Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Season 29)
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones (Episode 1) 8.5
Air date: 2026-01-16
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Lou Wall (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-01-23
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host. Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty take on Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Lou Wall joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-01-30
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. And a special guest parachutes in to help the losing team.
