
Countdown — Season 87
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two cont
About this season
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. They are joined by Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Each day two contestants compete in 15 rounds of words and numbers to become the Countdown Champion.
Episodes (5)

1. Mon 23 Jan
Aired 23 January 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Stephen K Amos joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

6. Mon 30 Jan
Aired 30 January 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

11. Mon 6 Feb
Aired 6 February 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Jo Brand joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

16. Mon 13 Feb
Aired 13 February 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

21. Mon 20 Feb
Aired 20 February 2023
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Bob Harris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.