8 Out of 10 Cats show has to be edited to fit in its 26-minute slot. From series 9 there is a longer version of the show called "8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut", broadcast a few days later. These rounds only featured in series 1 and the "Big Brother" special shows: Since 2012, crossover episodes between "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Countdown" have aired. The show follows the format of "Countdown", but is hosted by Jimmy Carr, with permanent contestants Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, as well as two other guest contestants. On 4 January 2013, a special episode of "Deal or No
Sean Lock best known for his role as a team captain on Channel 4 comedy panel show "8 Out of 10 Cats" from 2005-2015, and on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" since 2012. His comedy frequently features deadpan delivery. Lock has three siblings. Lock attended St John the Baptist School, Woking, Surrey. Before becoming a comedian, he was a labourer on building sites. During this time, he developed skin cancer. He also worked a series of odd jobs including three months as a goatherd for a hippie in the mountains of central France. Lock's early television work included a supporting