List of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown episodes
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown British comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr . It is a crossover of 8 Out of 10 Cats Countdown Countdown , but with hosts and contestants from 8 Out of 10 Cats , and an emphasis on the humour seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats .[ 1] [ fn 1] Sean Lock and Jon Richardson ; after Lock's death in 2021 his team has been led by a rotating series of guest captains while Richardson continues to be a regular captain (except when scheduling conflicts prevent him from appearing).
As of 16 August 2024,[update] 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown have aired.
Series overview
Episodes
Legend
– indicates a regular episode. – indicates a Christmas themed episode. – indicates a highlights edition.Other colours indicate other themed episodes.
TC – a guest team captain sitting in for Sean or Jon
Lock and Richardson never appeared together in this series.
This series is composed of unaired episodes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic . The first two episodes were recorded in late 2019 to accommodate Rachel Riley's maternity leave, made obvious by the fact she still appears 8-months pregnant in these episodes;[ 4] The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The last series broadcast prior to Sean Lock's death in 2021. The first three episodes were shot in 2019.
Episodes yet to air in UK
The following episodes have been shown overseas, but have yet to premiere in the UK. International broadcast of the show refers to a different series numbering in some locations, and consequently these are listed as part of an international Series 15. The episodes broadcast were filmed in 2022.
See also
Notes
Episode notes
^ Apart from the very first episode from 2 January 2012 and Election Special from 2017.
^ "The Rematch"
^ Guest captain in place of Sean Lock
^ Having reached the Countdown Conundrum without scoring, Mack and Mortimer (with help from Joe Wilkinson ) persuaded Jimmy Carr to award 100 points for the Conundrum (which they proceeded to lose anyway, with the bonus still being awarded to Hills and Richardson).
^ 1980's Special
^ Lauren Goodger appeared in this episode in a sketch with Joe Wilkinson ; they pretended to film a scene for The Only Way Is Essex ^ Dennis Taylor appeared in this episode with Joe Wilkinson .^ Joe Wilkinson was absent from this episode. Alex Horne and The Horne Section instead assisted Rachel Riley .^ Introduced as "octochamp of regular Countdown ."
^ a b Joe Wilkinson was absent from this episode.^ Christmas Special 2014
^ The conundrum was worth 843 points, for Jon to break Conor Travers ' record for highest cumulative score on Countdown .
^ Introduced as "the greatest ever female player in Countdown history".
^ Nick Helm assisted Rachel Riley in place of Joe Wilkinson .^ Joey Essex assisted Rachel Riley in place of Joe Wilkinson .^ Countdown octochamp. Helped out Sean Lock's team for the last round.^ Kym Marsh appeared as a barmaid in charge of a special pub quiz round.^ Appeared as Josh Widdicombe 's Mascot .
^ Chris Eubank appeared in a section in which his voice was compared with an impersonation by Greg Davies .^ Christmas Special 2015
^ Jimmy Carr stated that because it was the Christmas Special, the Countdown Conundrum was worth 13 points instead of 10, thus giving Sean and Johnny a shot at victory. During the round, Vegas was handed a suspicious piece of paper by Dictionary Corner, announced the answer shortly after, and secured the victory.^ Cariad Lloyd 's mascot references David Bowie . The episode aired shortly after his death. Channel 4 noted that this episode was filmed before the death of David Bowie .^ Claudia Winkleman stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.^ Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.^ Kriss Akabusi and Sally Gunnell also appeared in this episode.^ Dennis Taylor also appeared in this episode.^ Pat Sharp and Joe Wilkinson also appeared in this episode.^ Mr Motivator and Martin Offiah also appeared in this episode.^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Joe Wilkinson also appeared in this episode.^ The Countdown Conundrum was worth 13 points instead of 10 so that David's team could have a shot at winning. David subsequently got the conundrum.
^ Brian Belo also appeared in this episode.^ a b c d Riches was in the character of Sean Bean for this episode.
^ Dermot Gallagher also appeared in this episode.^ Christmas Special 2016
^ End of Year Special 2016
^ Mark Murray (Series 70 champion) also appeared in this episode.
^ Russell's mother Ninette also appeared in this episode.
