Countdown Meets 8 Out Of 10 Cats

[James Robinson]

As you might have heard on the same day that Nick was confirmed as the new host, Channel 4 is celebrating its 30th anniversary next year by meshing 2 shows together for some specials.

And Countdown is to be fused with 8 Out Of 10 Cats as part of this momentous occasion.

Rachel and Susie will keep their places, the regular captains, Sean Lock & Jon Richardson will be the contestants, with Joe Wilkinson in DC and Jimmy Carr hosting. It recorded yesterday, so it's in the can.

And Richard Osman, who was up in the gantry, as he's on the EOOTC production team, has revealed that it will be broadcast on January 2nd. No time yet.

Sounds interesting though.

[Charlie Hastings]

Interesting?

Sounds bloody brilliant to me! 8/10 was getting a bit boring.

What other mash ups are they doing?

[James Robinson]

Extra Info:

It's on C4 at 9:05pm on January 2, but it's only a 30 minute show, so it'll probably be either a 9-rounder or a shortened 7-rounder, like the celebrity versions of the past.

What other mash ups are they doing?

The other ones that are being done are Come Dine With Me & Made In Chelsea, The Million Pound Drop with something else, Location, Location, Location with something else and River Cottage with something else.

[Julie T]

Bumping this, as it's on tonight at 9:05pm. I'll be watching!
Maybe later on catch up though.

The other mash ups look a bit crap, but then I would think that as I don't watch those shows.

[Mark James]

Not sure if I'll get a chance to see it. I don't have sky plus and Channel 4 has disappeared from my VCR channels. Is someone gonna do a spoiler thread?

[Matt Morrison]

I know this is really lame, but I'm expecting to be disappointed that they don't play the game properly.
That does sound lame doesn't it? It will be a Countdown-themed comedy show, nothing to do with Countdown I fear.

[Jon Corby]

I know this is really lame, but I'm expecting to be disappointed that they don't play the game properly.
That does sound lame doesn't it? It will be a Countdown-themed comedy show, nothing to do with Countdown I fear.

Really?

[Matt Morrison]

In retrospect there probably isn't much of a way to avoid the game itself. I bet they would have fucking tried if they could though.
Anyway not watched it yet.

[Kirk Bevins]

How can I watch it? It doesn't seem to be on 4oD

[James Robinson]

How can I watch it? It doesn't seem to be on 4oD

You have to look hard enough: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the- ... od#3275511

Go to 2 hours and 11 minutes in.

[Kirk Bevins]

How can I watch it? It doesn't seem to be on 4oD

You have to look hard enough: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the- ... od#3275511

Go to 2 hours and 11 minutes in.

Hope this wasn't sarcasm. I searched for 8 out of 10 cats and it didn't appear, but thanks.

[James Robinson]

How can I watch it? It doesn't seem to be on 4oD

You have to look hard enough: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the- ... od#3275511

Go to 2 hours and 11 minutes in.

Hope this wasn't sarcasm. I searched for 8 out of 10 cats and it didn't appear, but thanks.

It wasn't, but I do agree that fusing all the stuff in one, rather than splitting them all up is a bit of a rubbish idea.

[Mark James]

Not sure if I'll get a chance to see it. I don't have sky plus and Channel 4 has disappeared from my VCR channels. Is someone gonna do a spoiler thread?

Turns out I can watch it on 4OD. It's the BBC iplayer I can't get in Ireland. Cheers for the spoiler thread anyway Robbo.

[James Robinson]

Not sure if I'll get a chance to see it. I don't have sky plus and Channel 4 has disappeared from my VCR channels. Is someone gonna do a spoiler thread?

Turns out I can watch it on 4OD. It's the BBC iplayer I can't get in Ireland. Cheers for the spoiler thread anyway Robbo.

