Television Taskmaster | Series 18 starts tonight

[Damien]

Seems a shortage of comedians there?

As far as I can make out it's two presenters, a politician, an athlete and a rapper. No out and out comedian there at all as far as I can see?

It's what they do in the New Years Treat - have people that aren't comedians.

In the last one they had John Hannah (actor), Krishnan Guru-Murthy (journalist), Nicola Coughlan (actress), Rylan Clark-Neal (presenter and 'singer') and Shirley Ballas (ballroom dancer)

 

[Bertie Wooster]

It's what they do in the New Years Treat - have people that aren't comedians.

In the last one they had John Hannah (actor), Krishnan Guru-Murthy (journalist), Nicola Coughlan (actress), Rylan Clark-Neal (presenter and 'singer') and Shirley Ballas (ballroom dancer)

Yeah, good point. I'd forgotten all about last year's episode. Makes sense - using people for one offs who aren't comedians and saving others who'd be funnier for the 10 episode series.

 

[sebsheep]

Rylan could easily do a whole season.

 

[Solius]

Should have Bertie Wooster on there next to Alison Hammond.

 

[Bertie Wooster]

Should have Bertie Wooster on there next to Alison Hammond.

I'm sure Alison's pencilled in as an option for a future series.

And I'd love to see Bertie Wooster on there - hell, I'd love to watch Bertie Wooster pick Blueberries - but, unfortunately, they haven't got round to having literary characters on yet.

 

[Sassy Colin]

I can't believe you guys have so much to say about this comedy show. Picking it apart like it's some sort of intricate political thriller.

It's a bit of entertainment, that's all.

 

[sebsheep]

I can't believe you guys have so much to say about this comedy show. Picking it apart like it's some sort of intricate political thriller.

It's a bit of entertainment, that's all.

Thanks Colin.

 

[Bertie Wooster]

I can't believe you guys have so much to say about this comedy show. Picking it apart like it's some sort of intricate political thriller.

It's a bit of entertainment, that's all.

Yeah, I think some people take it far too seriously and get themselves worked up over nothing.

 

[Redlambs]

Is that the first time Alex has ever told a contestant they don't have to taste/drink everything?

 

[Bertie Wooster]

Enjoyed that. I thought it was a really good episode.

Not much quick wit or verbal humour from the group of non comedians but that's understandable and it was a fun, upbeat atmosphere and the tasks were great and made for a lot of humorous situations.

 

[Dan]

Alex to Claudia “it is orange.”

 

[Redlambs]

Enjoyed that. I thought it was a really good episode.

Not much quick wit or verbal humour from the non comedian contestants but that's understandable and it was a fun, upbeat atmosphere and the tasks were great and made for a lot of humorous situations.

What? I thought they all had lots of fun moments. You certainly have an odd way of looking at things!

In fact, who were the comedians?

Alex to Claudia “it is orange.”

That was actually hilarious that he got her to react, then seemed to realise what he said and was a little bit shocked by himself

 

[Dan]

That was actually hilarious that he got her to react, then seemed to realise what he said and was a little bit shocked by himself

I think she’d be great on a full series.

 

[Redlambs]

I think she’d be great on a full series.

Way too busy I think.

To be fair, I think all these would be fun as a lineup. Though, if I'm being cynical, I'd say these days the show would benefit from less episodes so they don't have to have all the filler tasks. This episode was easily the funniest without a single big moment in a long time.

 

[Bertie Wooster]

What? I thought they all had lots of fun moments. You certainly have an odd way of looking at things!

You also have an oddly negative take to every post I do on the thread.

I love the show, praised that particular episode, said the contestants created a fun and upbeat atmosphere and that the tasks, and the contestants efforts, created a lot of humour. And I just stated that it was understandable that the non comedian group weren't as quick with the verbal banter as a group of comedians. And that's the only part of the post you choose to acknowledge?

 

[Redlambs]

You also have an oddly negative reaction to every post I do on the thread.

I love the show, praised that particular episode, said the contestants created a fun and upbeat atmosphere and that the tasks, and the contestants efforts, created a lot of humour. But just added that it was understandable that the non comedian panellists weren't as quick with the verbal banter as others. And that's the only part you choose to highlight and pick up on?

