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TaskmasterIn the last episode of the series, Richard Osman gets carried away with a shopping trolley. Who will emerge victorious clutching Greg's golden head? (S2 Ep5/5) [AD,S]Mon, Dec 15, 10:00 pmE4 Extra60 mins
TaskmasterLittle Denim Shorts: Pro-celebrity suffering in Greg Davies' comedy challenge series. Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train, and can the comedians make a Swede blush? [S]Mon, Dec 15, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterAl Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe encounter out-of-season snowmen and swede-on-Swede action. (S3 Ep1/5) [AD,S]Tue, Dec 16, 10:00 pmE4 Extra60 mins
TaskmasterThe Last Supper: Roisin Conaty and Frank Skinner are among the comedians at the mercy of Greg Davies, who sets them some batty challenges - including playing golf with eggs. [S]Tue, Dec 16, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterGreg Davies sets our five comics more tenuous tasks. Who can give Alex Horne the biggest surprise when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside? (S3 Ep2/5) [AD,S]Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pmE4 Extra60 mins
TaskmasterA Fat Bald White Man: Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding fell rubber ducks and destroy a cake to impress the very demanding Greg Davies. [S]Wed, Dec 17, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterAl Murray goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential with an egg cup. Sara Pascoe swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time. (S3 Ep3/5) [AD,S]Thu, Dec 18, 10:00 pmE4 Extra65 mins
TaskmasterLook At Me: Surreal celebrity challenges that Greg Davies describes as 'consensual humiliation'. Lolly Adefope tries long-distance painting and Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg. [S]Thu, Dec 18, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterHollowing Out A Baguette: Punishing celebrity challenges. Devious Greg Davies tries to spot our five camouflaged comics, then the gang attempt to herd some dogs and chickens. [S]Fri, Dec 19, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterIn the penultimate episode of the series, can the comedians impress Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist and whispering to an old man? (S3 Ep4/5) [AD,S]Mon, Dec 22, 10:00 pmE4 Extra60 mins

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TaskmasterDown an Octave: Greg Davies lays down tricky tasks to a gaggle of comedians. Josh Widdicombe and Frank Skinner are two of the poor souls who have to fill an eggcup with tears. [S]Fri, Dec 12, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Poet and the Egg: Celebrities leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower. [S]Thu, Dec 11, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterMelon Buffet: Schoolmasterly Greg Davies sets five fellow comedians - including Tim Key and Frank Skinner - devious tasks in this offbeat challenge show. First up: melon-eating! [S]Tue, Dec 9, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe FIP: Exasperated comedians 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. [S]Fri, Sept 12, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterA Very Nuanced Character: Greg Davies dishes out surreal tasks to more celebs. The comics have to hand an item of clothing to a cyclist and grill an 83-year-old man called Hugh! [S]Thu, Sept 11, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterLittle Polythene Grief Cave: Sadistic Mr Gilbert in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies takes just as much pleasure from torturing celebs. Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup! [S]Wed, Sept 10, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterPork Is a Sausage: Dastardly Greg Davies sets fiendish tasks for five plucky - some would say foolish - comics. Tune in for Jon Richardson's disturbing take on Three Blind Mice! [S]Tue, Sept 2, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterFear of Failure: Greg Davies miffs Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Jon Richardson, Doc Brown and Joe Wilkinson by setting amusingly tough tasks. One of which involves a potato. [S]Mon, Sept 1, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThink About the Spirit: It's the grand final - peas, teas, and absent keys feature as Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo vie to go home with Greg Davies's massive face. [S]Fri, Aug 29, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterDon't Like Them to Go Bang: The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. [S]Thu, Aug 28, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterShaqinahat: 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. [S]Wed, Aug 27, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterAnother Spoon: 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. [S]Fri, Aug 22, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterQuisps: David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest, Katy Wix robs a piggy bank, and Alex is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision. [S]Thu, Aug 21, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterButter In The Microwave.: Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. [S]Tue, Aug 19, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterJoin Our Cult.: 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. [S]Mon, Aug 18, 11:00 pmU&Dave55 mins
TaskmasterRock 'n' Roll Umlaut: 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. [S]Mon, Aug 11, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterStay Humble: 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? [S]Fri, Aug 8, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Barrel Dad: 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. [S]Thu, Aug 7, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterI Can Hear It Gooping: The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history? [S]Fri, Aug 1, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Pendulum Draws The Eye: 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 contestants. [S]Thu, Jul 31, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterMother Honks Her Horn: Greg Davies deals out more withering looks and occasional faint praise in his role as the Taskmaster. Ever wondered what was underneath Phil Wang's costume? No? Oh dear. [S]Wed, Jul 30, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Perfect Stuff: Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges, which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction. [S]Tue, Jul 29, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterA Coquettish Fascinator: The unseemly scramble to win Taskmaster Greg Davies's massive gold-plated noggin continues. This time, Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence... [S]Mon, Jul 28, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterLotta Soup: Taskmaster Greg Davies dishes out more praise and vitriol at his poor cast of comics. Today: spectacular fireworks, mayonnaise circles and a grumpy traffic warden. [S]Fri, Jul 25, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterOLLIE: More apparently meaningless tasks are handed to five comedians by the Taskmaster, Greg Davies. Featuring switches, scales and, of course, a face full of mustard. [S]Thu, Jul 24, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Mean Bean: Taskmaster Greg Davies returns with sidekick Alex Horne as five comics line up to attempt his mostly meaningless challenges. Today: clothes, construction and caravans. [S]Mon, Jul 21, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterHe Was A Different Man: Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation, Alex Horne receives a gift from Liza Tarbuck, and the recipient of the Taskmaster's golden bonce is revealed. [S]Fri, Jul 18, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Bubble Brothers: Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks as Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal. [S]Thu, Jul 17, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterWhat Kind of Pictures?: Russell Howard charms a nice lady called Carol and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children that should not be seen by children... [S]Wed, Jul 16, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterRoadkill Doused In Syrup: Greg Davies sets the tasks as Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket, and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger. [S]Tue, Jul 15, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterWe Met At Mealtimes: The competitors use their ingenuity with snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies. [S]Mon, Jul 14, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterBMXing!: Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks as Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, and Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. [S]Thu, Jul 10, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterOne Warm Prawn: Greg Davies dishes out baffling tasks to five comics, including taste-testing some baby food. Meanwhile, Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a drill... [S]Wed, Jul 9, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterTarpeters: Greg Davies metes out madcap misery. Liza Tarbuck shows her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new rain hat, and Alice Levine tries to fathom darts. [S]Tue, Jul 8, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterThe Old Soft, Curved Padlock: Five celebs - including Russell Howard and Tim Vine - tackle wheelbarrow stunts and lemon towers as Greg Davies sets them truly absurd tasks. [S]Mon, Jul 7, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterSpatchcock It: The twisted minds of Greg Davies and Alex Horne spell bother for five comedians. Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a camel and Hugh Dennis gets a sleeping bag challenge. [S]Wed, Mar 5, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterMeat: Greg Davies sets five comics a series of bizarre - some would say cruel - tasks. Noel Fielding has a sliding session and Swede Fred receives an intense video call. [S]Tue, Mar 4, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterFriendship Is Truth: What will Mel Giedroyc do to a pommel horse, and why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like shrews? Dastardly Greg Davies sets the nutty tasks. [S]Mon, Mar 3, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins
TaskmasterA Pistachio Eclair: 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. [S]Wed, Jul 17, 11:00 pmU&Dave60 mins