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''{{w|8 Out of 10 Cats}}'' regulars [[Jon Richardson]] and [[Sean Lock]] were the [[contestant]]s, along with [[Stephen Mangan]] and [[Jason Manford]] who were their teammates, while [[Jimmy Carr]] reprised his role as the host. | ''{{w|8 Out of 10 Cats}}'' regulars [[Jon Richardson]] and [[Sean Lock]] were the [[contestant]]s, along with [[Stephen Mangan]] and [[Jason Manford]] who were their teammates, while [[Jimmy Carr]] reprised his role as the host. | ||
| − | The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Jason Manford, winning by {{score|40|36}} in an [[8 round format|8-rounder]] and they won a [[Countdown]] duvet set consisting of Jimmy's face on the mattress cover and the rest of the main cast of the show on the pillow cover. | + | The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Jason Manford, winning by {{score|40|36}} in an [[8 round format|8-rounder]] and they won a ''[[Countdown]]'' duvet set consisting of Jimmy's face on the mattress cover and the rest of the main cast of the show on the pillow cover. |
[[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]], and [[Joe Wilkinson]] helped her out from round 5 onwards. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Key]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]], and [[Joe Wilkinson]] helped her out from round 5 onwards. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Key]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer. | + | NOTE 1: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer. |
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| + | NOTE 2: Dictionary Corner's offering of {{word|diestrus {{x}}}} in Round 7 is invalid as it is the US spelling of {{word|DIOESTRUS}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Stephen & Sean|Jon & Jason}} | {{Rounds-start|Stephen & Sean|Jon & Jason}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |METONAGOS|MANGOES<br>ATONES|sometagon {{x}}<br>TANGO|MAGNETOS*, MEGATONS, MONTAGES| 7|0 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |METONAGOS|MANGOES<br>ATONES|sometagon {{x}} / toongames {{x}}<br>TANGO|MAGNETOS*, MEGATONS, MONTAGES| 7|0 | 8}} |
{{R-numbers |2 | 50|75|5|8|10|6| 168 | {{R-numbers |2 | 50|75|5|8|10|6| 168 | ||
|168<br>—|sol1=(50 ÷ 5 + 6) × 10 + 8 | |168<br>—|sol1=(50 ÷ 5 + 6) × 10 + 8 | ||
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|29|23|53}} | |29|23|53}} | ||
{{R-TTT |DAMNBRAS|Tricky to get off.|ARMBANDS}} | {{R-TTT |DAMNBRAS|Tricky to get off.|ARMBANDS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |SUDITARES|STRIDES<br> | + | {{R-letters |7 |SUDITARES|STRIDES<br>DRIEST|ASSURED<br>TRADES|DIESTRUS**, DISASTER, DISRATES*, RADIUSES| 36|30 | 61}} |
{{R-conundrum|8|RENTAGIMP|c1time=15.5|c1sol=tramping {{x}}|c2time=16|c2sol=TAMPERING|36|40|71}} | {{R-conundrum|8|RENTAGIMP|c1time=15.5|c1sol=tramping {{x}}|c2time=16|c2sol=TAMPERING|36|40|71}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Tim Key as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Tim Key as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:25, 17 July 2022
Episode Cats20, billed as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 4, Episode 4 was a special episode broadcast on 27 June 2014, as part of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 4.
8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Jon Richardson and Sean Lock were the contestants, along with Stephen Mangan and Jason Manford who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.
The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Jason Manford, winning by 40 – 36 in an 8-rounder and they won a Countdown duvet set consisting of Jimmy's face on the mattress cover and the rest of the main cast of the show on the pillow cover.
Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician, and Joe Wilkinson helped her out from round 5 onwards. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Key, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE 1: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.
NOTE 2: Dictionary Corner's offering of diestrus ☓ in Round 7 is invalid as it is the US spelling of DIOESTRUS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen & Sean | Score | Jon & Jason | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | METONAGOS | MANGOES ATONES |
7 – 0 | sometagon ☓ / toongames ☓ TANGO |
MAGNETOS*, MEGATONS, MONTAGES | 8 |
| 2 | 50 75 5 8 10 6 → 168 | 168 — (50 ÷ 5 + 6) × 10 + 8 |
17 – 0 | — 169 |
|
18 |
| TTT | ASSBONER | A powerful position. | BARONESS | |||
| Rnd | Selection | Sean Lock | Score | Jason Manford | Others | Max. |
| 3 | MBEKWISED | SKEWED | 23 – 0 | wised ☓ | MIDWEEKS* | 26 |
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Mangan | Score | Jon Richardson | Others | Max. |
| 4 | 100 3 7 4 4 5 → 993 | — | 23 – 10 | 993
(3 − 4 ÷ 4) × 5 × 100 − 7 |
|
36 |
| TTT | SLAGPILE | Could get messy. | SPILLAGE | |||
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen & Sean | Score | Jon & Jason | Others | Max. |
| 5 | USZAALCTE | CLAUSE CUTE |
29 – 16 | CASUAL TALES |
ACETALS*, LACTASE, SULCATE | 43 |
| 6 | 100 50 75 6 4 3 → 542 | 533 — |
29 – 23 | 543 570 6 × 100 − 50 − 4 − 3 |
RR: 542 = (4 + 3 + 75) × 6 + 50 |
53 |
| TTT | DAMNBRAS | Tricky to get off. | ARMBANDS | |||
| 7 | SUDITARES | STRIDES DRIEST |
36 – 30 | ASSURED TRADES |
DIESTRUS**, DISASTER, DISRATES*, RADIUSES | 61 |
| 8 | RENTAGIMP | tramping ☓
(15.5 seconds) |
36 – 40 | TAMPERING
(16 seconds) |
71 | |
- Episodes with round details
- 8-round games
- Cats Do Countdown episodes
- Episodes presented by Jimmy Carr
- Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician
- Episodes with Joe Wilkinson as arithmetician
- Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer
- Episodes with Tim Key as a guest
- Episodes affected by administrative errors
