Susie Dent: Countdown’s words whizz on achieving financial independence

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May 23, 202333:03Business

Susie Dent has been Queen of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s Countdown since 1992, and is a fan favourite on its comedy spin-off, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. But being on TV was never her plan. Susie tells Gabby ab...

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