8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
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Channel 4 Running Comedy
29 Seasons · 163 Episodes · Premiered January 2, 2012
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jon Richardson play the words and numbers game.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
2 episodes
E01
Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key, Lee Mack
Fri, Apr 12 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn, Lee Mack
Fri, Apr 19 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2
6 episodes
E01
Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
Fri, Jul 26 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
Fri, Aug 2 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall
Fri, Aug 9 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman
Fri, Aug 16 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E05
Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Lee Mack, Alex Horne and The Horne Selection
Fri, Sep 13 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E06
80s Night Special: David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves, Lee Mack
Fri, Sep 20 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long
Fri, Jan 3 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm
Fri, Jan 10 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara O'Briain
Fri, Jan 17 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Dara O'Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton
Fri, Jan 24 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett
Fri, Feb 21 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz
Fri, Feb 28 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 4
7 episodes
E01
Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
Fri, Jun 6 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Freddie Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
Fri, Jun 13 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Fri, Jun 20 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
Fri, Jun 27 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
Fri, Jul 4 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
Fri, Jul 11 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
Fri, Jul 18 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 5
3 episodes
E01
David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
Fri, Sep 5 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
Fri, Sep 12 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
Fri, Sep 19 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 6
6 episodes
E01
David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Fri, Jan 9 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
Fri, Jan 16 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh
Fri, Jan 23 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long
Fri, Jan 30 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall
Fri, Feb 6 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey
Fri, Feb 13 2015 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 7
17 episodes
E01
Bill Bailey, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Nina Conti
Sun, May 3 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett
Fri, May 15 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas
Fri, May 22 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Greg Davies
Fri, May 29 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh
Fri, Jun 5 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne
Fri, Jun 19 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne
Fri, Jun 26 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.
E08
Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty
Fri, Jul 3 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey
Fri, Jul 10 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Fri, Jul 17 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton
Fri, Jul 24 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E12
Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett
Fri, Jul 31 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E13
Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus
Fri, Aug 7 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E14
Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett
Fri, Aug 14 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E15
Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen
Fri, Aug 21 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E16
Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne
Fri, Aug 28 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E17
Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves
Fri, Sep 4 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 8
4 episodes
E01
Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons
Fri, Jan 15 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty and Sam Simmons.
E02
Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing
Fri, Jan 22 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd and Jamie Laing.
E03
Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
Fri, Jan 29 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Sam Simmons.
E04
Isy Suttie, Richard Osman, Alex Horne
Fri, Feb 5 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Susie and Rachel are joined by Isy Suttie, Richard Osman and Alex Horne.
Season 9
5 episodes
E01
Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea, David O'Doherty
Thu, Feb 25 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jimmy, Sean, Jon, Rachel and Susie are joined by Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea and David O'Doherty.
E02
Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Claudia Winkleman, Isy Suttie
Thu, Mar 3 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Alex Brooker, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett, Tom Allen
Thu, Mar 10 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett
Thu, Mar 24 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm
Thu, Mar 31 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen
Fri, Aug 5 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton
Fri, Aug 12 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns
Fri, Aug 19 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio
Fri, Aug 26 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe
Fri, Sep 2 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie
Sat, Sep 24 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke
Sat, Oct 1 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons
Sat, Oct 8 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Sat, Oct 15 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E05
Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches
Sat, Oct 22 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E06
Danny Dyer, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson
Sat, Oct 29 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E07
David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons
Sat, Nov 5 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
Season 12
8 episodes
E01
Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio
Fri, Jan 13 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Phil Wang, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm
Fri, Jan 20 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh
Fri, Jan 27 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel
Fri, Feb 3 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E05
Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen, David Mitchell
Fri, Feb 10 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E06
Michelle Wolf, Jonathan Ross, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's
Fri, Feb 17 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E07
James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke
Mon, Apr 24 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E08
Chris Addison, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Mon, May 1 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches
Thu, Jun 22 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave
Thu, Jun 29 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Stephen Mangan, Bill Bailey
Thu, Jul 6 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Cariad Lloyd, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Elis James, John Robins
Fri, Aug 18 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke
Fri, Aug 25 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury
Fri, Sep 1 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty
Fri, Sep 15 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
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.
