8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a comedic game show that features a panel of comedians and celebrities competing in various word and number games. It is a hilarious mash-up of a traditional game show and comedy, with plenty of laughs and clever jokes.
Countdown is a popular British game show that has been running since the 1980s. Contestants are given a selection of letters and must create the longest word they can within a set time limit. The show also includes number puzzles and conundrums for contestants to solve. With its iconic clock and witty host, Countdown has become a staple of daytime television.
Presented by Victoria Coren, it was companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consisted of John Simpson, the Chief Editor of the OED; Peter Gilliver, who was also the captain of the Oxford University Press team in University Challenge - the Professionals; and Tania Styles, who also appeared in "dictionary corner" in Countdown.
In the late 19th century, Professor James Murray embarks on a mission to compile a comprehensive dictionary of the English language, enlisting the help of Dr. William Minor, an inmate at a lunatic asylum. As they work together, their unlikely collaboration becomes a fascinating tale of redemption, insanity, and the power of words.
Bob Bryan returns with a seventh anthology of his spoken-word performance series, capturing the cultural, social and emotional expression of 15 gifted poets who represent a cross-section of philosophies and styles. Poets Eric Haber, GaKnew Roxwel, Common Ground, Rachel Kann, Tim'm T. West and others tackle subjects ranging from racial and gender repression to artistic freedom and the influence of hip-hop on modern culture (and their own work).
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