Countdown, the show that epitomised the pop music scene in Australia for over a decade, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its debut with the release of an anthology album in 2014. A two-part 40th Anniversary TV special, "Countdown: Do Yourself A Favour", was broadcast on Sunday 16 November 2014. Hosted by Julia Zemiro and including a guest appearance by Prince Charles. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014 in November both "Countdown" and Meldrum were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame – the first time a non-performing artist was inducted.