And for all you out of the UK people:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSe_m5xQY8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZiwFlU6OH8

[James Robinson]

It seems like there's going to be a rematch of the show later this year: http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/0000 ... ent_shows/

[James Robinson]

It seems like there's going to be a rematch of the show later this year: http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/0000 ... ent_shows/

More extra info about the forthcoming rematch:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a39 ... ecial.html

[James Robinson]

It seems like there's going to be a rematch of the show later this year: http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/0000 ... ent_shows/

More extra info about the forthcoming rematch:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a39 ... ecial.html

UPDATE: Confirmed broadcast date of August 24 (a week tomorrow) at 9pm on Channel 4.

[Rhys Benjamin]

[citation needed]

[James Robinson]

[citation needed]

Here you go: http://digiguide.tv/programme-details/C ... Quiz+Show/

It's also an hour long this time.

[James Robinson]

MediaCityUK is buzzing tonight as a 3rd mash-up of Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats is recording as we speak

And unfortunately, Sean Lock has had to pull out with an injury................

So, the executive producer of 8/10C has had to step in.....................

And that's none other than THE AWESOME RICHARD OSMAN!!!!!!!!!!! https://twitter.com/richardosman/status ... 8318013440

NOW THAT I CAN'T WAIT FOR

[James Robinson]

Based on reading Richard Osman's Twitter feed, it sounds like there's more than one show being filmed, as there are quite a few guests there.

Amongst the others there are Rhod Gilbert, Lee Mack, Rob Beckett and Stephen Mangan.

[Andy Platt]

Sounds more like a celebrity mini series!

[Matt Morrison]

Sounds more like a celebrity mini series!

I did have to look up Rob Beckett though.

[Gavin Chipper]

Sounds more like a celebrity mini series!

I did have to look up Rob Beckett though.

He's on regular 8/10 Cats quite a bit. He also used to do open mic at the Lions Den before he was famous(ish).

[Matt Morrison]

Oh yeah I had no problem once I saw his annoying face and shiny teeth. Just the name.

[James Robinson]

More info just released:

The first of the 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown specials will be shown a week on Friday (April 12th) from 9 - 10:05pm, meaning it's going head-to-head with Have I Got News For You hosted by BRIAN BLESSED (had to be big for him! ).

It will be a 2 vs. 2 battle with Jon Richardson & Rhod Gilbert taking on Lee Mack & Rob Beckett. Brainbox comedian Tim Key will be the DC guest, while Joe Wilkinson will be "helping" Rachel again.

[Andy Platt]

[Mark Ivey]

Have I Got News For You vs. 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown...

...thank the lord for Channel 4+1 and iPlayer.

[Rhys Benjamin]

I hope they actually do the Countdown part this time and not fanny about like last time.

[Eoin Monaghan]

I hope they actually do the Countdown part this time and not fanny about like last time.

Yeah this would be crap if they tried to bring comedy into it.

[James Robinson]

Info about next week:

It will be a 2 vs. 2 battle again with Jon Richardson & Stephen Mangan taking on Lee Mack & Richard Osman. German comedian Henning Wehn will be the DC guest, while Joe Wilkinson will be "helping" Rachel again.

That's next week at 9pm.

[Dave Preece]

Osman and Mack o PISS it...!!!

[Kirk Bevins]

Yet again this made me cry with laughter. Hysterically funny, and always good to see what conundrums and teasers Damian comes up with (as if FINEGIRTH and LARGEBAPS aren't rude enough!)

IDIOLECT for a beater in one game.

Nice mention of Jack Hurst again! He's getting everywhere that lad.

[James Robinson]

Just found out that 4 more episodes of this are being recorded shortly.

2 on Monday 8th July and 2 more on Thursday 11th July.

So, look out for those soon

[James Robinson]

Just looking up feeds and usual sources, etc., and it seems that one of the guests on the 8/10CDC recordings tonight was Danny Dyer!! (Crikey, we're not THAT desperate, are we )

[James Robinson]

Well, it looks like we'll be seeing more of these, as a WHOLE SERIES has been COMMISSIONED!!!!

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a49 ... nel-4.html