Taskmaster

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Thu, Sep 17

Can Matt Lucas conquer his vertigo? Where did Chloe Petts find such a giant syringe? And why is Alex Horne flopping about in flippers and butterfly wings?

Thu, Sep 10 · 48 minutes

The contestants venture away from the Taskmaster house to a special location. Chloe Petts finds Jesus in a slice of toast. And Richard Ayoade re-invents bouncing.

Thu, Sep 3 · 47 minutes

The Taskmaster returns with his bearded golden retriever Alex Horne and a fresh litter of puppy-eyed comics: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade.

Thu, Jun 11 · 48 minutes

Amy Gledhill tears her hair out, Joel Dommett sniffs the contents of a vacuum and Kumail Nanjiani trims a cat. Once the dust, lint and fur have settled, our champion is crowned.

Thu, Jun 4 · 48 minutes

The end is nigh, and four contestants are still in the race to become champion... while Joel Dommett's just having a good time! Alex Horne slaps Armando Iannucci with a flip-flop.

Thu, May 28 · 47 minutes

In an episode of unusual events, Joanna Page and Amy Gledhill put pineapples and balls of ice in unexpected places, while Kumail Nanjiani reveals his missing body part.

Thu, May 21 · 47 minutes

Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate an alien invasion in the Taskmaster house. Joel Dommett enjoys putting things on things and Amy Gledhill performs sock-based stand-up.

Thu, May 14 · 47 minutes

Coconuts are doused in vinegar, glue and Alex Horne's hair. Kumail Nanjiani shows off his super-human jaw strength. And don't be alarmed, it's just Joanna Page screaming... again.

Thu, May 7 · 47 minutes

Armando Iannucci causes outrage with an ostrich. Joanna Page and Alex Horne have an intimate conversation about guinea pigs. Joel Dommett enjoys hours of fun with pots and pans.

Thu, Apr 30 · 48 minutes

The normally infallible Alex Horne makes a rare, condiment-based error for which he will no doubt be punished by the seething Taskmaster. And Joanna Page smashes up a sheep.

Thu, Apr 23 · 47 minutes

Alex Horne treats the contestants to a song, but not everyone appreciates it. A grunting Kumail Nanjiani embraces Amy Gledhill and Joel Dommett while they quiz him about a horse.

Thu, Apr 16 · 48 minutes

In a particularly active episode, Armando Iannucci performs a daring stunt, Kumail Nanjiani moves bowling pins with oven gloves, and Joanna Page unwisely attempts a handstand.

Thu, Apr 9 · 48 minutes

Taskmaster's back! Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani leave all dignity at the door as they hunt for worms and feed Greg his five-a-day.

Thu, Nov 13 · 47 minutes

The Final. As the closest-ever series of Taskmaster draws to an exhilarating finish, all five shipmates are still in with a genuine chance of bagging the trophy. But mutiny's in the air!

Thu, Nov 6 · 47 minutes

The scores are tight and the tasks are chaotic as Alex Horne dons his jockey silks, Phil Ellis and Ania Magliano endanger the crew, and Maisie Adam forgets the rules. Again.

Thu, Oct 30 · 48 minutes

Alex Horne gets to oversee his favourite sort of task: one involving mystery, ducks and annoyed contestants. Reece Shearsmith balances on one leg for an impressively long time.

Thu, Oct 23 · 47 minutes

Ania Magliano spews up some blue jelly, Sanjeev Bhaskar requests a comfort break and Maisie Adam squawks like an exotic bird, while Alex Horne gets to wear an important hat!

Thu, Oct 16 · 47 minutes

Ania Magliano lassos a weathervane. Sanjeev Bhaskar fails to crush an egg. Phil Ellis's sunny disposition costs him dear. Plus: a chopsticks ladder, and a new low.

Thu, Oct 9 · 48 minutes

Maisie Adam sees red, Phil Ellis strips to his base layer and Reece Shearsmith destroys a valuable treasure. The Taskmaster maintains order, with authority in good measure.

Thu, Oct 2 · 47 minutes

Maisie Adam and Phil Ellis are repulsed by olives, while Reece Shearsmith's mystified by a voice note. And Alex Horne regrets giving Ania Magliano access to his phone...

