Countdown is about as quintessentially British as you can get, just behind afternoon tea, rainy summers and finding out that all your childhood heroes are sexual deviants. The game show has long been an institution of British television, with over 6,000 episodes aired on Channel 4. First broadcast in 1982, Countdown is one of the longest-running game shows of all time. For over two decades, the show was known for its hosting duo of Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman, until Whiteley's death in 2005 and Vorderman's departure in 2008. While Countdown isn't exactly the most edgy thing to have been aired on British TV, the show has become known for bad puns and occasionally raunchy innuendo. Much of this comes from the randomised letters that are presented on the board, which have managed to spell out full words more than once. This list takes a look at 17 of the most hilariously inappropriate moments from Countdown history. From ridiculous innuendos to bizarrely obscure combinations of words, these photos will make you see the real reason for why your grandma tunes in every day!
17. The Show Is Enjoyable... But Maybe Not THAT Enjoyable
