8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy version of the quiz, acting as the show's presenter. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson lead their sides, while guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty join the proceedings as additional participants in the programme.

The programme is a comedy‑styled quiz episode presented by Jimmy Carr. It adopts the familiar quiz format but is infused with humour, positioning Carr as the central host who guides the proceedings and keeps the tone light‑hearted throughout. In this particular edition, the two team captains are Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. They are accompanied by guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty, who join the teams to take part in the quiz. The line‑up brings together a mix of established comic personalities, each contributing their own style to the competition. The episode’s structure revolves around the interaction between Carr, the captains and the guests. Carr’s role as presenter ties the segments together, while Lock and Richardson lead their respective sides, with Mitchell and Conaty adding further comic input. The combination of these four comedians creates a lively atmosphere that characterises the show’s comedic take on the traditional quiz format.