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
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