Скачать или смотреть Cillian McMulkin makes Countdown history (31 January 2023)

Cillian McMulkin was and is a contestant in Series 65 and 87, respectively. At the time of his appearances, he was a risk analyst from Belfast. He has also been an Apterite since 2009 and has achieved a top 20 position in the Apterous pro rank leaderboard.

Debuting midway through Jeff Stelling's last series, McMulkin fell 14 points short of victory to would-be octochamp Dave Taylor, but did have the last word by solving the conundrum. Just under 11 and a half years later, he was allowed to return; this time starting his run against seven-time winner Peter Burke in an all-Ireland affair. McMulkin would not be beaten this time, winning 66 – 107 to deny Burke's octochampdom and kick off with a century.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers; with Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.