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'''8 out of 10 Cats Do Countdown''' was broadcast on 2 January 2012, as a [[special episode]] marking {{w|Channel 4}}'s 30th anniversary.
 
'''8 out of 10 Cats Do Countdown''' was broadcast on 2 January 2012, as a [[special episode]] marking {{w|Channel 4}}'s 30th anniversary.
  
As part of the celebrations, Channel 4 decided to "mash-up" well-known shows as part of the celebrations.
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As part of the celebrations, Channel 4 decided to "mash-up" well-known shows.
  
 
''{{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]].
 
''{{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]].

Revision as of 18:37, 2 April 2013

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.

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 Does Countdown, broadcast on 24 August 2012.

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*, 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

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7 PORKSAWED 21 – 45 SPADEWORK
(27.75 seconds)
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