Thu, Sep 25 · 47 minutes

Ania Magliano can't tell snakes and worms apart, Maisie Adam relies heavily on the lyrics to Mambo No 5, and Reece Shearsmith gets irrationally angry in a game of chance.

Thu, Sep 18 · 48 minutes

Sanjeev Bhaskar rotates around a hill of flour, Maisie Adam's mouth pokes through the Taskmaster's nose, and Little Alex Horne introduces Little Little Alex Horne to the world.

Thu, Sep 11 · 47 minutes

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return for a new series as Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanjeev Bhaskar compete to win Greg's affection and his head.

Thu, Jul 3 · 47 minutes

A shiny-new champion is about to be crowned, but not before Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy and Stevie Martin expertly burns some toast.

Thu, Jun 26 · 47 minutes

It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Patatas the cat is back! Fatiha El-Ghorri knocks down an egg-shaped Alex Horne. And who's the master of multi-tasking?

Thu, Jun 19 · 47 minutes

For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon. Stevie Martin relives a difficult memory.

Thu, Jun 12 · 47 minutes

Rosie Ramsey reveals a talent for trotting. Mathew Baynton spectacularly forfeits any remaining dignity, and in a not-unrelated event, Alex Horne's shoes are doused in yoghurt.

Thu, Jun 5 · 46 minutes

Poor Alex Horne is poked, chased and repeatedly dunked in the comics' pursuit of glory, while an unhinged Jason Mantzoukas causes havoc in the once-harmonious Taskmaster House.

Thu, May 29 · 47 minutes

Jason Mantzoukas learns that lollipop ladies exist. Fatiha El-Ghorri tells a disturbing story about a goat. Alex Horne is compelled to join in with Mathew Baynton's ode to DIY.

Thu, May 22 · 47 minutes

Greg Davies makes a regrettable promise involving his trousers. Alex Horne has trouser issues of his own thanks to Rosie Ramsey. Stevie Martin punches a mannequin in the groin.

Thu, May 15 · 47 minutes

Fatiha El-Ghorri has concerns about aggressive waterfowl, while Rosie Ramsey goes flying, but it's Mathew Baynton crawling through a corridor that causes the largest commotion.

Thu, May 8 · 47 minutes

In the always-awkward first team task of the series, Stevie Martin invents a new way for humans to move, while Fatiha El-Ghorri sweeps the Taskmaster garden with a small broom

Thu, May 1 · 47 minutes

Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Mathew Baynton, Rosie Ramsey and Stevie Martin kick-start the series with tasks involving vinegar, raisins and, as is traditional, peas

Thu, Nov 14 · 47 minutes

Our five weary contestants compete one last time, in a grand final featuring tiny chairs, giant eggs and a honking Alex Horne. But who'll lift the legendary Taskmaster trophy?

Thu, Nov 7 · 47 minutes

As the contest goes down to the wire, Jack Dee makes some tense phone calls and Rosie Jones smears brown stuff on a plate. Can Andy Zaltzman shoehorn cricket into another task?

Thu, Oct 31 · 47 minutes

Andy Zaltzman dirties Alex Horne's trousers, Emma Sidi reveals a startling belief about socks, Jack Dee does some energetic air cycling, and Babátúndé Aléshé phones a friend.

Thu, Oct 24 · 47 minutes

Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her comedy hero Jack Dee, while Babátúndé Aléshé shouts about a fortune cookie. And Andy Zaltzman predicts the end of the world.

Sat, Jan 3 · 48 minutes

With just three points separating the celebs, it's all to play for in the second leg. Big Zuu gets competitive with a shoe. And can Susie Dent make Alex Horne's dream come true?

Fri, Jan 2 · 48 minutes

Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Sam Ryder, Susie Dent and Rose Ayling-Ellis dip their toe in the Taskmaster waters in part one of the annual scramble for Greg's golden eyebrows. But they might wish they hadn't.

Sun, Dec 29 · 48 minutes

David James, Hannah Fry, Martin Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Sue Johnston pit their wits against the mighty Taskmaster, in the annual wrangle for Greg's golden eyebrows. Who'll come out on top?