Episode Cats117

< Previous | Next >

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 18, Episode 6 was a special episode broadcast on 30 August 2019, as part of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 18.

Regular Sean Lock and Acting Team Captain Alan Carr were the contestants, along with Harriet Kemsley and Catherine Tate who were their teammates respectively, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Sean Lock, with the assistance of Harriet Kemsley, winning by 41 – 24 in an 7-rounder and they won a Countdown cowboy set (consisting of a cowboy's hat and boots).

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. The Dictionary Corner guest was Adam Buxton, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Interesting and notable moments from the episode are listed below:

1) In Round 1, the clock music was replaced by an uncredited man and woman yodelling beside Jimmy, to which he ended the round by blowing into an alpine horn which barely produced any noise. He would later pass the horn to Alan to blow into, which also proved futile.

2) In Round 2, due to the huge amount of confusion created by both Sean and Catherine, Jimmy got fed up and declared that both teams should not get any points. Hence, everyone's declaration is listed as a blank in this case. This would also be the case in Round 4 due to Harriet and Catherine being unsure what they had.

3) In Round 3, Sean threw darts to select the letters in which the corresponding number the dart landed on would be the letter chosen (i.e. 9 for I), thus ignoring the conventional rule that there must be a minimum of three vowels for a letters round. Also, during the 30 seconds in that same round, Jimmy "baked" a cake for Alan and Sean, to which the latter broke his and spilled cheese all over the table.

4) In Round 5, due to both Sean and Alan changing what they had declared after the time was up, Jimmy ruled that it was only fair that since Sean got the points, Alan would also get his fair share. Hence, seven points were awarded to Alan's team.

5) During the 30 seconds in Round 6, both Jimmy and Rachel sat on a see-saw to the right of the studio until Rachel "propelled" Jimmy into the top of the studio, resulting in him getting stuck before "falling" back down to earth. Fabio, the show's permanent male host would also sit on it just before the credits rolled.

NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Harriet & Sean	Score	Alan & Catherine	Others	Max.
1	SAUVTEIRP	PRIVATES TRAIPSE	8 – 8	PRIVATES PRIVETS	PRISTAVE*	8
2	100 75 7 8 3 2 → 285	— —	8 – 8	— —	RR: 285 = 2 × 100 + 75 + 7 + 3	18
TTT	URINEPOT	It's bubbling over.			ERUPTION
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Alan Carr	Others	Max.
3	QKGGIHFFS	iggqhffks ☓	8 – 12	FIGS	SKIFF	23
Rnd	Selection	Harriet Kemsley	Score	Catherine Tate	Others	Max.
4	50 25 10 4 4 3 → 952	951 ☓	8 – 12	—	RR: 952 = (25 × 10 − 4 × 3) × 4	33
TTT	HOTPENIS	It can't be real.			PHONIEST
Rnd	Selection	Harriet & Sean	Score	Alan & Catherine	Others	Max.
5	TCNBEAOLS	BEANS CONSTABLE	26 – 19	BEAST/STABLE/BEACONS STAB		51
TTT	ARSEPOET	Handle with care.			OPERATES
6	AIUWDJHED	HEAD JADED	31 – 24	ADIEU JAWED	JEHADI*	57
7	USEDORGAN	DANGEROUS (22 seconds)	41 – 24	☓ (9.5 seconds)		67