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Episode Cats35
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 6, Episode 2 was a special episode broadcast on 15 May 2015, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 6.
8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Kevin Bridges and Kathy Burke who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.
The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Kathy Burke, winning by 39 – 35 in a 7-rounder.
Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician, and Nick Helm helped her out from round 5 onwards. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joe Lycett, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Kevin & Sean | Score | Jon & Kathy | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AILRGEFPN | PAGER PLAINER |
7 – 7 | FRAGILE ☓6 |
FINAGLER, PEARLING | 8 |
2 | 100 25 5 2 7 3 → 613 | 613 ☓ 618 |
7 – 14 | 614 — (100 − 25) × (5 + 3) + 7 × 2 |
RR: 613 = (25 − (3 − 2) + 100) × 5 − 7 |
18 |
TTT | LICKPITS | Get this round your mouth. | LIPSTICK | |||
Rnd | Selection | Sean Lock | Score | Kathy Burke | Others | Max. |
3 | DGTLTPOUO | LOTTO | 12 – 14 | POUT | LOGOUT*, PUTLOG* | 24 |
Rnd | Selection | Kevin Bridges | Score | Jon Richardson | Others | Max. |
4 | 50 75 7 3 2 9 → 434 | 434
75 × 3 × 2 − 7 − 9 |
22 – 24 | 434
75 × 3 × 2 − 7 − 9 |
|
34 |
TTT | BAPFLICK | It takes a lot of practice. | BACKFLIP | |||
Rnd | Selection | Kevin & Sean | Score | Jon & Kathy | Others | Max. |
5 | AOSTVTEIR | TOASTIER STRIVE |
30 – 24 | troviest ☓ VOTERS |
ROTATIVE, VOTARIES*, VOTARIST* | 42 |
TTT | BALDNADS | A dodgy area. | BADLANDS | |||
6 | AIXTLARDI | TRAIL TRAIL |
35 – 29 | RADIX LARD |
TRIAXIAL* | 50 |
7 | TWATGAMES | 35 – 39 | MEGAWATTS
(16.5 seconds) |
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