Taskmaster

John Hannah, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Nicola Coughlan, Rylan Clark-Neal and Shirley Ballas attempt a series of silly tasks, in a one-off festive special hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne

In a festive one-off, Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi contend with tasks involving eggs, vinegar and a long pole

Amelia Dimoldenberg, Carol Vorderman, Greg James, Mo Farah and Self Esteem compete in this one-off event, featuring lots of dots and countless carp pellets, to win Greg Davies' eyebrows

Who's best at scoffing poppadoms? Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall or Zoe Ball? Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne are determined to find out.

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?

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.

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?

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe are tasked with trying to paint the best picture of a horse whilst riding a horse, plus there's melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

Taskmaster Greg Davies commands his captive band of comedians to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high-five a fifty five year old.

The comedians build a tower for an egg and make a video ‘blooper’. The results are kind of surprising and kind of scary. Plus, Josh Widdicombe gives Greg Davies the ultimate gift – one that they will both remember FOREVER.

This week, can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie Rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then, he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner’s trophy. Tasks include playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting…

Greg Davies returns as the Taskmaster as five new comedic competitors tackle a raft of tricky tasks with today’s episode including a potato-throwing moment set to make television and sporting history.

Nursery rhyme music videos are the flavour of episode two and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson’s disturbing take on Three Blind Mice. Plus find out why Doc Brown isn’t an egg man.

Richard Osman and Doc Brown are amongst the funny folk who have to impress a guy in gold chains: the Mayor of Chesham! Greg Davies sets the nutty tasks.

Greg Davies draws on his wicked Inbetweeners alter-ego as he sets Katherine Ryan and other celebs cruel tasks, from pet rescue to pineapple concealment.

In the final episode Taskmaster Greg Davies finally gets to present his glorious trophy to the overall champion. But before that triumphant moment, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing…

Greg Davies sets bewilderingly brilliant tasks - involving vegetable propulsion, snowmen and Swedes - to five celebs, including Al Murray and Dave Gorman.

Greg Davies thinks outside the box - or inside a cement-filled shoebox in Rob Beckett's case - as he sets nutty tasks. Dave Gorman gets all bitey!

Sadistic Mr Gilbert in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies takes just as much pleasure from torturing celebs. Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup!

Greg Davies dishes out surreal tasks to celebs. The comics have to hand an item of clothing to a cyclist and grill an 83-year-old man called Hugh!

Exasperated comics are set absurd tasks! Before the series winner is crowned, we find out which celeb has the dishiest relative and why Rob Beckett is mad at peas.

Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding fell rubber ducks and destroy cakes to impress the very demanding Greg Davies.

Lolly Adefope tries long distance painting. Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg.

Devious Greg Davies tries to spot our five camouflaged comics, before the gang attempt to herd some dogs and chickens.

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a pommel horse? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like shrews?

Noel Fielding has a sliding session, while Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call.

Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a camel. Hugh Dennis gets a sleeping bag challenge.

Hugh Dennis wields a blade, while Mel Giedroyc destroys a mannequin.

Noel Fielding finds his soulmate, while Mel Giedroyc bites off more than she can chew.

Greg Davies sets Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips brilliantly bewildering tasks, including basketball without hands!

Greg Davies takes great pleasure in celebrity humiliation. Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood, while Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.

Proving he's as diabolical in real life as he is in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies sets our five comedians absurd tasks such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery.

Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. Greg Davies dishes out the absurd A-list challenges once more.

Greg Davies sets tasks that are bizarre, cruel - and also very funny. Sally Phillips faces an amorous watercooler. Aisling Bea crams a dish into a balloon.

The consensual celebrity humiliation continues at the hands of wicked Greg Davies. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, while Sally Phillips returns to the womb.

Evil Greg Davies sets five comedians cruel conundrums. Nish Kumar is presented with a coconut harness, while a blindfolded Sally Phillips handles a slice of bread.

The celebrity torture is almost over as the series climaxes. Aisling Bea leaps cushions, while Bob Mortimer educates us on Dumfries and Galloway.

Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine tackle wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a wardrobe as Greg Davies sets them truly absurd tasks.

Liza Tarbuck shows her hatred of small toy men. Asim Chaudhry invents a new rain hat. Alice Levine tries to fathom darts.

Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a drill.

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream.

Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel

It is snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons, as the competitors use their ingenuity to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies.

Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.

Russell Howard charms a nice lady called Carol and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children, that should not be seen by children.

Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Alex Horne receives a gift from Liza Tarbuck. The recipient of the Taskmaster's golden bonce is revealed.

The Taskmaster Greg Davies returns, sending fear coursing through the veins of James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert.

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant, Jessica Knappett mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds circles. Alex Horne records it all for Taskmaster, Greg Davies.

