8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

20126 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
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Combining two of Channel 4's favourite shows means viewers get to play along, a plus for both quiz and comedy fans alike. Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, with `8 Out of 10 Cats' team captains playing against each other. In each episode they are joined by guests from the world of comedy and entertainment, including Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, Johnny Vegas and more. Dictionary maven and adjudicator from `Countdown', Susie Dent, also takes part, joined by a different guest for each episode. Also, mathematician Rachel Riley takes on her usual `Countdown' role.

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Episode 18 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. Dr John Cooper Clarke's in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. With Rachel Riley. (S15 Ep1)

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Episode 28 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste. Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S15 Ep2)

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Episode 48 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S15 Ep4)

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