8 Out Of 10 Cats - Series 10 (merged)

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Just reading up on the new series and see that the two specials (World Cup & BB) are part of series 10 and so lat leaves only five regular episodes in the series (according to Wikipedia).

I've also noticed that they have now increased to 55 minutes. I know they did that for the specials.
They started off at 30 mins, then went to 35 mins. Was the last series 55 mins?

I wonder if it's because of schedule conflicts. Now that Manford is supposed to be on Mon-Thurs with The One Show has Cats had to change to suit his schedule? Less shows in a longer format?
Note that he wasn't on tonights One Show.


Anyway, the new series
17 September 2010 Jamelia and Jack Dee Jack Whitehall and Christian Jessen


Let's hope Jamelia just sits there looking good and keeps her trap shut!
 
No such luck. She was as useless and as pointless as always. How does she get back on these programs?

The only thing I can think off is that the comedians wait for she to say something stupid so they can build on it.



There was some edgy stuff in the show. Whilehall forced his prostitute jokes out so it just came across as more shock value than funny. Frankie Boyle and even Clarkson have told funnier jokes on the subject.


Dee was the most shocking though. Even though it was a ture point. It's human nature :)
 
I was only half watching this, what joke was said in the second half by the comedian on Mansford's team just before he covered his face and Mansford didn't smile, let alone laugh?
 
I know that it says that there are only 5 episodes this series, according to Radiotimes, but have you noticed that this week's episode with Jack Dee was noted as Episode 4 on the official site (after the World Cup and Big Brother specials). and on SROAudiences they have put up that they are taping 6 episodes. Last Thursday, they taped Friday's episode and a "Scary special" with Tim Minchin amongst the guests and then there are two more episodes being filmed next Thursday and the week after that.

I am guessing that we are getting three topical episodes as well as three specials but when will that 6th episode air. I don't think it would be a Christmas special as there has never been one for "8 out of 10 cats"!:confused:
 
It moved to the longer format halfway through the last series. I don't think the extra content justifies the longer format but it just fills the schedule up more at very little extra expense, and if they record 2-3hrs, it'll be easier to condense it to 36 mins (excluding ads) than around 24 mins as it was before.

I find myself drifting when watching this show now as it's very tired. I'll listen to Sean Lock and Jimmy Carr, then ignore the rest unless they have a decent guest. This week Jack Dee was good as was some of Jack Whiteall's stuff, but I don't care for Jamelia ever, and Jessen was just there to subconsciously promote his Embarrassing Bodies show.
 
I thought it was something to do with Manford as he's supposed to be on The One Show for 4 nights a week and now is taking a night off for 8-10 Cats. I guess it was in the contract discussions as if it wasn't I wouldn't be happy if I was involved.



I just took the episode info from wikipedia. I'm really not sure what is going on with the series, the specials or the recordings.
samusek2 seems to have more info
 
Watched last night and it was the funniest ever.

I had got into not watching it because of the lack lustre guests but last night's were fab.

Loved the banter between Sarah and Jimmy, Johnny Vaughan was excellent and my heart throb Jon Richardson was funny and gorgeous.
 
Fantastic show last night. All of them were on top form. Liked the womans remark when Jimmy said it was hard to dance with an erection. She quipped, 'dont talk to Louis Spence like that'...magic. He is a big one!!
 
I do not usually watch this as i dont really like jimmy carr. I only watched as i love jon richardson, but it was brilliant last night. It changed my opinion on a few of them.
 
H and I thought last night's episode was excellent

Sarah M was very good, and even Louis Spence (who normally irritates the hell out of me) made me laugh
 
It was amusing last night. The first I've seen of this series. I'll make more of an effort in future.

I want to be Jon Richardson's tight teeshirt :D
 
^ First I've seen of this series too. I never think to watch it but when I do I tend to enjoy it. Last night's episode was brilliant. Not a fan of Louie Spence but thought he was very funny last night.
 
I thought last nights was one of the funniest panel show episodes i've seen in years. It was pretty much funny all the way though. Every panel member contributed to the show which doesn't always happy (see Mock The Week).

I'm not a fan of Louis Spence but even he fitted the show.


It was just great to see the natural banter and comedy between the guests. I'd say that along with Mitchell, Mack and Brydon on Would I Lie To You, Lock, Manford and Carr had the same comradery on last nights episode.
I wonder if that's the reason for the longer episodes. To let the panel get into the swing of things and have proper interaction.
 
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