Rhod Gilbert force-feeds mocha to Taskmaster Greg Davies' loyal assistant Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman boshes a ball and Phil Wang makes an odd noise.

Jessica Knappett piles shoes on a butcher's scales, James Acaster tries an emergency alarm and Rhod Gilbert smears mustard in his eyes - all to please Taskmaster Greg Davies.

Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traffic warden and Phil Wang has a lovely old time with a squeezy jar of mayonnaise.

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges, which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

Five new contestants - Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson - complete a series of tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Alex Horne.

The race continues for Greg Davies's golden head trophy. Today, an interesting selection of facial hair and a fascinating collection of continuous noises.

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends an NSFW text to Greg.

The competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win.

Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?

Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box, and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.

Joe Thomas grapples grumpily with some awkward hand-wear, Sian Gibson seems to find proof that she may be psychic and Iain Stirling shows some tasty shortbread who's boss.

Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with the questionable actions of one contestant.

Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirling become one while Greg Davies watches on, ready to issue his judgements. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of bounce.

Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about.

Greg Davies is back, joined as ever by Alex Horne. The five celebs making grand entrances for series nine are David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel.

David Baddiel steers some heavy machinery toward a representation of his childhood sweetheart, in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies.

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank. Meanwhile, Alex is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card.

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a problem.

The competitors are lured to a wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. David Baddiel spray-paints his face and Jo Brand reveals her psychic superpowers.

Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne, as Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage.

It's the grand final, which features peas, teas and absent keys, as Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo vie to go home with Greg Davies's massive face.

BAFTA-winning game show. Taskmaster Greg Davies and his sidekick Alex Horne test the wit of Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring.

Johnny Vegas yells from a tall chair, Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work and Richard Herring flails around in a dinghy.

Mawaan Rizwan attempts a farm-related illusion in the hope of impressing domineering Taskmaster Greg Davies. Plus: pasta disasters and catapult calamities.

Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery.

The competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist and introducing him to some Christmas-related equipment.

Daisy May Cooper gets rather cross, Mawaan Rizwan learns a lesson about waterfowl and Richard Herring wrings out a wet sock

Mawaan is not at all fazed when faced with a task involving office chairs, chickens and remote control cars, although the same cannot be said of his rivals. Daisy tries to decipher mysterious messages from Richard, and Katherine is…

Alex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup of tea. Johnny Vegas takes a tumble.

The comics go all out to win in the semi-final: Richard Herring bleeds on beer mats, Mawaan Rizwan volleys oranges and Katherine Parkinson counts plastic balls.

Katherine Parkinson searches for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroys a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally comes in handy.

Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall catch rats and have a smashing time delivering crockery on a scooter

The contestants argue about facial hair. Mike Wozniak vaults a high fence. Lee Mack struggles to see a balloon.

Lee attempts an audacious hammer throw, Sarah makes sitting down memorable and Jamali forgets his passport. As usual, Alex Horne offers the intrepid contenders moral support

Charlotte Ritchie climbs a ladder with some loo roll, Mike Wozniak tries out a new catchphrase, and Lee Mack terrifies an innocent member of the public

Greg Davies and Alex Horne set their captive band of comics humiliating missions involving cling film, fashion for insects, and face-based shape-shifting

Jamali decorates the caravan, Sarah is appalled by a kiwi fruit and, under severe pressure, Mike delivers a revelation so visceral that it leaves everyone in a state of horrified delirium.

There are fires, alarms, bizarre banquets and surprising sound effects, as our five comics complete pointless tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne

Greg Davies is impressed by Charlotte Ritchie's snack-munching methods and Jamali Maddix's pretty wings, as the race to win Greg's shiny skull-trophy continues.

Lee has a makeover, Jamali gets destructive with some rubble, and Mike warns Greg's assistant Alex Horne about some potentially dangerous dairy produce.

Charlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Little Alex Horne and Sarah Kendall stacks fish fingers. Meanwhile, Jamali Maddix staggers around a bit and Mike Wozniak staggers absolutely everyone - again.

Greg Davies and Alex Horne welcome five fresh competitors, including Guz Khan, who are desperate to lay their mitts on Greg's golden head-trophy. This time: creepers, catapults and one (fake) cactus.

The contestants have a mountain to climb, but can they hack teamwork? Morgana Robinson inspects suspect doggy bags. Guz Khan slaps a space hopper.

Taskmaster Greg Davies struggles to contain his scorn as Desiree Burch does something inexplicable with sand, Victoria Coren Mitchell draws an exploding cat and Alan Davies hurts himself with a rubber band.

Alex Horne gets all fired up by a fiendish riddle, as crafty comics including Victoria Coren Mitchell and Morgana Robinson contend with peas, jam, sunglasses and songs

It's the 100th episode of Taskmaster. Greg Davies, Alex Horne and their merry band of comics celebrate the only way they know how: with tasks involving cling film and flapjacks!

