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Episode Cats1
8 out of 10 Cats Do Countdown was broadcast on 2 January 2012, as a special episode marking Channel 4's 30th anniversary.
As part of the celebrations, Channel 4 decided to "mash-up" well-known shows.
8 out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, while Jimmy Carr was the host. The match saw Jon Richardson winning by 45 – 21 in a 7-rounder.
Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joe Wilkinson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
It was then followed up by a rematch, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, broadcast on 24 August 2012.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Sean Lock | Score | Jon Richardson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ECAEHPIKC | CHEAP/CHEEP | 5 – 5 | PEACE/PIECE | CHICKPEA, PEACHICK | 8 |
2 | RSGAELAOG | GALES | 5 – 12 | GARAGES | AGAROSE*, GALAGOS*, GAOLERS*, GARGLES*, LAAGERS*, LAGARES*, LAGGERS*, LOGGERS*, SLOGGER* | 15 |
3 | 50 9 6 3 4 2 → 153 | 153
3 × 50 + 6 ÷ 2 |
15 – 22 | 153
3 × 50 + 6 ÷ 2 |
|
25 |
TTT | PACEANUS | Heat from the bottom. | SAUCEPAN | |||
4 | PTEAMIROG | PIRATE | 21 – 22 | GREAT | EMPORIA*, EPIGRAM*, MIGRATE*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER*, PRIMATE, RAGTIME* | 32 |
5 | UHPREOEWN | PRUNE | 21 – 28 | REOPEN | WHEREUPON | 50 |
6 | 50 25 10 3 5 2 → 981 | 985 | 21 – 35 | 978
2 × 50 × 10 − 25 + 3 |
RR: 981 = (50 × 10 + 3) × 2 − 25 |
60 |
7 | PORKSAWED | 21 – 45 | SPADEWORK
(27.75 seconds) |
70 |