time, the role of lexicographer rotated regularly between a group of members of the Oxford University Press (OUP) – such as Richard Samson and then Alison Heard – and occasionally members of the Countdown production team: Mark Nyman and Damian Eadie. During Series 50, Dent eventually became a recurring member of the on-screen team by appearing in all but fifteen episodes. She then adjudicated every episode from 24 August 2004 until 9 May 2007 when the late Michael Wylie stepped in under the pseudonym, Susie Gent, to cover a bout of illness. On 5 November 2007, she left for her second maternity leave with Alison Heard stepping in for her and seeing off the remainder of Series 57 (including its series grand final).
She returned to the programme on 6 February 2008 and has performed virtually all lexicography work since then (aside from Lemn Sissay being the lexicographer for the Black to Front edition on 10 September 2021 as a one-off). Whenever Dent was unavailable for filming from July 2021 until December 2022, there is no longer a substitute: when she was absent for thirty shows during Anne Robinson's tenure due to COVID-19 and for six shows near the end of Series 86, the celebrity guests adjudicated the words in her place. Due to her narrating the programme's contact details before the credits roll, Dent was still credited in her absences.
She oversaw the final episodes presented by Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam, Carol Vorderman and Des O'Connor, Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer and Anne Robinson. Dent has appeared in 6,137 episodes and eventually has had more appearances than anyone else in the show's history. Starting from Series 72, Dent was credited as a co-presenter alongside Rachel Riley.
Dent's close association with Countdown has been acknowledged through variations of her name having been featured as conundrums on many occasions, some of them even incorporating her forename or surname. Some of the following are:
- SUSISDENT used on 29 March 1996.
- SUSIEDANT used on 22 March 2005.
- SUSIEPONG used on 10 August 2012.
- SUSIADENT used on 27 August 2015.
- DENTSCENE used on 8 September 2015.
- RINGSUSIE used on 22 April 2016.
- HUGSIDENT used on 7 November 2016.
- DENTPOOPS used on 13 January 2017.
- SUSIFENNT used on 19 December 2017.
- HAIRYDENT used on 7 January 2019.
- SEWSIDENT used on 24 May 2022.
- SUDIIDENT used on 28 June 2024.
Starting from Autumn 2007 during Series 57, Dent was given a regular slot called "Origins of Words" in which she explains the derivations of well-known words or phrases. As well as being a native English speaker, she is fluent in French and German and often makes comments on the etymologies of words derived from those two languages. Also, she was called upon to assist Dictionary Corner guests like Geoffrey Durham and Paul Zenon during their magic tricks. Away from Countdown, Dent authored a series of annual Language Reports for the OUP between 2003 and 2007 and continues to write about the ongoing evolution of the English language. She has two daughters: Lucy (born 11 February 2000) and Thea (born 22 October 2007).
She has also appeared as the lexicographer in every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. On 3 July 2015, she finally appeared as a contestant.
On 29 June 2017, Dent celebrated her 25th anniversary as lexicographer as that day's programme featured several tributes and gifts to her: Colin Murray reading a poem on her behalf and Nick Hewer presenting her with a postcard signed by Arsène Wenger (the manager of her favoured football club, Arsenal).
On 14 June 2024, Dent was awarded an MBE for services to language and literature in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Dent during Series 67, when she was recovering from an eye infection.
What a lovely hat.
Dent dressed up as "The Hexicographer" on 31 October 2024 for one day only.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats41 | 03/07/2015 | S | Rachel Riley, Roisin Conaty & Sean Lock |
44 – 22 | Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert & Susie Dent |
Jimmy Carr | Rachel Riley | David O'Doherty | Susie Dent | 71 | ||
External Links
- Susie Dent on Wikipedia.
- The Language Report on Wikipedia.
- Susie Dent on the Internet Movie Database.
- Archive version of Susie Dent's management: Jane Morgan Management
