8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a crossover between the panel games "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Countdown". The show follows the format of "Countdown", but with hosts and contestants from "8 Out of 10 Cats", and an emphasis on humour. The first episode aired as part of Channel 4's "mash-up night" on 2 January 2012; the first full series was aired in July 2013 and multiple series have since been commissioned. Episodes feature Jimmy Carr as host; two teams of two contestants feature in most episodes, with Sean Lock
Benchmark (game show) Benchmark (game show) Benchmark is a British game show that aired on Channel 4 from 1 June to 31 December 2015. It is hosted by Paddy McGuinness. The show was recorded at Manchester's MediaCityUK and was first broadcast on 1 June 2015. The show has been described as "a blend of the survey questions from "8 Out of 10 Cats" and the higher/lower element from "Play Your Cards Right"". Paddy McGuinness, the host, has said that he found the two-show-a-day filming schedule somewhat hectic, and found himself phoning Bradley Walsh as to how it was possible. Two contestants out of