Comedy
Station:
Channel 4 (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-01-02
Rating:
9.7/10 from 3 users
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jon Richardson play the words and numbers game.
Next Episode is 'Episode 4' (Season 29 Episode 4) and airs on 06 Feb 2026 15:00 (CDT).
S29E1 - Judi Love, Katherine Parkinson, Spencer Jones
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with panellists putting their mental agility to the test. Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Air Date: 16 Jan 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S29E2 - Roisin Conaty, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lou Wall, Sam Nicoresti
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined by Lou Wall in Dictionary Corner.
Air Date: 23 Jan 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S29E3 - Judi Love, Miles Jupp, Róisín and Chiara, Dane Buckley
Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. Comedy duo Róisín and Chiara join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley's on the numbers and letters. And Dane Buckley parachutes in to help the losing team.
Air Date: 30 Jan 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S29E4 - Episode 4
Air Date: 06 Feb 2026 15:00 (CDT)