8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

20125 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on E4 Extra
E4 Extra

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.

Fri 16/01/2026: Episode Image
Episode 1Fri 16/01/2026

Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson - Strong language and adult humour

Fri 23/01/2026: Episode Image
Episode 2Fri 23/01/2026

Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty take on Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. With Lou Wall. - Strong language and adult humour

Fri 30/01/2026: Episode Image
Episode 3Fri 30/01/2026

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp - Strong language and adult humour

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