^ Pat Sharp also appeared in this episode.^ Election Special 2017
^ Richard Osman also appeared in this episode.^ Christmas Special 2017
^ Andy Fordham also appeared in this episode.^ Special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Presented by Katherine Ryan .
^ a b Robinson was in the character of Natalie Cassidy for this episode.
^ Binns was in the character of Ivan Brackenbury for this episode.
^ The voice of Kevin Eldon also appears in this episode.
^ a b c Mohammed was in the character of Mr. Swallow for this episode.
^ Christmas Special 2018
^ David Reed also appeared in this episode.^ Paul Young also appeared in this episode.^ Christmas Special 2019
^ Anthea Turner also appeared in this episode.^ Dictionary Corner provided Richard Ayoade with the answer to The Countdown Conundrum to enable Sean's team to tie.
^ Chapman and O'Sullivan were in the characters of Lee and Dean (from Lee and Dean
^ a b c d e f Best Bits Special
^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 26 November 2019
^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 3 December 2019
^ Christmas Special 2020
^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 24 April 2020
^ Carter was in the character of Christopher Bliss for this episode.
^ (7-day consolidated, excluding non-TV viewership)
^ Christmas Special 2021
^ The show was the first episode broadcast after Sean Lock's death, but was recorded before his death.
^ a b A tribute "IN LOVING MEMORY OF COMEDY LEGEND SEAN LOCK 1963–2021" was shown at the end of this episode.
^ Last appearance of Sean Lock ; he died in August 2021.
^ From this series, 7-day consolidated without non-TV viewership included.
^ Christmas Special 2022
^ a b Anne-Marie Imafidon stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.^ Christmas Special 2023
^ Mr Motivator also appeared in this episode.^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 21 February 2024.
^ Nick Mohammed is joined by his son, Finn, as part of one of the Mr. Swallow Dictionary Corner segments.
^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 24 January 2024.
^ Originally set to broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 on 6 January 2023, as part of series 24.[ 16]
^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 14 February 2024.
Viewer notes
^ 2.49 million on Channel 4, 411,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 379,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.07 million on Channel 4, 559,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.74 million on Channel 4, 495,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.08 million on Channel 4, 386,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.83 million on Channel 4, 467,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.17 million on Channel 4, 291,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 424,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.90 million on Channel 4, 404,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.55 million on Channel 4, 334,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.97 million on Channel 4, 371,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.31 million on Channel 4, 436,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.29 million on Channel 4, 406,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.51 million on Channel 4, 283,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.49 million on Channel 4, 269,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.53 million on Channel 4, 366,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.95 million on Channel 4, 349,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.42 million on Channel 4, 342,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.66 million on Channel 4, 274,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.59 million on Channel 4, 287,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.73 million on Channel 4, 252,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.98 million on Channel 4, 371,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.72 million on Channel 4, 281,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.91 million on Channel 4, 391,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.00 million on Channel 4, 452,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.00 million on Channel 4, 434,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.29 million on Channel 4, 356,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.43 million on Channel 4, 326,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.16 million on Channel 4, 271,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.88 million on Channel 4, 410,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.26 million on Channel 4, 274,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.44 million on Channel 4, 332,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.22 million on Channel 4, 359,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.32 million on Channel 4, 325,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.83 million on Channel 4, 360,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.47 million on Channel 4, 355,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.28 million on Channel 4, 425,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.65 million on Channel 4, 251,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.48 million on Channel 4, 220,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.51 million on Channel 4, 208,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ a b c d e No +1 figure available
^ 1.48 million on Channel 4, 306,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.55 million on Channel 4, 326,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.66 million on Channel 4, 248,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.76 million on Channel 4, 329,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.08 million on Channel 4, 269,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.01 million on Channel 4, 237,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.95 million on Channel 4, 300,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.06 million on Channel 4, 322,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.55 million on Channel 4, 271,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 2.13 million on Channel 4, 263,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.62 million on Channel 4, 288,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.64 million on Channel 4, 321,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.81 million on Channel 4, 246,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 318,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.76 million on Channel 4, 298,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.67 million on Channel 4, 260,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.36 million on Channel 4, 210,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.15 million on Channel 4, 150,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.59 million on Channel 4, 240,000 on Channel 4 +1
^ 1.65 million on Channel 4, 350,000 on Channel 4 +1
References
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