Desiree Burch tackles tennis balls and gaffer tape, and Alan Davies finds out how many circles he can carry, as Greg Davies dispenses justice

Greg Davies attempts to make sense of Morgana Robinson sliding a pole through a sponge. Alex Horne lends his considerable acting skills to a promotional film.

Desiree Burch draws on her face, Guz Khan endures a ball to the groin and Alan Davies loses an eye, as the quest to win Greg Davies' golden head heats up among our comic contenders

Scores are tight in the penultimate episode of the series. Can Alex Horne give Desiree Burch goosebumps? Plus: paint throwing, and enforced yawning.

In the prestigious grand final, there's chocolate gobbling, bizarre body movements and indecent proposals, but which plucky competitor will be declared the Taskmaster series champion?

The Taskmaster drags Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker into his lair so that he can pit them against each other and watch excitedly as they lose all dignity while fighting to win his golden-head…

Ardal O'Hanlon makes sheep, Chris Ramsey gets younger, Judi Love becomes a queen, Sophie Duker wets teabags, and Bridget Christie gets lost in a small field.

Bridget Christie shoves a cuddly toy inside a traffic cone, Sophie Duker does a dinosaur impression, Ardal O'Hanlon is defeated by a robot, Chris Ramsey is impressed with a hose, and Judi Love is confident about everything except marbles.

Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin. Meanwhile, Bridget Christie has many questions concerning shoes, Judi Love is bewildered by bunting, and Ardal O'Hanlon looks a bit bereft.

Several members of the cast become baffled by things as apparently simple as a high five and a fish tank. Ardal O'Hanlon discovers that a mallet floats, Bridget Christie has a present for the Taskmaster, and Sophie Duker covers some keys…

Ardal O'Hanlon straddles a mannequin, Judi Love demands access to a puppy, Sophie Duker asks a very good question, and Chris Ramsey takes a sausage to the nostril. Meanwhile, Greg's tiny secretary Alex Horne shows off his mastery of…

A sound knowledge of food and drink is required as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, and liquids are poured down a giant tube on Sophie Duker's head. Bridget Christie browns a bun, and Chris Ramsey refuses to consume dried…

Greg Davies delivers more rough justice as Ardal O'Hanlon sings about leaning on a fence, Judi Love designs some classy headgear, Bridget Christie uses her phone, and Sophie Duker displays genuinely world-class levels of endurance and…

The race for glory heats up as we reach the business end of the series. Bridget Christie researches Welsh royalty, and Judi Love pokes a shoe under a curtain.

The furious race to claim Greg Davies' gleaming golden head trophy reaches its glorious climax in the grand final. Sophie Duker uses chopsticks to remove valve caps, and Chris Ramsey raps about aubergines.

Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne return to wreak havoc on the lives of comics Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican, who fumble frozen peas and shout about fish

Munya Chawawa falls in a bath, Sarah Millican searches for a door, and Alex Horne is as happy as a sandboy when he gets to supervise tasks involving admin, ducks and messy flour!

Can Fern Brady fly? Is Sarah Millican fireproof? And why would the notoriously brutal Taskmaster treat the gang to a tasty dessert? All these questions and more will be answered.

Dara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa does DIY magic with a coat hanger.

Sarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady becomes Brandy Alexander, Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mastery of martial arts and John Kearns survives an operation.

Dara Ó Briain finds himself baffled by a quantity of milk, John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does some elaborate jumping, and Fern Brady walks too slowly. Amid the carnage, Little Alex Horne finds himself largely…

Sarah Millican flails about with a frying pan, Munya Chawawa pulls off a brilliant billiards shot, and all five comics spend far too long searching for a bath, given its size...

Fern Brady and Munya Chawawa are yet to claim a win. Can a rare tailless tiger bring them luck? Meanwhile, Dara Ó Briain gets frustrated, and Sarah Millican does something clever.

John Kearns blunts the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggles with a raspberry and Munya Chawawa unwittingly forces Sarah Millican into finding a novel use for a ping-pong ball.

Noble knights Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican battle to win this elaborate joust to become the 14th Taskmaster champion.

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return as Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Mae Martin unravel some string, throw toilet brushes, and dance around a giant golden pineapple.

Alex Horne splits his band five ways for a task, which inspires Jenny Eclair to impart her wisdom about piles. Meanwhile, Frankie Boyle has strong opinions about golf.

Jenny Eclair has a lovely time sitting on a chair, new potatoes cascading onto her head. But Ivo Graham just thinks it's stupid. And who can keep it together for the all-important sausage quiz?

Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on, Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo and all the comedians create boats to carry eggs, in a race involving eggs in boats.

