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   John Richard Whiteley OBE DL (28 December 1943 – 26 June 2005) 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 (not counting a programme ...

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   Learn about the life and career of Richard Whiteley, the presenter of Countdown and a journalist who interviewed Margaret Thatcher. Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.

   • Birth Date: December 28, 1943

   • Death Date: June 26, 2005

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   Jan 13, 2023 · 32. 2.3K views 1 year ago. Friends, family & colleagues remember the life & career of legendary Countdown host Richard Whiteley in this emotional tribute to the the television icon. ...more.

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6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0925809Richard Whiteley - IMDb

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   Richard Whiteley (1943-2005) was a Yorkshireman who hosted Countdown (1982) and interviewed every British Prime Minister since Harold Macmillan. He was known for his loud ties, stripey blazers and self-effacing humor.

   • Occupation: Actor, Soundtrack
   • Birth Date: December 28, 1943

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   • Death Date: June 26, 2005

7. news.bbc.co.uk › 2 › hiPresenter Richard Whiteley dies - BBC News

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   Jun 26, 2005 · The television presenter and journalist passed away in 2005 after undergoing heart surgery and pneumonia. He was known for his friendly and humorous style on Countdown and other shows, and had interviewed every prime minister since Harold Macmillan.

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   John Richard Whiteley OBE DL (28 December 1943 – 26 June 2005) was an English presenter, and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show Countdown.

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   Who was Richard Whiteley?

   • Richard Whiteley, who died on Sunday aged 61, was best known as the host of Countdown, the popular teatime television quiz devoted to anagrams and arithmetic.

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   How did Richard Whiteley die?

   • Richard Whiteley, the game-show host and the first face to appear on Channel 4, has died at the age of 61. The Countdown presenter, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, famous for his poor jokes and even worse collection of ties, had been ill for a number of weeks suffering from pneumonia. Reports said he died after undergoing corrective heart surgery

   Richard Whiteley, the matinee idol who seduced 'Countdown' viewers,

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   Who is David Whiteley?

   • He has presented two BBC documentaries about Star Wars: The Galaxy Britain Built: Droids, Darth Vader and Lightsabers, and Toy Empire: The British Force Behind Star Wars Toys about the toymaker Palitoy. In 2021, Whiteley replaced Jonathan Wills as co-presenter of ITV News Anglia.

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   What did John Whiteley do for a living?

   • Setting his sights on a career in television, Whiteley took, as he later admitted, "a crappy Third" in English at Christ's College, Cambridge, where he also edited Varsity, the university newspaper. In 1965 he was recruited into the ITN graduate scheme, joining Yorkshire Television (YTV) as a news reporter.

   BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Obituary: Richard Whiteley

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10. www.independent.co.uk › news › mediaRichard Whiteley, the matinee idol who seduced 'Countdown ...

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    The Independent reports the death of Richard Whiteley, who hosted the popular game show Countdown for 23 years and was the first face of Channel 4. He was known for his poor jokes, loud ties, stripy jackets and interviews with prime ministers.