Taskmaster
Series 8
201910 episodes
Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson pit their wits against perfectly pointless problems in a bid to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies and his simpering secretary Alex Horne.
Episode 1
Hello
May 8, 201945m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 2
A Novel About Russian Gulags
May 15, 201945m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
The race continues for Greg Davies's golden head trophy. Today, an interesting selection of facial hair and a fascinating collection of continuous noises.
Episode 3
Stuck in a Mammal Groove
May 22, 201945m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
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.
Episode 4
The Barrel Dad
May 29, 201945m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 5
Stay Humble
Jun 5, 201945m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
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?
Episode 6
Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut
Jun 12, 201945m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
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.
Episode 7
This Is Trevor
Jun 19, 201945m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
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.
Episode 8
Aquatic Sewing Machine
Jun 26, 201945m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
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.
Episode 9
I've Been a Bit Ill
Jul 3, 201945m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
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.
Episode 10
Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man
Jul 10, 201945m
TMDB rating 8.5TMDB
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.