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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28E1 — Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown•Season 28•Episode 1

Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

7.4/10 · 36 votesJul 25, 202548 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 28•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent,

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Seasons30

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Season 28 Episodes5

E1 7.4Now viewing

Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

E2 7.7

Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

E3 7.8

Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

E4 7.5

Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

E5 7.5

Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

Cast5

Jimmy Carr

Self - Presenter

Jon Richardson

Self - Team Captain

Rachel Riley

Self

Susie Dent

Self

Robert Deaton

Fabio

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Episode Summary

"Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith" is episode 1 of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 28. It scored 7.4/10 from 36 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on July 25, 2025.

Next: E2 · Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe Best of Season 28