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...that Countdown presenter Richard Whiteley (pictured) is said to have accumulated more broadcast hours than anyone else in the history in British television?
...that Countdown presenter Des Lynam is the only person to have hosted Countdown, appeared in Dictionary Corner and been a contestant?
...that Countdown presenter Des O'Connor has an autobiography entitled Bananas Don't Fly?
...that Countdown presenter Jeff Stelling's love of Hartlepool United was acknowledged in the Series 61 final via the conundrum ARTLEPOOL?
...that Countdown presenter Nick Hewer's first ever episode was won by eventual series champion Jack Worsley?

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