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Episode Cats1

From Countdown

Episode Cats1, billed as 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. This was also the first of two pilots taped before the show was officially commissioned.

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 Mashup: The Rematch, broadcast on 24 August 2012.

NOTE: In Round 1, Sean may have meant CHEEP rather than CHEAP. Similarly, Jon may have meant PEACE rather than PIECE.

NOTE 2: Dictionary Corner's spot of areolas ☓ in Round 2 is invalid.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Sean Lock Score Jon Richardson Others Max.
1 ECAEHPIKC CHEAP 5 – 5 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 it 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


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