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[[David Mitchell]] and [[Sean Lock]] played [[Jon Richardson]] and [[Sarah Millican]], with Sean and David winning {{score|46|21}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David O'Doherty]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[David Mitchell]] and [[Sean Lock]] played [[Jon Richardson]] and [[Sarah Millican]], with Sean and David winning {{score|46|21}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David O'Doherty]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | The episode appears to have been filmed during the production of [[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 20]], or possibly during the filming of the [[Series | + | The episode appears to have been filmed during the production of [[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 20]], or possibly during the filming of the [[Series 79]] finals on account of the Christmas decorations, nearly two years before its original broadcast: there was no social distancing or precautions seen in response to [[2020 COVID-19 hiatus|COVID-19]]. |
Joe Wilkinson came onto the set in a giant fatsuit "naked" after the second advert break and played a game where Mitchell and Richardson were asked to find a box of dates hidden in a flap of skin, which turned out to be up his bottom, meaning neither wanted to touch it. As a result, no bonus points were awarded. He then proceeded to annoy Riley for the rest of the show. | Joe Wilkinson came onto the set in a giant fatsuit "naked" after the second advert break and played a game where Mitchell and Richardson were asked to find a box of dates hidden in a flap of skin, which turned out to be up his bottom, meaning neither wanted to touch it. As a result, no bonus points were awarded. He then proceeded to annoy Riley for the rest of the show. |
Revision as of 23:04, 22 December 2020
Episode Cats129 was broadcast on 21 December 2020, as the 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 2020 Christmas special, and thus was part of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 20.
David Mitchell and Sean Lock played Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican, with Sean and David winning 46 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was David O'Doherty, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The episode appears to have been filmed during the production of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 20, or possibly during the filming of the Series 79 finals on account of the Christmas decorations, nearly two years before its original broadcast: there was no social distancing or precautions seen in response to COVID-19.
Joe Wilkinson came onto the set in a giant fatsuit "naked" after the second advert break and played a game where Mitchell and Richardson were asked to find a box of dates hidden in a flap of skin, which turned out to be up his bottom, meaning neither wanted to touch it. As a result, no bonus points were awarded. He then proceeded to annoy Riley for the rest of the show.
The selection for Round 5 was not put up in the order it was selected; in addition, the first two vowels, A and O, were tile-shaped props eaten by Wilkinson. Had the nine proper letters been displayed in order, the selection would have been DLHOESRAU. Interestingly, a scramble on the following programme - an edition of Celebrity Crystal Maze - required Anne Hegerty to find the letters for SHOULDER, that round's maximum.
Most rounds were accompanied by "the Countdown Gospel Choir" singing, rather than the clock music.
After round five, a game of "Pull My Cracker" was played - contestants had to buzz in with Christmas cracker joke answers. The first question, "why does Santa have three gardens?", went unsolved, but was correctly answered by Susie Dent. David & Sean won, and were therefore awarded five bonus points.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David & Sean | Score | Jon & Sarah | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ANGPIDSOT | PANTOS PASTING |
7 – 0 | tapings ☓ TAPING |
ADOPTING | 8 |
2 | 75 25 7 10 3 7 → 834 | — 834 ☓ |
7 – 7 | 830 — (75 + 7) × 10 + 7 + 3 |
RR: 834 = (75 − 7) × 10 + (25 − 3) × 7 |
18 |
TTT | ICEDDONG | You can crack it. | DECODING | |||
Rnd | Selection | David Mitchell | Score | Jon Richardson | Others | Max. |
3 | RUEVITASC | CRUST | 7 – 13 | CARVES | CURATIVES | 36 |
Rnd | Selection | Sean Lock | Score | Sarah Millican | Others | Max. |
4 | 50 5 10 9 7 6 → 754 | 754
(10 + 5) × 50 + 6 − (9 − 7) |
17 – 13 | — |
|
46 |
TTT | SLYSANTA | He's checking it twice. | ANALYSTS | |||
Rnd | Selection | David & Sean | Score | Jon & Sarah | Others | Max. |
5 | RSOEDLHAU | LOADERS SHOULDER |
25 – 21 | SHOULDER SHOULD |
ROULADES | 54 |
TTT | YULEWIND | That's a heavy one. | UNWIELDY | |||
6 | TNKTDOIAS | DITTOS TOAST |
36 – 21 | TOAST STINK |
STOTINKA | 67 |
7 | MINCEPOLE | POLICEMEN
(26.75 seconds) |
46 – 21 | 77 |