Channel 4 aired an episode of Countdown recently saw host Colin Murray, co-host Rachel Riley and guest star Nicki Chapman react to a word suggested by Susie Dent ...

Countdown star Rachel Riley was left red-faced after the show had another classic moment with an X-rated word.

By all appearances, you are doing nothing. But, quite the opposite: You are hurkle-durkling.

Lexicographer Susie Dent caused amusement in the Countdown studio after finding cheeky a seven-letter word during Tuesday's episode. The discovery came during a letters round where contestants ...

Susie Dent has nailed the mood after Donald Trump declared himself winner of the US election 2024. The lexicographer, etymologist and Countdown star never fails to find a succinct way to sum up ...

The holidays are nigh and, at this point, you may be feeling either a sense of happy betwitterment (pleasing if nervous excitement) or the onset of apanthropy (the desire to be left alone).

Susie Dent joins Michael Rosen to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and their origins. It's a programme bringing some apricity, which is one of Susie's favourite words Show more Susie ...

The 50-year-old said: “I decided to apply after (host) Colin (Murray) appealed for older contestants with (lexicographer) Susie (Dent) adding that they wanted more women. “I have absolutely no ...

A new digital festival featuring famous historians, broadcasters and authors is aiming to entertain fans through the cold winter months. The Winter Warmer series will feature 50 online events ...

A COUNTY-WIDE history festival is launching a new digital service starring Britain’s leading historians, broadcaster and authors to keep ...