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Episode Cats56
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 8, Episode 1 was a special episode broadcast on 25 February 2016, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 8.
8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Vic Reeves and Aisling Bea who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.
The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Aisling Bea, winning by 37 – 29 in an 8-rounder.
Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. The Dictionary Corner guest was David O'Doherty, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Vic & Sean | Score | Jon & Aisling | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NIJATSUMI | stamini ☓ JAUNTS |
6 – 0 | minits ☓ jumansi ☓ |
ANIMIST*, MANJITS*, MINUTIA*, TSUNAMI | 7 |
2 | 100 75 1 9 3 4 → 345 | 345 ☓ 345 3 × 100 + (1 + 4) × 9 |
16 – 10 | 345 — (100 + 75) × (3 − 1) − (9 − 4) |
|
17 |
TTT | BUMSINGE | It's a peculiar feeling. | BEMUSING | |||
Rnd | Selection | Sean Lock | Score | Aisling Bea | Others | Max. |
3 | AEDNGOEBG | BEGONE | 22 – 10 | bongo ☓ | BONDAGE, DOGBANE, ENGAGED | 24 |
Rnd | Selection | Vic Reeves | Score | Jon Richardson | Others | Max. |
4 | 50 7 5 9 4 8 → 494 | 494 ☓ | 22 – 17 | 492
(9 − 7) × 5 × 50 − 8 |
RR: 494 = (50 + 5) × 9 − (8 − 7) |
34 |
TTT | GRIPNUTS | Take aim and fire. | SPURTING | |||
Rnd | Selection | Vic & Sean | Score | Jon & Aisling | Others | Max. |
5 | UFTOSDRIA | FROST TURFS |
22 – 23 | ADRIFT — |
AUDITORS | 42 |
6 | 25 1 3 7 4 6 → 752 | 25 751 (6 + 4) × 3 × 25 + 1 |
29 – 30 | 751 700 (6 + 4) × 3 × 25 + 1 |
RR: 752 = (25 × 4 + 6 + 1) × 7 + 3 |
52 |
TTT | ASSTRIPE | That sounds rough. | RASPIEST | |||
7 | EIALDIPRE | replaid ☓ lipread ☓ |
29 – 37 | plieed ☓ PREDIAL |
PEDALIER* | 60 |
8 | TURDFEARS | 29 – 37 | FRAUDSTER | 70 |