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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Green

Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

TV and radio presenter Colin Murray has been named the new permanent host of Countdown after acting as “caretaker” for the past half-year.

The 45-year-old has fronted the long-running Channel 4 game show since Anne Robinson stepped down last summer.

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