Comedy★ New
Duration
55 minutes

Quick Summary

The Christmas special of “8 Out of 10 Cats” is hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rob Beckett as team captain and Sara Pascoe as guest captain. They are joined by special guests Emily Atack, Jamie Laing, Natasia Demetriou and Ola the Comedian.

About This Program

The episode in question is the Christmas‑themed edition of the British panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats. It follows the familiar format of the series, with comedian Jimmy Carr returning as the programme’s presenter to steer the festive special. At the heart of the game are the two team leaders: regular captain Rob Beckett and guest captain Sara Pascoe. They are supported by a line‑up of special guests who sit in for the night – Emily Atack, Jamie Laing, Natasia Demetriou and the performer known as Ola the Comedian – each bringing their own brand of humour to the competition. Throughout the broadcast, Carr acts as the conduit for the show’s jokes and questions, while Beckett and Pascoe head their respective squads, prompting the guests to take part in the various rounds. The combination of the host, the captains and the four invited comedians creates the typical lively atmosphere that fans expect from an 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas special.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special broadcasts on E4 Extra at 12:05am, Sunday, 1 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime55 mins
DirectorBarbara Wiltshire

Cast & Crew

SP
Sara PascoePanellist
ND
Natasia DemetriouPanellist
RB
Russell BalkindSeries-producer
RC
Richard CohenExecutive-producer
RB
Rob BeckettPanellist
EA
Emily AtackPanellist
JL
Jamie LaingPanellist
OT
Ola the ComedianPanellist
RP
Ruth PhillipsExecutive-producer
RO
Richard OsmanExecutive-producer