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'''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''' is a programme of [[special episode]]s that first began on 2 January 2012 and has aired during irregular times of the year ever since. | '''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''' is a programme of [[special episode]]s that first began on 2 January 2012 and has aired during irregular times of the year ever since. | ||
− | The show was originally shown as part of a "Mash-Up" series celebrating [[Channel 4]]'s 30th birthday in 2012. The show is a fusion of the shows, ''[[Countdown]]'' and ''{{w|8 | + | The show was originally shown as part of a "Mash-Up" series celebrating [[Channel 4]]'s 30th birthday in 2012. The show is a fusion of the shows, ''[[Countdown]]'' and ''{{w|8 Out of 10 Cats}}''. It has so far had {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Cats Do Countdown episodes}} episodes broadcast as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, and following the success of the first two episodes, eight episodes were commissioned by Channel 4 in June 2013, starting off with [[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 1]]. |
− | The show consists of some permanent people, such as host [[Jimmy Carr]], [[lexicographer]] [[Susie Dent]], [[arithmetician]] [[Rachel Riley]] as well as two male models, one of | + | The show consists of some permanent people, such as host [[Jimmy Carr]], [[lexicographer]] [[Susie Dent]], [[arithmetician]] [[Rachel Riley]] as well as two male models, one of whom is called Fabio and has been a prominent fixture. [[Jon Richardson]], one of the original team captains, makes regular appearances from time to time, and the other original team captain, [[Sean Lock]], also made regular appearances until his death in 2021. |
− | The rules are based on those of | + | The rules are based on those of ''Countdown'', with exceptions, and usually consist of seven to eight rounds as most of the show consists of comedic and anecdotal acts and runs for 45 minutes as opposed to the former where it runs for 35 minutes. The scores for each round can deviate from the usual maximum for various reasons as well, for example a [[numbers game|numbers round]] may be worth 20 points instead of 10, and a [[Conundrum]] may be worth whatever the difference the losing team needs to win instead of the usual 10 (or in rare cases, to beat a record on the show). |
− | The show originally gave away [[Teapot]]s for the players on the winning team, | + | The show originally gave away [[Teapot]]s for the players on the winning team, but since 2014 they have given away various prizes with the ''Countdown'' logo on them, with the two male models introducing it before Round 1. |
− | Overall, the programme has been a success over the years and has continued ever since | + | Overall, the programme has been a success over the years and has continued ever since. Due to extreme budget cuts (Channel 4, with no studio arm, is at the mercy of the advertising industry, which collapsed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic), no new episodes were able to be recorded until December 2020. |
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+ | *[https://www.channel4.com/programmes/8-out-of-10-cats-does-countdown ''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''] on {{w|All 4}}. | ||
+ | *''{{w|8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown}}'' on Wikipedia. | ||
[[Category:Countdown]] | [[Category:Countdown]] |
Revision as of 16:22, 12 January 2022
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a programme of special episodes that first began on 2 January 2012 and has aired during irregular times of the year ever since.
The show was originally shown as part of a "Mash-Up" series celebrating Channel 4's 30th birthday in 2012. The show is a fusion of the shows, Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats. It has so far had 157 episodes broadcast as of 2024, and following the success of the first two episodes, eight episodes were commissioned by Channel 4 in June 2013, starting off with 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 1.
The show consists of some permanent people, such as host Jimmy Carr, lexicographer Susie Dent, arithmetician Rachel Riley as well as two male models, one of whom is called Fabio and has been a prominent fixture. Jon Richardson, one of the original team captains, makes regular appearances from time to time, and the other original team captain, Sean Lock, also made regular appearances until his death in 2021.
The rules are based on those of Countdown, with exceptions, and usually consist of seven to eight rounds as most of the show consists of comedic and anecdotal acts and runs for 45 minutes as opposed to the former where it runs for 35 minutes. The scores for each round can deviate from the usual maximum for various reasons as well, for example a numbers round may be worth 20 points instead of 10, and a Conundrum may be worth whatever the difference the losing team needs to win instead of the usual 10 (or in rare cases, to beat a record on the show).
The show originally gave away Teapots for the players on the winning team, but since 2014 they have given away various prizes with the Countdown logo on them, with the two male models introducing it before Round 1.
Overall, the programme has been a success over the years and has continued ever since. Due to extreme budget cuts (Channel 4, with no studio arm, is at the mercy of the advertising industry, which collapsed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic), no new episodes were able to be recorded until December 2020.
Series
Year | Series |
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2012 | Pilots |
2013 | Series 1 |
2013 | Series 2 |
2014 | Series 3 |
2014 | Series 4 |
2014 | Series 5 |
2015 | Series 6 |
2015 | Series 7 |
2016 | Series 8 |
2016 | Series 9 |
2016 | Series 10 |
2016 | Series 11 |
2017 | Series 12 |
2017 | Series 13 |
2017 | Series 14 |
2018 | Series 15 |
2018 | Series 16 |
2019 | Series 17 |
2019 | Series 18 |
2020 | Series 19 |
2020 | Series 20 |
2021 | Series 21 |
2021 | Series 22 |
External Links
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on All 4.
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on Wikipedia.