Jimmy Carr leads the comedy quiz that combines words and numbers, featuring Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty as they compete against the new team captain Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Countdown staples Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are present to oversee the game, with Susie accompanied by Lou Wall in Dictionary Corner.
Show
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Episode
S29E02
Air Date
Jan 23, 2026