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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Fri, Apr 12, 2013
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Synopsis

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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Cast

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  • Jimmy Carr
    Jimmy Carr
    as Self - Presenter
  • Jon Richardson
    Jon Richardson
    as Self - Team Captain
  • Rob Beckett
    Rob Beckett
    as Self - Team Captain
  • Rachel Riley
    Rachel Riley
    as Self
  • Susie Dent
    Susie Dent
    as Self
  • Robert Deaton
    Robert Deaton
    as Fabio
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Episodes

29 seasons · 163 episodes

Running · 163 aired
Season 1
2 episodes · 2 aired
▾
  • E1
    Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key, Lee Mack
    Aired · Fri, Apr 12, 2013 · 60m
  • E2
    Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn, Lee Mack
    Aired · Fri, Apr 19, 2013 · 60m
Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
    Aired · Fri, Jul 26, 2013 · 60m
  • E2
    Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
    Aired · Fri, Aug 2, 2013 · 60m
  • E3
    Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall
    Aired · Fri, Aug 9, 2013 · 60m
  • E4
    Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman
    Aired · Fri, Aug 16, 2013 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the iconic words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey. Countdown regular Susie Dent shares Dictionary Corner with Abandoman, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

  • E5
    Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Lee Mack, Alex Horne and The Horne Selection
    Aired · Fri, Sep 13, 2013 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition with captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack who are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

  • E6
    80s Night Special: David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves, Lee Mack
    Aired · Fri, Sep 20, 2013 · 60m

    This show gets a 1980s makeover as part of Channel 4 80s Night. Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the ultimate 80s words and numbers quiz show, launched in 1982. Jon 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.

Season 3
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long
    Aired · Fri, Jan 3, 2014 · 60m
  • E2
    Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm
    Aired · Fri, Jan 10, 2014 · 60m
  • E3
    Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara O'Briain
    Aired · Fri, Jan 17, 2014 · 60m
  • E4
    Dara O'Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton
    Aired · Fri, Jan 24, 2014 · 60m
  • E5
    Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett
    Aired · Fri, Feb 21, 2014 · 60m
  • E6
    James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2014 · 60m
Season 4
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Jun 6, 2014 · 60m
  • E2
    Freddie Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
    Aired · Fri, Jun 13, 2014 · 60m
  • E3
    Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
    Aired · Fri, Jun 20, 2014 · 60m
  • E4
    Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
    Aired · Fri, Jun 27, 2014 · 60m
  • E5
    Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Fri, Jul 4, 2014 · 60m
  • E6
    Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
    Aired · Fri, Jul 11, 2014 · 60m
  • E7
    Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
    Aired · Fri, Jul 18, 2014 · 60m
Season 5
3 episodes · 3 aired
▾
  • E1
    David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
    Aired · Fri, Sep 5, 2014 · 60m
  • E2
    David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
    Aired · Fri, Sep 12, 2014 · 60m
  • E3
    Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
    Aired · Fri, Sep 19, 2014 · 60m
Season 6
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Jan 9, 2015 · 60m

    Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

  • E2
    Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
    Aired · Fri, Jan 16, 2015 · 60m
  • E3
    Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh
    Aired · Fri, Jan 23, 2015 · 60m
  • E4
    Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long
    Aired · Fri, Jan 30, 2015 · 60m
  • E5
    Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall
    Aired · Fri, Feb 6, 2015 · 60m
  • E6
    Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Fri, Feb 13, 2015 · 60m
Season 7
17 episodes · 17 aired
▾
  • E1
    Bill Bailey, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Nina Conti
    Aired · Sun, May 3, 2015 · 60m
  • E2
    Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett
    Aired · Fri, May 15, 2015 · 60m
  • E3
    Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas
    Aired · Fri, May 22, 2015 · 60m
  • E4
    Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Greg Davies
    Aired · Fri, May 29, 2015 · 60m

    Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

  • E5
    Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh
    Aired · Fri, Jun 5, 2015 · 60m
  • E6
    Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne
    Aired · Fri, Jun 19, 2015 · 60m
  • E7
    Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne
    Aired · Fri, Jun 26, 2015 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

  • E8
    Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Jul 3, 2015 · 60m
  • E9
    Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Fri, Jul 10, 2015 · 60m
  • E10
    Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
    Aired · Fri, Jul 17, 2015 · 60m
  • E11
    Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton
    Aired · Fri, Jul 24, 2015 · 60m
  • E12
    Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett
    Aired · Fri, Jul 31, 2015 · 60m
  • E13
    Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus
    Aired · Fri, Aug 7, 2015 · 60m
  • E14
    Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett
    Aired · Fri, Aug 14, 2015 · 60m
  • E15
    Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen
    Aired · Fri, Aug 21, 2015 · 60m
  • E16
    Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne
    Aired · Fri, Aug 28, 2015 · 60m
  • E17
    Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves
    Aired · Fri, Sep 4, 2015 · 60m
Season 8
4 episodes · 4 aired
▾
  • E1
    Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Fri, Jan 15, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty and Sam Simmons.

