Problem: The Emmy awards, as hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, aired on Sunday. In what year was the award first given?
Answer: 1949

Problem: Born on this day in 1951, how is the pop singer Gordon Sumner better known?
Answer: sting

Problem: In what year was the Battle of Blenheim?
Answer: 1704

Problem: Who, along with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, will host the 2012 series of Countdown?
Answer:
nick hewer