Susie Dent News & Updates

Countdown favourite Susie Dent talks new novel: "I absolutely don't look down on 'cosy crime', but I wanted some grit in there"

Forget cosy crime, Countdown and RT’s Susie Dent is now writing novels that require the skills of ...

Aug 17, 2026 • Radio Times

Susie Dent on being put in a box – and owning it

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Oct 12, 2022 • Yahoo

Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent

Susie Dent's debut novel, "Guilty by Definition" (‎Sourcebooks Landmark), introduces a dictionary ...

Dec 28, 2025 • Yahoo

Susie Dent leaves Nick Hewer red-faced as she corrects Countdown blunder: 'Shows me up!'

Countdown returned to Channel 4 earlier this month with all-new socially distanced episodes followin...

Aug 26, 2020 • Daily Express

Countdown's Susie Dent reflects on spending 30 years on the show

Countdown's Susie Dent is celebrating her 30th year on the iconic game show. The resident lexicograp...

Jul 02, 2022 • Digital Spy

Susie Dent husband: Is Susie Dent married?

Susie Dent is well known for appearing on Countdown alongside Rachel Riley. Susie has been apart of ...

Aug 09, 2020 • Daily Express

Susie Dent: ‘Do you ever get bored?’ Countdown star responds to Pointless' Richard Osman

Susie Dent has been a favourite on Countdown since 1992 as the resident lexicographer, where she now...

Dec 03, 2019 • Daily Express

Susie Dent: Word Perfect at Corn Exchange Newbury

Complete Information About Susie Dent: Word Perfect in UK / West End at Corn Exchange Newbury (27 Ma...

Mar 26, 2026 • BroadwayWorld

Susie Dent heads to Northampton to share the wonder of words

For someone whose life revolves around a true love of the English language and who is razor-sharp at...

Nov 01, 2025 • MSN

Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language on new tour

Ever wondered why a group of crows is called a murder… or why owls form a parliament? Does Gen-Z s...

Jul 16, 2025 • The Scotsman on MSN

Review — Susie Dent’s ‘Guilty by Definition’ — A lovely lexicological labyrinth

Paul Zenon as regular special guest in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s Countdown, alongside lexic...

Aug 31, 2024 • Digital Journal

Susie Dent

Susie Dent is an English lexicographer who has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game...

Nov 22, 2021 • Daily Express

Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent – Something Rhymes with Purple

Delve into a world of words with Something Rhymes with Purple on Stage based on Gyles Brandreth and ...

Aug 11, 2025 • WhatsOnStage

Susie Dent in huge career news away from Countdown after emotional farewell

Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent has had some huge career news as her BBC Radio 4 comed...

Aug 08, 2024 • Daily Express

I was on Countdown and here's what they never show you on TV

A Countdown contestant has shared a behind the scenes secrets about how rude words are handled....

May 15, 2026 • Daily Express on MSN

Susie Dent: A few choice words for Cambridgeshire

Countdown's dictionary guru Susie Dent been part of the TV show for almost 35 years. In a visit to C...

May 01, 2026 • BBC

'8 Out Of 10 Cats Countdown': Nick Helm serenades Susie Dent - clip

Channel 4 has released a clip from tomorrow night's episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Augu...

Jul 31, 2013 • Digital Spy

Susie Dent picks her favourite books

The “Countdown” lexicographer picks her favourites. She’ll be talking about her new book, “T...

Oct 03, 2025 • Yahoo

Susie Dent – The Secret Life or Words

English lexicographer and etymologist. She has appeared in “Dictionary Corner” on the Channel 4 ...

Nov 04, 2019 • WhatsOnStage

Countdown's Susie Dent says people can beat pain by swearing loudly

Countdown's Susie Dent says folk can beat pain by swearing. She says it has been medically proven pe...

Nov 19, 2025 • MSN