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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
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Episode 1
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.
Guest stars David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Episode 2
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jack Whitehall take on Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
Guest stars Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett
Episode 3
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea take on Sean Lock and Reginald D. Hunter. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson attempts to 'help' Rachel Riley.
Guest stars Holly Walsh, Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea
Episode 4
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
Guest stars Johnny Vegas, Josie Long, Romesh Ranganathan
Episode 5
Jimmy Carr plays host as Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves, while Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,
Guest stars Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Jack Whitehall
Episode 6
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against guest captain Sarah Millican, and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jimmy CarrSelf - Presenter
Jon RichardsonSelf - Team Captain
Sean LockSelf - Team Captain
Rachel RileySelf
Susie DentSelf
Robert DeatonFabio
Joe WilkinsonSelf
Johnny VegasSelf
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