Friday's final match between Fiona Wood, from Kinross ... Wood is the sixth woman to be named champion of Countdown, which has been broadcast by Channel 4 since 1982, the year the network launched.

Scottish forensic accountant Fiona Wood is the first woman to become Countdown champion in 26 years (Channel 4/PA) A forensic accountant is the first woman to become Countdown champion in 26 years.

The match between Fiona Wood, from Kinross ... “This series also reminded us how much Countdown is a show for everyone, and we would encourage anyone who loves the game to apply via countdown@ ...