The next replacement for Countdown's Anne Robinson has been announced as Les Dennis. The former Corrie star will be stepping in to present the game show from August 4 to 15.
The news follows Colin Murray's stint as host after Anne filmed her last episode earlier this month, the Mirror reported. Les has entertained British families for almost five decades on screen, but is best known for hosting Family Fortunes from 1987 until 2002.
He went on to star as ill-fated Michael Rodwell in Coro nation Street, during which his character wed Gail Platt before suffering a grisly death in front of serial killer Pat Phelan. He also appeared on Ricky Gervais' Extras and is starring in Only Fools and Horses musical as grandad.
