8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013)

7.329 seasonsComedy, Reality, Talk

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

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Specials25 episodes
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mash-up

1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mash-up

30 min

The Original Episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown which was aired during Channel 4's Mash-Up Week

The Rematch

2. The Rematch

47 min

Jimmy 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

3. 1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves

47 min

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.

Christmas Special 2014

4. Christmas Special 2014

47 min

Jimmy 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

5. Christmas Special 2015

47 min

Jimmy 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

6. Christmas Special 2016

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

New Year Special 2016

7. New Year Special 2016

47 min

Jimmy 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

8. Election Special 2017

47 min

Jimmy 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

9. Christmas Special 2017

47 min

Jimmy 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

10. Christmas Special 2018

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Plus James Acaster and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Christmas Special 2019

11. Christmas Special 2019

47 min

Jimmy 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

12. Best Bits 1

47 min

A 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

13. Best Bits 2

47 min

A 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

14. Christmas Special 2020

47 min

Jimmy 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

15. Sean Lock Tribute

47 min

A classic episode of '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' featuring the best of Sean Lock

Christmas Special 2021

16. Christmas Special 2021

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition, as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. With Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Christmas Special 2022

17. Christmas Special 2022

47 min

Jimmy 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

19. Best Bits 3

47 min

Sean 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

20. Best Bits 4

47 min

Sean 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

21. Christmas Special 2023

47 min

Jimmy 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.

Best Bits 5

22. Best Bits 5

47 min

Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson are joined by a host of top comedians for a compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, including Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Nick Mohammed, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo and Sam Campbell, along with regulars Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Best Bits 6

23. Best Bits 6

47 min

Some best bits featuring Richard Ayoade, Judi Love, Lee Mack, Jon Richardson, and more.

Best Bits 7

24. Best Bits 7

47 min

Some best bits, from Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rhod Gilbert, and many more.

Best Bits 8

25. Best Bits 8

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Christmas Special 2025

26. Christmas Special 2025

48 min

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper take on Rob Beckett and Judi Love. Katie Norris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as festive tradition dictates, Joe Wilkinson hinders Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.

Series 12 episodes
Series 25 episodes
Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer

1. Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts while 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests. In this show Jason Manford joins Sean, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner with Danny Dyer, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm

2. Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts new editions of the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Nick Helm, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall

3. Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the famous 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 Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

4. Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

47 min

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.

Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

5. Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

47 min

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.

Series 36 episodes
Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long

1. Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who play against each other. Celebrity guests joining the teams are Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges and Josie Long, alongside Joe Wilkinson, Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent and the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley.

Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm

2. Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm

47 min

Jimmy Carr plays host along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Nick Helm while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain

3. Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown regular Susie Dent is assisted in Dictionary Corner by Dara Ó Briain, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson

Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton

4. Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts this edition along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara Ó Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown's Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Adam Buxton, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett

5. Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

6. James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in Dictionary Corner with Countdown's Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

Series 47 episodes
Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty

1. Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty

47 min

Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn

2. Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn

47 min

Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

3. Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

47 min

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key

4. Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Tim Key, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little `help' from Joe Wilkinson

Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey

5. Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp

6. Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby

7. Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the Cats/Countdown mash-up, with Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel.

Series 53 episodes
Series 66 episodes
Series 717 episodes
Bill Bailey, Paul Foot, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti

1. Bill Bailey, Paul Foot, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot who take on Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett, Nick Helm

2. Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett, Nick Helm

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges who take on Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent, while Nick Helm 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex

3. Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert go up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe; Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley

Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Greg Davies

4. Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Greg Davies

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett, Greg Davies is in Dictionary Corner

Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh

5. Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

6. Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts while team captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

7. Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and the Horne Section joins Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley.

Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty

8. Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey

9. Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

10. Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Sarah Millican with Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton

11. Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc vs guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett

12. Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus

13. Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck take on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett

14. Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen

15. Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, plus Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne & The Horne Section

16. Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne & The Horne Section

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe taking on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner.

Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves

17. Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

Series 84 episodes
Season 95 episodes
Series 105 episodes
Series 117 episodes
David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie

1. David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie

47 min

Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel looks after the letters and numbers.

Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

2. Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

47 min

Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate vs Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

3. David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

47 min

Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes take on Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne

4. Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne

47 min

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.

Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches

5. Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches

47 min

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.

Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty

6. Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty

47 min

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.

David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons

7. David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons

47 min

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.

Series 128 episodes
Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio

1. Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley, the Brett Domino Trio are in Dictionary Corner

Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm

2. Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang vs guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner.

David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh

3. David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

4. Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

47 min

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.

Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen

5. Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen

47 min

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.

Jonathan Ross, Michelle Wolf, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's

6. Jonathan Ross, Michelle Wolf, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas, Pappy's is in Dictionary Corner

James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke

7. James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke

47 min

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

Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

8. Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

Series 133 episodes
Series 145 episodes
Series 154 episodes
Series 168 episodes
Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"

1. Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"

47 min

Katherine Ryan hosts a special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes go against Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope. Also featuring Morgana Robinson, Susie and Rachel.

Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke

2. Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clark in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury

3. Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp v guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson

4. Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus special guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson

5. Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus special guests David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson.

Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne

6. Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne

47 min

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.

Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Kay

7. Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Kay

47 min

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

Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones

8. Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the final in the current series. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus guest Spencer Jones in Dictionary Corner.

Series 176 episodes
Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio

1. Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio

47 min

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.

Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

2. Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

47 min

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.

Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

3. Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

47 min

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.

David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou

4. David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou

47 min

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.

Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

5. Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

47 min

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.

Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kelmsley, James Veitch

6. Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kelmsley, James Veitch

47 min

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.

Series 187 episodes
Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves

1. Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves

47 min

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.

Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson

2. Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson

47 min

Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster in the classic panel game. Morgana Robinson joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

3. Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

47 min

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.

Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed

4. Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed

47 min

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captains Alan Carr and Sarah Millican. Nick Mohammed joins Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

5. Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

47 min

Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton

6. Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton

47 min

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

Katherine Ryan,  Joe Wilkinson,  Adam Riches

7. Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches

47 min

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches as Sean Bean is in Dictionary Corner.

Series 196 episodes
Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne

1. Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the classic words and numbers quiz as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio

2. Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

3. Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean

4. Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker in the classic words and numbers quiz. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Joe Wilkinson is at the numbers board with Rachel Riley.

Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

5. Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm

6. Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm

47 min

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

Series 203 episodes
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Series 226 episodes
Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett

1. Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett

47 min

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

Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love

2. Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe

3. Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe

47 min

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

Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Jessica Knappett

4. Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Jessica Knappett

47 min

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

Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Maisie Adam

5. Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Maisie Adam

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones

6. Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner.

Series 236 episodes
Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson

1. Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson and Finlay Christie finds himself in Dictionary Corner.

Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam

2. Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix

3. Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe

4. Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Morgana Robinson is in Dictionary Corner.

Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson

5. Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love

6. Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love

45 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

Series 242 episodes
Series 255 episodes
Series 265 episodes
Series 275 episodes
Series 285 episodes
Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

1. Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

48 min

Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.

Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

2. Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

3. Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

4. Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

5. Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

47 min

Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.

Series 293 episodes

Cast

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

Self - Presenter

Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson

Self - Team Captain

Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett

Self - Team Captain

Rachel Riley

Rachel Riley

Self

Susie Dent

Susie Dent

Self

Robert Deaton

Robert Deaton

Fabio

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