In keeping with the show's friendly nature, contestants compete not for money but the "Countdown" winner's teapot (first introduced in December 1998), which is custom-made and can only be obtained by winning a game on the programme.
In keeping with the show's friendly nature, contestants compete not for money but for a teapot that is styled to resemble the 30-second time clock used in each round. Introduced in December 1998, the pot is custom-made and can only be obtained by winning a game on the programme.