  • E2
    Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing
    Aired · Fri, Jan 22, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd and Jamie Laing.

  • E3
    Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Fri, Jan 29, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Sam Simmons.

  • E4
    Isy Suttie, Richard Osman, Alex Horne
    Aired · Fri, Feb 5, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Isy Suttie, Richard Osman and Alex Horne.

Season 9
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Thu, Feb 25, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Rachel and Susie are joined by Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea and David O'Doherty.

  • E2
    Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Claudia Winkleman, Isy Suttie
    Aired · Thu, Mar 3, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bob Mortimer and Holly Walsh for more comic innuendos and unpredictable conundrums. Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty, while Isy Suttie is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Alex Brooker, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett, Tom Allen
    Aired · Thu, Mar 10, 2016 · 60m

    Jon Richardson takes on guest team captain Johnny Vegas in another round of words and numbers chaos with Strictly host Claudia Winkleman and comedians Tom Allen & Rob Beckett.

  • E4
    Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett
    Aired · Thu, Mar 24, 2016 · 60m

    Jon Richardson takes on team captain Sean Lock in another round of words and numbers chaos with Rebecca Front and Kevin Bridges. Joe Lycett is in the corner with Susie Dent.

  • E5
    Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm
    Aired · Thu, Mar 31, 2016 · 60m

    Katherine Ryan & David Mitchell join team captains Sean & Jon for another round of light-hearted words and numbers fun. Nick Helm assists in dictionary corner.

Season 10
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen
    Aired · Fri, Aug 5, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

  • E2
    Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton
    Aired · Fri, Aug 12, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

  • E3
    David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns
    Aired · Fri, Aug 19, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with Sean Lock and David O'Doherty who go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E4
    David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio
    Aired · Fri, Aug 26, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and David Mitchell going up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E5
    Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe
    Aired · Fri, Sep 2, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas going up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.

Season 11
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie
    Aired · Sat, Sep 24, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross going up against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Sat, Oct 1, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate going up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E3
    David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Sat, Oct 8, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes going up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E4
    Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
    Aired · Sat, Oct 15, 2016 · 60m

    Guest captain Lee Mack and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • E5
    Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches
    Aired · Sat, Oct 22, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett vs Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • E6
    Danny Dyer, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson
    Aired · Sat, Oct 29, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Danny Dyer vs Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • E7
    David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Sat, Nov 5, 2016 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley flips the tiles.

Season 12
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio
    Aired · Fri, Jan 13, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the topical panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Phil Wang, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm
    Aired · Fri, Jan 20, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a comedy version of the quiz show. Jon Richardson and Phil Wang take on guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E3
    David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh
    Aired · Fri, Jan 27, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the topical panel game with Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty who take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E4
    Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel
    Aired · Fri, Feb 3, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson who take on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen, David Mitchell
    Aired · Fri, Feb 10, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and David Mitchell who take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E6
    Michelle Wolf, Jonathan Ross, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's
    Aired · Fri, Feb 17, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf who take on guest captain Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas. Pappy's is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E7
    James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Mon, Apr 24, 2017 · 60m

    The comedy hybrid returns. Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner.

  • E8
    Chris Addison, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Mon, May 1, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new episode of the panel/quiz show mash-up, as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. In this edition it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

Season 13
3 episodes · 3 aired
▾
  • E1
    Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches
    Aired · Thu, Jun 22, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up. In this episode, Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, with Adam Riches in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave
    Aired · Thu, Jun 29, 2017 · 60m

    Brand new edition hosted by Jimmy Carr with Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross who take on guest captain Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Stephen Mangan, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Thu, Jul 6, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan, Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner.

Season 14
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Cariad Lloyd, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Elis James, John Robins
    Aired · Fri, Aug 18, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Fri, Aug 25, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

  • E3
    Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury
    Aired · Fri, Sep 1, 2017 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

  • E4
    Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Sep 15, 2017 · 65m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

  • E5
    Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley
    Aired · Fri, Sep 22, 2017 · 65m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, guest captain Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Lee Mack and Fay Ripley. Alex Horne and The Horne Section are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley presides over the letters and numbers.