Taskmaster Greg puts the comedians' memory and musicality to the test. Frankie Boyle impresses with his falsetto. Kiell Smith-Bynoe wows everyone with his spoon retrieval abilities. And Mae Martin fakes their way into Alex Horne's wallet.

It's time to meet everyone's imaginary friends in a domestic and poignant setting. Greg Davies has some tricky judging to do when people question the definition of the colour gold, and nobody understands a simple egg-shelling task.

Greg and Alex take things up a notch by introducing a pulper to proceedings. Jelly babies cause friction between the teams. And we discover that Mae Martin and Ivo Graham's go-to noun is 'duck'.

The comics retrieve pineapples from a pond and inventively repurpose umbrellas. And in a fitting climax, Frankie Boyle goes to town on a gigantic cat scratching post.

Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg Davies demands to be educated about history, but the five comics only seem to know about the year 1066. And there's paint, stomping, poor time keeping and some impressively…

For the comics final act, they contemplate using a hose, have an incredibly intense game of face-changing chess with Alex, and create something soothing for two very specific professions. Who'll reign supreme in this truly unparalleled…

Greg slaps Alex because of peas. Lucy Beaumont marvels at a canned blindfold. And everyone tries to put a big duck in a lake.

Julian Clary finds a former Taskmaster champion hiding behind a door, Susan Wokoma does something unexpected with mice and fish, and Sue Perkins demonstrates her love of portcullises.

Poor Alex Horne gets insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins. Meanwhile, Julian Clary destroys a table and Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree.

Assistant Alex finds himself having to choke down some vaguely cylindrical meals created by the five contestants. Greg Davies watches in awe, delight and sometimes disgust as Lucy Beaumont gets her flowers mixed up.

Susan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont gets handy with loo roll, and Julian Clary makes some kitchen receptacles look a bit sinister. Meanwhile, Alex Horne gets intimidated by Sam Campbell.

Sue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone out. Sam Campbell proves adept at identifying colourful birds, and Susan Wokoma is grateful for her formal acting…

Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch. Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie. Sue Perkins wonders if a deer head is preferable to a boundary line. And Sam Campbell rips off his own head.

Excitement reaches volcanic proportions as the mystery of the secret task is finally revealed to the baffled cast of comics. And who will get to wear the Special Hat?

Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins reimagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and Lucy Beaumont asks Alex Horne to sit on a sled.

The series reaches a thrilling climax with Sue Perkins forgetting about the milk and Julian Clary performing a gentle assault. Who will lift Greg's golden head to the heavens?

Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are hoping they'll still have a career after tasks involving roller blinds, a floating primate and, as is traditional, eggs.

Nick Mohammed sheathes a water bottle with a sock, Sophie Willan attempts to take flight, and John Robins puts his faith in honey, as Taskmaster Greg Davies sits in judgement

Will Steve Pemberton's no-vowels gamble pay off? Why does Sophie Willan love to balance items on her head? What does Nick Mohammed think is going to happen to those eggs? And why is Joanne McNally sniffing Little Alex Horne's beard?

The contestants are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant results for Steve Pemberton and Sophie Willan. Plus: pickled onions, and a controversial cardboard tube.

Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed.

As the bonce-battle intensifies, Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Meanwhile, Joanne McNally invents a catchphrase, and John Robins gets creative with beans.

Sophie Willan shouts the name of a body part in Alex Horne's flustered face. John Robins demonstrates the power of his forearms. And can Joanne McNally act out the word 'beer'?

Taskmaster Greg Davies has witnessed many bizarre moments, but this episode ups the ante - from oars for arms to a beatboxing wolf. And why won't Nick Mohammed stop winking?!

Alex Horne risks raising Greg Davies' hackles with a task in celebration of himself. Steve Pemberton has an expletive-laden row with a bin. Plus: a novel use for a cow's ear.

It's the grand final! But before a new champion gets the honour of clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest, Nick Mohammed makes a magical prediction.

Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones search for a seal, hurl yoga balls in a theme park and force-feed Little Alex Horne a bowlful of bubblegum.

Jack Dee has a dramatic wardrobe change, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, and Emma Sidi's got Tamzin Outhwaite on the brain. Plus: multi-headed beasts, and a very dull ghost.

Babátúndé Aléshé almost certainly knows what a rocket is, and Jack Dee's a dead ringer for a famous artist. Greg Davies awards points (some), praise (little) and pity (plenty).

Andy Zaltzman takes a carrot-based risk. Emma Sidi performs some cartwheel tricks. Rosie Jones menaces a member of the crew. Alex Horne rings a bell (or two!)

Greg Davies gags after opening a big jar, Andy Zaltzman makes a robot sing and a blond Jack Dee discusses hedgehogs.

Alex Horne shows off his prowess with pliers. Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent. Emma Sidi enjoys a Taskmaster tipple. Babátúndé Aléshé makes a lovely little otter.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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