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Rachel Riley

British television presenter · United Kingdom · On the map · Born 1986 · age 40

Rachel Annabelle Riley is an English television presenter. She co-presents the Channel 4 daytime puzzle show Countdown and its comedy spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She is a mathematics graduate.

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2019“This culture has developed, with those who’ve created it, doing so in the name of today's incarnation of Labour. There’s nothing kinder nor gentler about it.”In their words9 January 2019Evening Standard

2018“Acton, half an hour ago. Popped into a cafe for some baklava with the kids and our Ukrainian friends.”In their words2018-present

2014“More than other subjects there’s a myth that you have to be an absolute genius to be good at maths and to enjoy it, so I think it’s less accessible for people.”In their words12 October 2014Interview, The Observer

“I see the maths face quite a lot. It’s the blind panic that they have to do maths in front of people. It’s just fear and dread. There’s definitely a maths face - try it on someone.”In their words12 October 2014Interview, The Observer

“I’m really interested in male and female brains and whether female brains or male brains are better at maths.”In their words12 October 2014Interview, The Observer

“Men are not as scared to lose and they’ve got a lot more time to devote to, not exactly pointless things, but to being good at things like Countdown.”In their words12 October 2014Interview, The Observer

1986Born11 January 1986

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  1. When you tell people that you are studying maths at uni, they are like, “Oh …”. Especially a blonde Essex girl.

    12 October 2014 · Interview, The Observer, Own words

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Born 1986 · age 40

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