c4countdown

Does anyone know how long the current series lasts? I've just been given the dates for the recording of the series final, and was surprised by how soon it is!

Is it just me, or is the new C4 Countdown website a bit hopeless? I've just totally failed to find a way of getting any useful info out of it, e.g. details of current series, or how to apply to go on show or be in audience...