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When Richard Whiteley OBE died, I personally was shocked because not only and he left behind one of the best tea-time game shows, he was irreplaceable (but Des Lynam is good too). This was an essential documentary focusing on the bumbling, humorous and really lovable host of the first programme to feature on Channel 4 in 1982. With tributes from Lesley Garrett, Sir Tim Rice, and of course his co-host, Carol Vorderman. This tribute showed many of the great moments from Countdown, but also other great moments of his including his news reports, and of course, the ferret biting him (if he is going to be remembered for something besides Countdown, it's that). Richard Whiteley will be sorely missed, he has left a legend behind as not only the first host of Countdown, but the first person on Channel 4. Note: My Mum's best friend went on the show once while he was hosting. Very good!