8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
Jun 6, 2014
Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'h
Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
Jun 13, 2014
Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Jun 20, 2014
Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Ra
Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
Jun 27, 2014
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Countdown re
Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
Jul 4, 2014
Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while J
Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
Jul 11, 2014
Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Jo
Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
Jul 18, 2014
Jimmy Carr hosts the Cats/Countdown mash-up, with Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson