8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012•8 series•Entertainment / 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 1Christmas Special

...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by guests Kathy Burke, David Baddiel and Alex Horne and the Horne section. With Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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Episode 18 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley. (S6 Ep1)

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Episode 28 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley. (S6 Ep2)

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Episode 38 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Reginald D Hunter and Aisling Bea, while Holly Walsh is with Susie Dent, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley. (S6 Ep3)

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Episode 48 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley. (S6 Ep4)

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Episode 58 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves. Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. (S6 Ep5)

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Episode 68 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jason Manford take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. (S6 Ep6)

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