A former RAF corporal who left school at the age of 14 has become the oldest-ever contestant to appear on Countdown.

After being a viewer of the show for more than a decade, Donald Elsom from Stanley in County Durham will appear on the Channel 4 gameshow this Monday afternoon.

Originally from Willingham in Cambridgeshire, he has been described by Channel 4 as bringing warmth, wit, and wisdom to the long-running programme, along with a sharp mind and love of numbers.

Talking about his time........

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