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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Susie dent | History Defined

Susie Dent explains why she turned down Countdown three times

Word expert also reflected on ‘mortifying’ first episode

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Lorraine Kelly says ‘prickly’ celebrity guest stormed off morning show: ‘Notoriously difficult’

‘It’s a shame he didn’t do it on air because that would have been quite funny,’ host said

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Why women are the real secret geniuses

IN FOCUS: One thing that the new Channel 4 hit show ‘Secret Genius’ has shown is that women tend to shockingly underestimate their abilities. So why is that, asks Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Mar 1

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Susie Dent’s tips and tricks to add muscle to a child’s vocabulary

To help combat the impact of screen-time creep, the Countdown word supremo has a few suggestions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent

Exclusive: Countdown lexicographer urges families to read, talk and play word games to help language development

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Secret Genius review – Alan Carr and Susie Dent’s moving IQ contest will have you instantly hooked

There are estimated to be a million undiscovered geniuses in the UK, and this show is out to find one. It’s a stressful, heartwarming, shocking watch – which raises big questions about the UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

Alan Carr and Susie Dent to find UK’s secret geniuses in new Channel 4 series

The series has been made in consultation with high IQ society British Mensa.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

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Wednesday briefing: Celebrity lookalike contests, brat everything and 36 more things to leave behind in 2024

In today’s newsletter: Laddy Instagram food accounts? Estate agent video tours? Glicked? Farewell, 2024, and thanks for nothing

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024

Countdown crowns first female champion in 26 years

Fiona Wood solves final conundrum to clinch victory and encourages other women to ‘give it a go’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

King to award CBE to actor who portrayed him on screen

The actor will be honoured alongside Channel 4 Countdown wordsmith Susie Dent and record-breaking explorer Alicia Hempleman-Adams.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

‘Given enough wine I could belt out I Will Survive’: Susie Dent’s honest playlist

The novelist and Countdown sage loves Roxy Music and a certain Gloria Gaynor anthem, but which pop lothario would she queue up for tickets to see?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Alan Bates, Tracey Emin and Gordon Brown among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci were also recognised

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024

Alan Bates, Gordon Brown and Tracey Emin lead King’s birthday honours as more than 1,000 recognised

Famous faces among people across UK recognised for outstanding contribution to community and country

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

Jamie Oliver and Julia Donaldson shortlisted for The Week Junior 2024 Book Awards, but probably not for the books you think

The shortlist for The Week Junior 2024 Book Awards has been announced with some famous faces (and names) making the cut

GoodToKnow · Jun 14, 2024

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GoodToKnow · Mar 6, 2024

89% of girls in the UK feel pressure to be 'perfect' - and the language we're using could be to blame

The LEGO Group have teamed up with writer and broadcaster Susie Dent to explore the impact language has on children - and the results are startling.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

To rhyme with ‘cone’ or ‘gone’? Countdown’s Susie Dent reveals most common question

Programme’s lexicographer says audiences are consumed by correct pronunciation of the word ‘scone’

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

Countdown star Susie Dent spotlights ‘perfect’ Scots word for winter mornings

CELEBRITY etymologist and lexicographer Susie Dent has been praised for sharing an “absolutely perfect” Scottish word.

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Digital Dictionary Aims To Help Older Adults Navigate Confusing Internet Jargon

BT Group partners with AbilityNet and lexicographer Susie Dent to create a guide simplifying commonly misunderstood online terms for over-65s.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

Susie Dent: ‘English has always evolved by mistake’

The queen of Countdown’s dictionary corner on the power of positive language and finding joy in ‘mubble fubbles’

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023

Rachel Riley says Countdown is ‘fun now’ after Anne Robinson exit

The Channel 4 star also celebrated rude innuendos returning to the beloved quiz show

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Brits won't invest as they don't know what the words mean – so here's a simple guide

Nearly a third of us don't even know what the word 'inflation' means so TV personality Susie Dent has stepped in to demystify the daunting terminology

WhatToWatch · Jun 27, 2023

Best Not Going Out episodes ranked: what's the funniest episode?

Best Not Going Out episodes ranked: Top 10 episodes of all-time of Lee Mack's hit comedy

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Jeff Stelling takes first TV role since Soccer Saturday exit on "old stomping ground"

Jeff Stelling left Soccer Saturday after 30 years at the helm of the Sky Sports football results programme and is yet to announce the next step in his TV career

Belfast Live · May 3, 2023

Colin Murray on Anne Robinson Countdown feud and landing host job full-time

“I was so down when we recorded the first episodes of series 87"

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Colin Murray lifts lid on Anne Robinson Countdown feud and show's massive change

When Nick Hewer quit the words and numbers show, and Anne Robinson was drafted in as his replacement, Colin’s hopes of hosting were dashed

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