FROM THE ARCHIVE OF: Dave Baldwin

The first programme to air on Channel 4 was the word and numbers quiz, Countdown, hosted by Richard Whiteley. The programme was produced by Yorkshire Television for Channel 4.

VIDEO: Countdown opening/closing (first edition). Announcer: Paul Coia. TX DATE: 2nd November 1982. COPYRIGHT: Channel 4 Television Corporation/ITV plc. VREF: 25273-01.

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[00:00:00] IDENT: Paul Coia introduces the programme.

[00:00:10] PROGRAMME: Ed Bailey produced the original titles for the programme, based on imagery of the countdown sequences seen on old film.

The enduring theme tune is the work of Alan Hawkshaw.

ASSOCIATIONS:
Channel 4, Channel 4 Television Corporation UK: National 1980s Full Junction, Ident, Standard Presentation Channel 4: November 1982 - October 1996 Quiz Countdown Paul Coia, Richard Whiteley

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FEATURE IMAGE:
PICTURED: the Countdown set. COPYRIGHT: ITV plc.

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