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As part of the celebrations, Channel 4 decided to "mash-up" well-known shows as part of the celebrations.
 
As part of the celebrations, Channel 4 decided to "mash-up" well-known shows as part of the celebrations.
  
''{{w|8 out of 10 Cats}}'' regulars [[Sean Lock]] and [[Jon Richardson]] were the [[contestant]]s, while [[Jimmy Carr]] was the host. [[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]]. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joe Wilkinson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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''{{w|8 out of 10 Cats}}'' regulars [[Sean Lock]] and [[Jon Richardson]] were the [[contestant]]s, while [[Jimmy Carr]] was the host. The match saw Jon Richardson winning by {{score|45|21}} in a [[7 round format|7-rounder]].
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[[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]]. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joe Wilkinson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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==Rounds==
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{{Rounds-start|Sean Lock|Jon Richardson}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |ECAEHPIKC|CHEAP/CHEEP|PEACE/PIECE|CHICKPEA, PEACHICK  |  5|5  |  8}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |RSGAELAOG|GALES    |GARAGES  |AGAROSE*, AREOLAS, GALAGOS*, GAOLERS*, GARGLES*, LAAGERS*, LAGARES*, LAGGERS*, LOGGERS*, SLOGGER*|  5|12 | 15}}
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{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|9|6|3|4|2| 153
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|153|sol1=3 × 50 + 6 ÷ 2
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|153|sol2=3 × 50 + 6 ÷ 2
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|15|22|25}}
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{{R-TTT        |PACEANUS|Heat from the bottom.|SAUCEPAN}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |PTEAMIROG|PIRATE  |GREAT    |EMPORIA*, EPIGRAM*, MIGRATE*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER*, PRIMATE, RAGTIME*| 21|22 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |UHPREOEWN|PRUNE    |REOPEN  |WHEREUPON          | 21|28 | 50}}
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{{R-numbers  |6 | 50|25|10|3|5|2| 981
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|985
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|978|sol2=2 × 50 × 10 − 25 + 3
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|rr=981|solrr=(50 × 10 + 3) × 2 − 25
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|21|35|60}}
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{{R-conundrum|7|PORKSAWED|c2time=27.75|c2sol=SPADEWORK|21|45|70}}
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{{Rounds-end}}
  
 
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Jimmy Carr]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Jimmy Carr]]

Revision as of 21:45, 2 January 2012

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 as part of the celebrations.

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.

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*, AREOLAS, 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