Season 15
4 episodes · 4 aired
▾
  • E1
    Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Fri, Jan 19, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of the words and numbers game. Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. John Cooper Clarke is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

  • E2
    Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alan Carr, Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Fri, Jan 26, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts another new edition of the words and numbers game. Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste. Sam Simmons is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

  • E3
    Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Fri, Feb 2, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of the words and numbers game. Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe, while Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

  • E4
    Johnny Vegas, Rhod Gilbert, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
    Aired · Fri, Feb 9, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner.

Season 16
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, Morgana Robinson
    Aired · Fri, Jul 13, 2018 · 60m

    Katherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E2
    Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Fri, Jul 20, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E3
    Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury
    Aired · Fri, Jul 27, 2018 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty in the classic words and number quiz. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E4
    Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson
    Aired · Fri, Aug 3, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus special guests Mr. Swallow and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley for the classic words and numbers quiz.

  • E5
    Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Aug 10, 2018 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley in the classic words and number quiz. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E6
    Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
    Aired · Fri, Aug 17, 2018 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section.

  • E7
    Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Kay, Victoria Coren Mitchell
    Aired · Fri, Aug 24, 2018 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E8
    Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones
    Aired · Fri, Aug 31, 2018 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett in the classic words and number quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Season 17
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, The Brett Domino Trio
    Aired · Fri, Jan 11, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. Plus The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E2
    Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm
    Aired · Fri, Jan 18, 2019 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode as Sean Lock and Claudia Winkleman take on Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Plus, Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E3
    Joe Wilkinson, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen
    Aired · Fri, Jan 25, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Plus special guest Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E4
    David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou
    Aired · Fri, Feb 1, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Plus, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E5
    Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones
    Aired · Fri, Feb 8, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E6
    Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, James Veitch
    Aired · Fri, Feb 15, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley in the classic words and numbers quiz. James Veitch joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Season 18
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves
    Aired · Fri, Jul 26, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson
    Aired · Fri, Aug 2, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster, while Morgana Robinson joins wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
    Aired · Fri, Aug 9, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  • E4
    Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed
    Aired · Fri, Aug 16, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Sarah Millican. Nick Mohammed is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. With Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley.

  • E5
    Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones
    Aired · Fri, Aug 23, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Tom Allen in the classic words-and-numbers quiz, while Rosie Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

  • E6
    Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton
    Aired · Fri, Aug 30, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E7
    Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches
    Aired · Fri, Sep 6, 2019 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words-and-numbers quiz, while Adam Riches as Sean Bean joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Season 19
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
    Aired · Thu, Jan 9, 2020 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio
    Aired · Thu, Jan 16, 2020 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers.

  • E3
    Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Thu, Jan 23, 2020 · 60m

    Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

  • E4
    Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean
    Aired · Thu, Jan 30, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones
    Aired · Fri, Feb 7, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words-and-numbers quiz. Regular Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley and words guru Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined in Dictionary Corner by Spencer Jones.

  • E6
    Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm
    Aired · Fri, Feb 14, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Nick Helm is with Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Joe Wilkinson joins Rachel Riley at the numbers board.

Season 20
3 episodes · 3 aired
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  • E1
    Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Mr. Swallow
    Aired · Fri, Jul 31, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. With Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Dictionary Corner guest Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed.

  • E2
    Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Sean Bean
    Aired · Fri, Aug 7, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Tom Allen take on Sean Lock and Rosie Jones. With Dictionary Corner guest Adam Riches as Sean Bean, plus experts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • E3
    Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson
    Aired · Fri, Aug 14, 2020 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson assists Rachel Riley.

Season 21
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss
    Aired · Thu, Jan 14, 2021 · 60m

    Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Thu, Jan 21, 2021 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game of words and numbers, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins
    Aired · Thu, Jan 28, 2021 · 60m

    Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett in the words-and-numbers game, while Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E4
    Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm
    Aired · Thu, Feb 4, 2021 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill
    Aired · Thu, Feb 11, 2021 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E6
    Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio
    Aired · Thu, Feb 18, 2021 · 60m

    Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Season 22
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rob Beckett, Huge Davies
    Aired · Fri, Jan 7, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • E2
    Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Judi Love, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Fri, Jan 14, 2022 · 60m

    Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. With Dr John Cooper Clarke.

  • E3
    Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Josh Widdicombe, Bill Bailey
    Aired · Fri, Jan 21, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • E4
    Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jessica Knappett, Nigel Ng
    Aired · Fri, Jan 28, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • E5
    Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Maisie Adam, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Feb 4, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E6
    Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Rosie Jones, Nick Mohammed
    Aired · Fri, Feb 11, 2022 · 60m

    In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Season 23
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson, Finlay Christie
    Aired · Fri, Jul 29, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont taking on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, alongside Dictionary Corner guest Finlay Christie.

