The UK quiz show, Countdown, challenges peoples' intellectual abilities.
A Laois woman says appearing on a hit Channel 4 TV show is the most nerve wracking thing she's ever done.
Caroline Hofman yesterday appeared on UK quiz show Countdown.
She scored 49 in the challenge and was joined by some famous faces in the studio, such as Judy Dench and Bob Harris.
Ms.Hofman, who's Managing Director of The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise explains her experience on the show:
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