E05
Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley
Fri, Sep 22 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
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
E01
Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke
Fri, Jan 19 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alan Carr, Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons
Fri, Jan 26 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey
Fri, Feb 2 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Johnny Vegas, Rhod Gilbert, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
Fri, Feb 9 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, Morgana Robinson
Fri, Jul 13 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke
Fri, Jul 20 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury
Fri, Jul 27 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson
Fri, Aug 3 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty
Fri, Aug 10 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Fri, Aug 17 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E07
Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Kay, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Fri, Aug 24 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
E08
Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones
Fri, Aug 31 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, The Brett Domino Trio
Fri, Jan 11 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm
Fri, Jan 18 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Joe Wilkinson, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen
Fri, Jan 25 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou
Fri, Feb 1 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones
Fri, Feb 8 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, James Veitch
Fri, Feb 15 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves
Fri, Jul 26 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E02
Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson
Fri, Aug 2 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster, while Morgana Robinson joins wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
E03
Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
Fri, Aug 9 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E04
Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed
Fri, Aug 16 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones
Fri, Aug 23 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton
Fri, Aug 30 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E07
Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches
Fri, Sep 6 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Thu, Jan 9 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio
Thu, Jan 16 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Thu, Jan 23 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean
Thu, Jan 30 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones
Fri, Feb 7 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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. 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.
E06
Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm
Fri, Feb 14 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Mr. Swallow
Fri, Jul 31 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Sean Bean
Fri, Aug 7 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson
Fri, Aug 14 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss
Thu, Jan 14 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke
Thu, Jan 21 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins
Thu, Jan 28 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm
Thu, Feb 4 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill
Thu, Feb 11 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio
Thu, Feb 18 2021 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rob Beckett, Huge Davies
Fri, Jan 7 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E02
Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Judi Love, John Cooper Clarke
Fri, Jan 14 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. With Dr John Cooper Clarke.
E03
Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Josh Widdicombe, Bill Bailey
Fri, Jan 21 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E04
Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jessica Knappett, Nigel Ng
Fri, Jan 28 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 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.
E05
Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Maisie Adam, David O'Doherty
Fri, Feb 4 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Rosie Jones, Nick Mohammed
Fri, Feb 11 2022 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson, Finlay Christie
Fri, Jul 29 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Huge Davies
Fri, Aug 5 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix, Rachel Parris
Fri, Aug 12 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Morgana Robinson
Fri, Aug 19 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, David O'Doherty
Fri, Aug 26 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love, Josh Jones
Fri, Sep 2 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah, Catherine Cohen
Fri, Jan 6 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen, Sam Campbell, Joe Wilkinson
Fri, Aug 11 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Best Bits 3
Fri, Aug 18 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Best Bits 4
Fri, Aug 25 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, David O'Doherty
Fri, Jan 12 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix, Glenn Moore
Fri, Jan 19 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Rob Brydon, Katherine Parkinson, Babatunde Aléshé, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson
Fri, Jan 26 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Judi Love, Joe Lycett, Jazz Emu
Fri, Feb 2 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Lucy Pearman
Fri, Feb 9 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
Fri, Jul 19 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr. Swallow
Fri, Jul 26 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
Fri, Aug 2 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins
Fri, Aug 9 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
Fri, Aug 16 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe, Alan Carr, Thanyia Moore, The Delightful Sausage
Fri, Jan 3 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang, John Cooper Clarke
Fri, Jan 10 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Alasdair Beckett-King
Fri, Jan 17 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E04
Danny Dyer, Big Zuu, Helen Bauer, Mat Ewins
Fri, Jan 24 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Richard Ayoade, Amy Gledhill, Guz Khan, Sam Campbell
Fri, Jan 31 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer, Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Ian Smith
Fri, Jul 25 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore, Joe Kent-Walters
Fri, Aug 1 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love, Peter Serafinowicz
Fri, Aug 8 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders, David O'Doherty
Fri, Aug 15 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson, Huge Davies
Fri, Aug 22 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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
E01
Judi Love, Katherine Parkinson, Spencer Jones
Fri, Jan 16 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Roisin Conaty, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lou Wall, Sam Nicoresti
Fri, Jan 23 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Judi Love, Miles Jupp, Róisín and Chiara, Dane Buckley
Fri, Jan 30 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
Cast
John Pohlhammer
as Announcer
Jimmy Carr
as Presenter
Rachel Riley
as Rachel Riley
Jon Richardson
as Team Captain
Susie Dent
as Susie Dent
Sean Lock
as Team Captain
Robert Deaton
as Fabio
Rob Beckett
as Team Captain
