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John Richard Whiteley was an English presenter, and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show Countdown. Countdown was the launch programme for Channel 4 at 4:45 pm on 2 November 1982, and Whiteley was the first person to be seen on the channel. Despite his intelligence, Whiteley enjoyed projecting the image of an absent-minded eccentric. His trademarks were his jolly, avuncular manner, his fondness for puns, and his bold, sometimes garish wardrobe.
Birth Name
John Richard Whiteley
Born
Tuesday, 28 December 1943
Died
Sunday, 26 June 2005
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| Pride | Self - Newsreader | 2014 |
| Countdown: One Last Consonant Please, Carol | Self | 2008 |
| The Comedy Map of Britain | Self | 2007 |
| All the Best from Denis Norden | Self | 2007 |
| Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley | Self | 2005 |
| The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments | Self | 2004 |
| The Paul O'Grady Show | Himself | 2004 |
| The Keith Barret Show | Self | 2004 |
| Celebrity Mastermind | Self - Contender | 2002 |
| Top Gear | Self | 2002 |
Actor Filmography
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