  • E2
    Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Huge Davies
    Aired · Fri, Aug 5, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts and regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix, Rachel Parris
    Aired · Fri, Aug 12, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts and regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate as Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

  • E4
    Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Morgana Robinson
    Aired · Fri, Aug 19, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz as Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, aided by Morgana Robinson in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Aug 26, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz as Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, aided by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

  • E6
    Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love, Josh Jones
    Aired · Fri, Sep 2, 2022 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane taking on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

Season 24
4 episodes · 4 aired
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  • E1
    Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah, Catherine Cohen
    Aired · Fri, Jan 6, 2023 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E2
    Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen, Sam Campbell, Joe Wilkinson
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2023 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • E3
    Best Bits 3
    Aired · Fri, Aug 18, 2023 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Alex Horne and Joe Wilkinson among others.

  • E4
    Best Bits 4
    Aired · Fri, Aug 25, 2023 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Bob Mortimer, Rosie Jones, Paul Foot, Kevin Bridges, Nick Helm and Victoria Coren-Mitchell among others.

Season 25
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Jan 12, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa, while David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix, Glenn Moore
    Aired · Fri, Jan 19, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett take on Sarah Millican and Jamali Maddix, while Glenn Moore joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Rob Brydon, Katherine Parkinson, Babatunde Aléshé, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson
    Aired · Fri, Jan 26, 2024 · 60m

    Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. Adam Buxton joins Susie in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel with the numbers in his own inimitable fashion.

  • E4
    Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Judi Love, Joe Lycett, Jazz Emu
    Aired · Fri, Feb 2, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican take on Judi Love and Joe Lycett, while Jazz Emu joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Lucy Pearman
    Aired · Fri, Feb 9, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr presents as Jon Richardson and Asim Chaudhry take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Lucy Pearman is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Season 26
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
    Aired · Fri, Jul 19, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while John Kearns joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr. Swallow
    Aired · Fri, Jul 26, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mr Swallow joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
    Aired · Fri, Aug 2, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Don Rodolfo - aka Ciarán Dowd - joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E4
    Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins
    Aired · Fri, Aug 9, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mat Ewins joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
    Aired · Fri, Aug 16, 2024 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

Season 27
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe, Alan Carr, Thanyia Moore, The Delightful Sausage
    Aired · Fri, Jan 3, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe take on Alan Carr and Thanyia Moore. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while comedy duo The Delightful Sausage join lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang, John Cooper Clarke
    Aired · Fri, Jan 10, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Dr John Cooper Clarke joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Alasdair Beckett-King
    Aired · Fri, Jan 17, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and words-and-numbers quiz, as on Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on guest captain Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Alasdair Beckett-King joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

  • E4
    Danny Dyer, Big Zuu, Helen Bauer, Mat Ewins
    Aired · Fri, Jan 24, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Big Zuu taking on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mat Ewins joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Richard Ayoade, Amy Gledhill, Guz Khan, Sam Campbell
    Aired · Fri, Jan 31, 2025 · 60m

    The new series of Cats Does Countdown continues. Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

Season 28
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer, Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Ian Smith
    Aired · Fri, Jul 25, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer taking on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, Joe Wilkinson drops in and Ian Smith joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E2
    Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore, Joe Kent-Walters
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore in the long-running-words and numbers quiz. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while alternative comedian Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) sits alongside Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love, Peter Serafinowicz
    Aired · Fri, Aug 8, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy game show with Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker taking on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Peter Serafinowicz in the guise of Brian Butterfield joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E4
    Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders, David O'Doherty
    Aired · Fri, Aug 15, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang compete against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • E5
    Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson, Huge Davies
    Aired · Fri, Aug 22, 2025 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, inviting Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to compete against Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while Huge Davies joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Season 29
3 episodes · 3 aired
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  • E1
    Judi Love, Katherine Parkinson, Spencer Jones
    Aired · Fri, Jan 16, 2026 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with panellists putting their mental agility to the test. Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  • E2
    Roisin Conaty, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lou Wall, Sam Nicoresti
    Aired · Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined by Lou Wall in Dictionary Corner.

  • E3
    Judi Love, Miles Jupp, Róisín and Chiara, Dane Buckley
    Aired · Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 60m

    Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. Comedy duo Róisín and Chiara join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley's on the numbers and letters. And Dane Buckley parachutes in to help the losing team.