Desmond Michael Lynam (born 17 September, 1942) is an Irish-born British sports presenter and game show host on British television and radio, born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. He is one of the best known sports broadcasters in the United Kingdom, having hosted television coverage of high profile events for many years. He has presented the popular shows, "Grandstand", "Match of the Day", "Holiday", "How Do They Do That?" and "Countdown". Wikipedia
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Former sports presenter Des Lynam is to be the new host of Channel 4's daytime quiz show Countdown. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4276674.stm
Includes Ian McAskill presenting the weather forecast with the old magnetic maps, followed by early computer generated BBC1 clock and an introduction to Grandstand with Des Lynam. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyDiyKpN2v4