Taskmaster

The episode introduces a fresh group of competitors – James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert – who each take part in a range of tasks. Over the course of the show the five participants work through the challenges, completing each one in turn. Their involvement forms the core of the programme, with every task demanding a different approach from the comedians. By the end, all five have managed to finish the series of assignments set for them, showcasing their willingness to engage with the varied demands of the competition and show their readiness to tackle whatever is thrown at them.

The episode introduces a fresh group of competitors – James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert – who each take part in a range of tasks. Over the course of the show the five participants work through the challenges, completing each one in turn. Their involvement forms the core of the programme, with every task demanding a different approach from the comedians. By the end, all five have managed to finish the series of assignments set for them, showcasing their willingness to engage with the varied demands of the competition and show their readiness to tackle whatever is thrown at them.

The episode opens with one comic unveiling a makeshift construction idea built entirely from sticky tape, turning a simple office supply into a whimsical architectural model. Meanwhile, another performer steps onto the stage to attempt a bold impersonation, pushing the limits of his usual repertoire. A third participant is handed a surprise present from a visiting entertainer, adding a light‑hearted moment to the proceedings. The audience watches with growing anticipation as each segment unfolds, heightening the suspense before the decision is revealed. These varied antics build toward the climax, where the host finally announces which contestant has secured the episode’s prize, bringing the competition to a close.

The episode introduces a fresh group of competitors – James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert – who each take part in a range of tasks. Over the course of the show the five participants work through the challenges, completing each one in turn. Their involvement forms the core of the programme, with every task demanding a different approach from the comedians. By the end, all five have managed to finish the series of assignments set for them, showcasing their willingness to engage with the varied demands of the competition and show their readiness to tackle whatever is thrown at them.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett reproduces the resonant foghorn call, using voice and timing to evoke its sound and the misty harbour feel. Her timing mirrors the pulse of the horn, reinforcing the sense of warning. Phil Wang, meanwhile, gives the ogres surprising emotional weight, making them feel moving and significant despite his eye‑catching costume that could dominate the scene. The costume, and detailed, draws attention, yet his performance ensures the characters retain a poignant core. James Acaster spends his segment exploring a variety of circles, discovering different sizes and patterns and treating each as a distinct visual element. He moves from one circle to another, noting how their forms interact with light and space, highlighting variations.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett reproduces the resonant foghorn call, using voice and timing to evoke its sound and the misty harbour feel. Her timing mirrors the pulse of the horn, reinforcing the sense of warning. Phil Wang, meanwhile, gives the ogres surprising emotional weight, making them feel moving and significant despite his eye‑catching costume that could dominate the scene. The costume, and detailed, draws attention, yet his performance ensures the characters retain a poignant core. James Acaster spends his segment exploring a variety of circles, discovering different sizes and patterns and treating each as a distinct visual element. He moves from one circle to another, noting how their forms interact with light and space, highlighting variations.

The episode introduces a fresh group of competitors – James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert – who each take part in a range of tasks. Over the course of the show the five participants work through the challenges, completing each one in turn. Their involvement forms the core of the programme, with every task demanding a different approach from the comedians. By the end, all five have managed to finish the series of assignments set for them, showcasing their willingness to engage with the varied demands of the competition and show their readiness to tackle whatever is thrown at them.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett reproduces the resonant foghorn call, using voice and timing to evoke its sound and the misty harbour feel. Her timing mirrors the pulse of the horn, reinforcing the sense of warning. Phil Wang, meanwhile, gives the ogres surprising emotional weight, making them feel moving and significant despite his eye‑catching costume that could dominate the scene. The costume, and detailed, draws attention, yet his performance ensures the characters retain a poignant core. James Acaster spends his segment exploring a variety of circles, discovering different sizes and patterns and treating each as a distinct visual element. He moves from one circle to another, noting how their forms interact with light and space, highlighting variations.

During the sketch, Rhod Gilbert insists that Alex Horne gulp down a full jug of mocha, practically forcing the beverage down his throat. At the same time, Kerry Godliman takes a croquet mallet and strikes a cricket ball, treating the two objects as if they belong together in a single, absurd action. Meanwhile, Phil Wang contributes his own brand of oddity by emitting a peculiar, almost unrecognisable noise that stands out from the other antics. The three performers each engage in a distinct, off‑beat stunt, creating a sequence that blends forced consumption, mismatched sports equipment, and an inexplicable sound into a brief, quirky tableau.

