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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

201329 seasons7.4 / 10

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

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Synopsis

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

Season 17 episodes

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Episode 1

Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio

47m

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Johnny Vegas against guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Lou Sanders, Alan Carr, Johnny Vegas, Rob J Madin

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Episode 2

Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

47m

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Claudia Winkleman against Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Henning Wehn, Nick Helm, Claudia Winkleman

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Episode 3

Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

47m

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

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Episode 4

David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou

47m

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and David Mitchell against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Sara Pascoe, David Mitchell, Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

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Episode 5

Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

47m

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Michelle Wolf against Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Michelle Wolf, Spencer Jones, Rob Beckett

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Episode 6

Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kelmsley, James Veitch

47mfinale

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley. James Veitch joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Cast

Jimmy CarrSelf - Presenter
Jon RichardsonSelf - Team Captain
Sean LockSelf - Team Captain
Rachel RileySelf
Susie DentSelf
Robert DeatonFabio
Joe WilkinsonSelf
Johnny VegasSelf

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
160
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • ZeppotronUnited Kingdom
  • ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom

Themes

celebritycelebrity gamecelebrity panelgame showlettermash upmathematicsnumbers