8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Specials

A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

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19 Episodes

The Rematch
E2
The RematchJimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson take on the famous words and numbers quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings, and Sean Lock faces Jon Richardson in a rematch of the original encounter. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves
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1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic ReevesJon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Countdown regular Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
Christmas Special 2014
E4
Christmas Special 2014Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Baddiel. Alex Horne and The Horne Section joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Christmas Special 2015
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Christmas Special 2015Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Christmas Special 2016
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Christmas Special 2016Sean Lock and Kathy Burke face Jon Richardson and Russell Howard in the 2016 Christmas Special. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown board, Jimmy Carr hosts, and Santa Joe Wilkinson is mugged.
New Year Special 2016
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New Year Special 2016Jimmy Car hosts while Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman . Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
Election Special 2017
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Election Special 2017Jimmy Carr hosts a special version of the game show to tie in with the General Election. Team captains Jon Richardson and Alan Carr are joined by guests Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican and John Kearns.
Christmas Special 2017
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Christmas Special 2017Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate take on Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Christmas Special 2018
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Christmas Special 2018Sean Lock and Kathy Burke face Jon Richardson and David Mitchell in the 2018 Christmas Special. James Acaster joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown board and Jimmy Carr hosts. Joe Wilkinson also drops by.
Christmas Special 2019
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Christmas Special 2019Jimmy Carr hosts the special Christmas edition, while Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. They are joined by guests Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Best Bits 1
E12
Best Bits 1A chance to watch top moments from the comedy game-show mash-up, with guests including Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Johnny Vegas.
Best Bits 2
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Best Bits 2A chance to watch top moments, as comedians including Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty, Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson join Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Christmas Special 2020
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Christmas Special 2020Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a festive edition. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Sean Lock and David Mitchell. With guest David O'Doherty.
Sean Lock Tribute
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Sean Lock TributeA classic episode of '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' featuring the best of Sean Lock
Christmas Special 2021
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Christmas Special 2021Jimmy Carr hosts alongside regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford for this festive edition. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
Christmas Special 2022
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Christmas Special 2022Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo in a festive-themed edition. They're joined by guests Stevie Martin and Joe Wilkinson, and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Best Bits 3
E18
Best Bits 3Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Katherine Ryan and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
Best Bits 4
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Best Bits 4Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
Christmas Special 2023
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Christmas Special 2023Jimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer play Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. With Mr Swallow and Joe Wilkinson.