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Sophie McLaughlin

Colin Murray asks Countdown viewers to help him spruce up his TV wardrobe

Colin Murray has issued an appeal to Countdown fans who are a wizard with the knitting needles.

The Dundonald man, who took over as permanent host of the iconic Channel 4 quiz show earlier this year, asked viewers of Friday's show to get in contact to help boost his jumper collection.

March 10 also marks the presenter's 46th birthday - and he could think of nothing better than a handmade gift.

Read more: Colin Murray on going from Countdown fan to one of 'best seats' in TV history

Taking to social media, Colin let fans know he'd be more than happy to "pay his way" for a proper knit jumper made just for him.

He said: "Thanks to everyone who has tuned into Countdown this week! Really appreciate it!

"On todays show, I make a specific appeal to viewers… and I mean it… I’ll pay my way!"

He shared the message alongside a short 30-second clip from Friday's episode, where Rachel Riley can be seen sporting a funky Christmas-style jumper of her own.

In the video, Colin said: "Do you know what I would love? I'd love someone that's watching who is a proper knitter - I'll pay for it - to knit a Countdown jumper that I could then wear."

Rachel Riley added: "So are you requesting a Countdown clock in the middle or a teapot or maybe the arm could be a teapot?"

Colin joked that he would love one with Countdown co-star Susie Dent's face on it.

"I'm a medium just so you know," he joked.

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