8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr presents the comedy panel show's take on the well‑known quiz, with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson serving as team captains, alongside Kevin Bridges and James Corden. The format pits the two captains’ teams against each other in a series of humorous challenges.

The series is a comedy‑panel adaptation of a well‑known quiz format, presented in the lively style typical of British panel shows. Jimmy Carr takes on the role of host, steering the programme through its rounds of questions and banter while keeping the atmosphere light and fast‑paced. At the heart of the episode are two opposing teams, each led by a regular captain. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson serve as the team leaders, providing the strategic edge and humour that drive the competition. Both captains are bolstered by the presence of Kevin Bridges and James Corden, who join the squads to add their own comedic flair and to compete alongside the captains. Carr’s hosting duties involve introducing the quiz segments, prompting the contestants, and delivering the quick‑witted interludes that punctuate the game. The interaction between the host and the participants creates a rhythm where jokes land between the quiz questions, ensuring the focus remains on entertainment as much as on the competition itself. The line‑up of Carr, Lock, Richardson, Bridges and Corden brings together a mix of seasoned panel‑show veterans and fresh comic voices. Their combined contributions shape the episode’s distinctive tone, delivering a familiar quiz experience wrapped in the signature humour of a modern British comedy panel programme.