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Series 1

6 episodes · 27th July 2015

Greg Davies is the all-powerful Taskmaster. Assisted by Alex Horne, he sets a series of devious tasks for comedians Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key.

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Details

Episode guide

Episodes

01 Melon Buffet still Melon Buffet Episode 128th July 2015 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. 02 The Pie Whisperer still The Pie Whisperer Episode 24th August 2015 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. 03 The Poet and the Egg still The Poet and the Egg Episode 311th August 2015 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. 04 Down an Octave still Down an Octave Episode 418th August 2015 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? 05 Little Denim Shorts still Little Denim Shorts Episode 525th August 2015 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. 06 The Last Supper still The Last Supper Episode 61st September 2015 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 with every letter of the alphabet.
Talent

Cast & Crew

01 Greg Davies profile Greg Daviesas Self - Taskmaster 02 Alex Horne profile Alex Horneas Self - Taskmaster's Assistant 03 Amy Gledhill profile Amy Gledhillas Self 04 Armando Iannucci profile Armando Iannuccias Self 05 Joanna Page profile Joanna Pageas Self 06 Joel Dommett profile Joel Dommettas Self 07 Kumail Nanjiani profile Kumail Nanjianias Self 08 Alex Horne profile Alex HorneWriter / Creator
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