8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out Of 10 Cats does Countdown is and will always be, one of my favorite quiz shows.

It is so funny, each episode in a different way, some more than others, but they never fail to make me giggle.

Jimmy Carr does a great job as host, and still manages to stay funny and quick to comment. Jon and Sean are both some of my favorite comedians, they are always very clever and very funny, and actually fairly good at countdown, which is quite nice.

Last but not least: the format. The general format of Countdown really hits the spot with me. Sitting at home, trying to get a better word than they do, is so much fun.

All in all a great show!

I don't watch the original Countdown as I'm not really into quiz shows. But this is a little bit different. It's a panel show comedy blended with the Countdown quiz format.

Jimmy Carr is the host. Well, he hosts everything doesn't he? He's a terrific comedian. I've been to see him at a few live shows and he is just a good, old fashioned, joke teller. He does that on this show and he throws in some mockery as well. The 2 teams get mocked and the show's resident maths and English experts get it too. Rachel Riley and Suzie Dent take the mocking in good jest - considering that straight-laced Suzie Dent is frequently mocked for being a nymphomaniac and a terrible author. She's not, of course, but Jimmy Carr ensures it's all lighthearted fun.

Sean Lock is great as one of the team leaders. Often portrayed is a miserable old git. He plays the role well. Another comedian who is terrific live.

Anyway, I rarely participate in the quiz aspect and just wait for the jokes to arrive. Highly recommended.

I absolutely love Jimmy Carr and he is well suited to hosting this show. Jon Richardson is just the icing on the cake, with his nerdy weirdness.

You really never know what to expect each episode. But I do love how Jimmy loves to try and distract the celebrities from doing the words or numbers by doing stupid antics as the countdown clock is ticking down.

Sometimes I remember to give the word puzzles a go and I have been trying the sums as well. But most of the time I just watch it for a laugh. I think the good thing about this cross over show is that it has brought Countdown over to a crowd that possibly would not have bothered to watch it before.

As far as comedy gameshows go, this is one of the best out there. The rules of Countdown are stretched enough if not broken for some of the comedians playing the game. The regular panelists are always quick witted and hilarious, whether it's outright jokes or some skits. It's bound to get a few laughs, a highly amusing way to spend a Friday night. Jimmy Carr has some of the best panelist intros in British comedy, especially when the other panelists can dish out some of the most savage comebacks and put downs. They manage to maintain a consistent level of back and forth so it never becomes tiring or overdone.

Its a great show BUT the long winded story telling moments usually from the person next to susie is annoying, cant remember how many times i have skipped that bit, other then that, amazing show.