8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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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 0Christmas Special

...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. James Acaster and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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Episode 28 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep2)

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Episode 48 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus: special guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep4)

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Episode 58 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep5)

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Episode 68 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent. With Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep6)

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Episode 78 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With maths whizz Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep7)

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Episode 88 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With maths whizz Rachel Riley. (S16 Ep8)

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