Overview
Countdown was a long-running popular weekly Australian music television show broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 8 November 1974 until 19 July 1987. It was created by Executive Producer Michael Shrimpton, producer/director Robbie Weekes and record producer and music journalist Ian "Molly" Meldrum. Countdown was produced at the studios of the ABC in the Melbourne suburb of Ripponlea. Countdown was the most popular music program in Australian TV history. It was broadcast nationwide on Australia's government-owned broadcaster, the ABC and commanded a huge and loyal audience. It soon exerted a strong influence on radio programmers because of its audience and the amount of Australian content it featured. For most of the time it was on air, it also gained double exposure throughout the country by screening a new episode each Sunday evening, and then repeating it the following Saturday evening. The majority of performances on the show were lip synched.
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Frequently asked
How many seasons and episodes does Countdown have?
Countdown has 14 seasons and 37 episodes listed.
What is the latest episode of Countdown?
The most recent episode listed is season 14, episode 23, which aired on 19 July 1987.
Where can I watch Countdown?
We do not have a streaming link for Countdown yet. This page lists the cast, rating and trailer in the meantime.
Is there a download link for Countdown?
Yes — the Download button on this page opens the link on file for this title. New Release hosts no video files itself.