After two successful "8 Out of 10 Cats" pilot editions of "Countdown", the crossover series begins proper with Rob Beckett and Lee Mack facing Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Tim Key joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Guest team captain Lee Mack and Richard Osman face team captain Jon Richardson and Stephen Mangan. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Joe Wilkinson joins Rachel Riley at the Countdown board and Jimmy Carr hosts.
