8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - Season 29

First aired: 1/16/2026 3 episodes

Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29th series.

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Episodes

1. Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones

Aired: 1/16/2026

The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

2. Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Lou Wall

Aired: 1/23/2026

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.

3. Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara

Aired: 1/30/2026

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.