During the sketch, Rhod Gilbert insists that Alex Horne gulp down a full jug of mocha, practically forcing the beverage down his throat. At the same time, Kerry Godliman takes a croquet mallet and strikes a cricket ball, treating the two objects as if they belong together in a single, absurd action. Meanwhile, Phil Wang contributes his own brand of oddity by emitting a peculiar, almost unrecognisable noise that stands out from the other antics. The three performers each engage in a distinct, off‑beat stunt, creating a sequence that blends forced consumption, mismatched sports equipment, and an inexplicable sound into a brief, quirky tableau.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett reproduces the resonant foghorn call, using voice and timing to evoke its sound and the misty harbour feel. Her timing mirrors the pulse of the horn, reinforcing the sense of warning. Phil Wang, meanwhile, gives the ogres surprising emotional weight, making them feel moving and significant despite his eye‑catching costume that could dominate the scene. The costume, and detailed, draws attention, yet his performance ensures the characters retain a poignant core. James Acaster spends his segment exploring a variety of circles, discovering different sizes and patterns and treating each as a distinct visual element. He moves from one circle to another, noting how their forms interact with light and space, highlighting variations.

During the sketch, Rhod Gilbert insists that Alex Horne gulp down a full jug of mocha, practically forcing the beverage down his throat. At the same time, Kerry Godliman takes a croquet mallet and strikes a cricket ball, treating the two objects as if they belong together in a single, absurd action. Meanwhile, Phil Wang contributes his own brand of oddity by emitting a peculiar, almost unrecognisable noise that stands out from the other antics. The three performers each engage in a distinct, off‑beat stunt, creating a sequence that blends forced consumption, mismatched sports equipment, and an inexplicable sound into a brief, quirky tableau.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett is seen stacking a collection of shoes onto a butcher’s set of scales, using the unlikely combination as a visual gag. Meanwhile, James Acaster approaches a lift and deliberately presses the emergency alarm, testing its response in a typically mischievous fashion. The segment then shifts to Rhod Gilbert, who takes a rather extreme approach to comedy by smearing a dollop of mustard directly into his eyes, creating a vivid, uncomfortable spectacle. Each of these moments showcases the programme’s penchant for absurd, physical humour, relying on the participants’ willingness to engage in bizarre, self‑inflicted discomfort for the sake of laughs.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett is seen stacking a collection of shoes onto a butcher’s set of scales, using the unlikely combination as a visual gag. Meanwhile, James Acaster approaches a lift and deliberately presses the emergency alarm, testing its response in a typically mischievous fashion. The segment then shifts to Rhod Gilbert, who takes a rather extreme approach to comedy by smearing a dollop of mustard directly into his eyes, creating a vivid, uncomfortable spectacle. Each of these moments showcases the programme’s penchant for absurd, physical humour, relying on the participants’ willingness to engage in bizarre, self‑inflicted discomfort for the sake of laughs.

During the sketch, Rhod Gilbert insists that Alex Horne gulp down a full jug of mocha, practically forcing the beverage down his throat. At the same time, Kerry Godliman takes a croquet mallet and strikes a cricket ball, treating the two objects as if they belong together in a single, absurd action. Meanwhile, Phil Wang contributes his own brand of oddity by emitting a peculiar, almost unrecognisable noise that stands out from the other antics. The three performers each engage in a distinct, off‑beat stunt, creating a sequence that blends forced consumption, mismatched sports equipment, and an inexplicable sound into a brief, quirky tableau.

In this episode, Jessica Knappett is seen stacking a collection of shoes onto a butcher’s set of scales, using the unlikely combination as a visual gag. Meanwhile, James Acaster approaches a lift and deliberately presses the emergency alarm, testing its response in a typically mischievous fashion. The segment then shifts to Rhod Gilbert, who takes a rather extreme approach to comedy by smearing a dollop of mustard directly into his eyes, creating a vivid, uncomfortable spectacle. Each of these moments showcases the programme’s penchant for absurd, physical humour, relying on the participants’ willingness to engage in bizarre, self‑inflicted discomfort for the sake of laughs.

In this instalment Rhod’s reckless actions once more put Alex’s life in danger, thrusting the two into another tense encounter that echoes they've had earlier misadventures. At the same time, Jessica – typically unflappable and sunny – has her optimism seriously tested when a former traffic warden intervenes, shaking her usual confidence and forcing her to confront an unexpected challenge. Meanwhile, Phil appears to be having a surprisingly pleasant experience, simply playing with a squeezable bottle of mayonnaise and turning the mundane condiment into a source of light‑hearted amusement. The episode weaves these three threads together, highlighting the characters’ contrasting reactions to the odd situations they face.

In this instalment Rhod’s reckless actions once more put Alex’s life in danger, thrusting the two into another tense encounter that echoes they've had earlier misadventures. At the same time, Jessica – typically unflappable and sunny – has her optimism seriously tested when a former traffic warden intervenes, shaking her usual confidence and forcing her to confront an unexpected challenge. Meanwhile, Phil appears to be having a surprisingly pleasant experience, simply playing with a squeezable bottle of mayonnaise and turning the mundane condiment into a source of light‑hearted amusement. The episode weaves these three threads together, highlighting the characters’ contrasting reactions to the odd situations they face.