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'8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' gets full series..

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  • 10-07-2013 1:25pm
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    Basq
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    Chuffed about this to be honest.. these are always great - particularly Joe Wilkinson's appearances.

    The 3 - 4 specials they've done so far have always been entertaining.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fApWeeckf64


    Oh, and here's all the specials on 4OD for those who may have missed them.
    Channel 4 has commissioned a full series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

    Jimmy Carr will host the mash-up comedy quiz, while regular team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson will take on the words and numbers game.

    Sarah Millican, Jason Manford, Jack Dee and Rhod Gilbert will be among the celebrity guests for the summer programme.

    Countdown's dictionary corner specialist Susie Dent will appear with a different guest each episode.

    Mathematician Rachel Riley will also take part in her usual Countdown role, along with her assistant Joe Wilkinson.

    The 8 Out of 10 Cats 'mash-up' specials previously aired on Channel 4 in January 2012.

    Entertainment Commissioning Editor Madeleine Knight said: "Originally commissioned as part of the Channel 4 Mash Up night, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has proved it deserves a run of its own.

    "This combination of two of Channel 4's favourite shows brings together the best of both. It's a treat."

    Zeppotron Managing Director Ruth Phillips added: "It's such a treat for us to be making more of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, not least because Countdown is such a robust format to have fun with.

    "The combination of both shows means viewers get to play along so it really is something for both quiz and comedy fans alike."

    The show will be broadcast later this summer on Channel 4, and will be produced by Zeppotron & ITV Studios.
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    Poochie05
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    Apart from Joe Wilkinson, I enjoyed the specials so look forward to a series.


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    Skerries
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    yeah I actually don't get why they have Joe mucking around trying to think of something inane to say
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    DesperateDan
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    Thought there was only 1 that's cool. Must be one of the weirdest titles for a show ever (especially if you've never heard of 8 out of 10 cats) :D


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    KeithM89
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    Great news (except for Sarah Millican)
    Lee Mack getting the 9 letter word in the last episode was priceless.
    Really enjoy Joe Wilkinson too.


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    Skid X
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    Keith wrote: »
    Great news (except for Sarah Millican)
    Lee Mack getting the 9 letter word in the last episode was priceless.
    Really enjoy Joe Wilkinson too.

    I don't get him at all. I have never found him funny in anything and he ruins the pace of the show.

    Usually a very entertaining show, I hope they don't ruin it by having too many episodes.


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    KeithM89
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    Skid X wrote: »
    I don't get him at all. I have never found him funny in anything and he ruins the pace of the show.

    Usually a very entertaining show, I hope they don't ruin it by having too many episodes.

    I preferred him in dictionary corner, his suzy dent memorabilia was hilarious.

    Im just glad they didnt do anymore deal or no deal crossovers, the first one was terrible.


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    Basq
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    Skid X wrote: »
    I don't get him at all. I have never found him funny in anything and he ruins the pace of the show.
    Definitely a marmite comedian..

    .. but I think he's great.

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    Basq
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    Turns out it's on sooner than expected.. starts the week of July 20th.

    With Danny Dyer as first guest in Dictionary Corner.
    Danny Dyer will appear in the first episode of the upcoming new series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

    The British actor will sit alongside Susie Dent in Countdown's dictionary corner for the comedy quiz.

    The series will launch on Channel 4 on the week of July 20, with Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford also appearing in the first episode.

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    lertsnim
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    Joe Wilkinson doing the numbers was funny the first time around but was boring after that. I'd prefer to see him as a contestant rather than Rachel Rileys assistant.


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    miralize
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    Is Sean Locke not appearing? Or is it an entirely new cast?


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    Basq
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    miralize wrote: »
    Is Sean Locke not appearing? Or is it an entirely new cast?
    Nope, both himself and Jon Richardson appearing..
    Jimmy Carr will host the mash-up comedy quiz, while regular team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson will take on the words and numbers game.


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    Skid X
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    Starts tonight at 9 on Channel 4

    8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jason Manford and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with actor Danny Dyer, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson


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    colinod0806
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    Only caught the second 30 minutes but thought it was great. Everyone was very funny.


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    spank_inferno
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    Needs more Rachel Riley.

    Danny Dyer is a cliche of himself at this stage.


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    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Thought it was excellent tonight. Great mix of people. The bit with the cats was hilarious.


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    KeithM89
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    Great episode, the cats bit was pretty fun, Danny dyer reading the tongue twisters was priceless.


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    colinod0806
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    spank_inferno wrote: »
    Needs more Rachel Riley.

    Danny Dyer is a cliche of himself at this stage.

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    Karl Stein
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    Danny Dyer is an absolute bastard.

    NSFW lyrics.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM72WsoqVgk


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    fussyonion
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    One of the best ideas Channel 4 has come up with.
    I absolutely LOVE the concept and the part with Joe Wilkinson is hilarious.
    MORE!!!!


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    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    So glad its going to be on weekly... My face hurts from laughing...
    Also, I wish Rachel Reilly was in everything... Like every single thing in the world...


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    Mr E
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    Loved this. Danny was a tool, but a very funny tool.


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    December2012
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    fussyonion wrote: »
    One of the best ideas Channel 4 has come up with.
    I absolutely LOVE the concept and the part with Joe Wilkinson is hilarious.
    MORE!!!!

    He's my least favourite part of the while thing.


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    efb
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    Great, except joe


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    Addle
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    efb wrote: »
    Great, except joe

    I don't get Joe either.
    I enjoy the show, except for Jimmy's asides, though the kittens were incidentally funny.

    Who is Jon Richardson going out with?!


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    Kiwi_knock
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    At least they did not overdose us on Joe, which they tend to do sometimes.

    Funny show, Rhod is hilarious. The cats were really funny as well


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    efb
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    Addle wrote: »
    I don't get Joe either.
    I enjoy the show, except for Jimmy's asides, though the kittens were incidentally funny.

    Who is Jon Richardson going out with?!

    Me - were keeping it on the down low


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    Skid X
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    That was good fun, I thought Danny Dyer was class and the kittens were brilliant. Even Joe Wilkinson was alright, he works better is small doses.

    I didn't do great on the show but I did get the conundrum. Like Jon Richardson, I try to take it seriously even if everyone else is mucking about :)


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    Mars Bar
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    Ooh yay, something different to watch tonight so! :D


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    [Deleted User]
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    Anyone who doesn't like Joe Wilkinson is wrong.


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    efb
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Anyone who doesn't like Joe Wilkinson is wrong.

    If that is right I'm happy to be wrong


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