Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with Sean Lock and David O'Doherty who go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas going up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.