8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012•5 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 18 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by guests Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long and Joe Wilkinson help Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep1)

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Episode 28 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts the show. Captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Nick Helm and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep2)

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Episode 38 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Dara O Briain and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep3)

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Episode 48 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Dara O Briain and Sharon Horgan. Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep4)

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Episode 58 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. They're joined by guests James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep5)

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Episode 68 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Host Jimmy Carr, captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden, while Peter Serafinowicz and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep6)

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