TBF, I also asked who the comedians were...

 

[Bertie Wooster]

TBF, I also asked who the comedians were...

You obviously misunderstood my post - not for the first time.

There had already been posts when the group was announced about it being a whole group of non-comedians, and how they did the same the last New Year special (posts #974-977)

So I wasn't criticising anyone. It was a positive post saying it was understandable that a group full of non-comedians weren't as quick witted or full of banter as the usual groups with plenty of comedians - but praising the enjoyable episode saying the group had still been a lot of fun, and the great tasks had provided plenty of humour.

 

[Redlambs]

You obviously misunderstood my post - not for the first time.

There had already been posts when the group was announced about it being a whole group of non-comedians, and how they did the same the last New Year special (posts #974-977)

So I wasn't criticising anyone. It was a positive post saying it was understandable that a group full of non-comedians weren't as quick witted or full of banter as the usual groups with plenty of comedians - but praising the enjoyable episode saying the group had still been a lot of fun, and the great tasks had provided plenty of humour.

Still not sure, past Alan Davies, who the comedians are. Does Claudia Winkleman count? She's often funny, but I've no idea if she does stand up.

 

[sebsheep]

Is that the first time Alex has ever told a contestant they don't have to taste/drink everything?

Might be, she was about to down all of them though.

That pole task turned out so well, thought Claudia was going into the minuses.

 

[Bertie Wooster]

Still not sure, past Alan Davies, who the comedians are. Does Claudia Winkleman count? She's often funny, but I've no idea if she does stand up.

I'm still not sure what you're talking about?

Who said there were comedians on? My whole point, as I've now had to point out to you in 3 or 4 posts, is that there wasn't any comedians amongst the contestants completing the tasks. As was already established pre-recording in posts #974-77.

I keep saying that it was a surprisingly fun and enjoyable episode for a group of contestants with no comedians in it - and that the great tasks created plenty of humour.

 

[b82REZ]

This is how I picture @Bertie Wooster

 

[Redlambs]

Might be, she was about to down all of them though.

That pole task turned out so well, thought Claudia was going into the minuses.

Yeah, that was a great task. When she stopped at the tires

I also loved Lady Leshurr thrusting the pole at the end of every challenge then inevitably hitting something.

I'm still not sure what you're talking about?

Who said there were comedians on? My whole point, as I've now had to point out to you in 3 or 4 posts, is that there wasn't any comedians amongst the contestants completing the tasks. As was already established pre-recording in posts #974-77.

I keep saying that it was a surprisingly fun and enjoyable episode for a group of contestants with no comedians in it - and that the great tasks created plenty of humour. What part of that do you find confusing or incorrect? And don't bloody ask who the comedians were again!

So Alan isn't a comedian?

This is how I picture @Bertie Wooster

 

[Redlambs]

F*ck me, there's some trolling bastards on this thread.

I contribute to other threads and never get into all this - yet virtually every post I do on here gets trolled and the same few chipping in with cheap digs.

I made a positive post about the episode, and Redlambs unnecessary trolling has turned it into yet another 'thing' again.

Taskmaster is my favourite show on TV. But it's my least favourite thread that I contribute to on here.

I only asked you who are the comedians and who aren't.

Don't worry your delicate little self any longer, I've googled it. All good mate!

 

[nimic]

I can't believe you guys have so much to say about this comedy show. Picking it apart like it's some sort of intricate political thriller.

It's a bit of entertainment, that's all.

 

[lsd]

I only asked you who are the comedians and who aren't.

Don't worry your delicate little self any longer, I've googled it. All good mate!

 

[Bertie Wooster]

This is how I picture @Bertie Wooster

The dialogues accurate, but he's a bit too loud for me.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

That was a brilliant special I thought. Great tasks and great contestants who went all in.

 

[prateik]

Yeah.. Great special.. Chiles surprised me a bit.. I remember watching him on MOTD a long time back.. deserved the win..

No idea who Jonnie Peacock was.. shame he missed out on the in studio episode.. looked like he watches the show.. knew how to play it.

 

[sebsheep]

Yeah.. Great special.. Chiles surprised me a bit.. I remember watching him on MOTD a long time back.. deserved the win..

No idea who Jonnie Peacock was.. shame he missed out on the in studio episode.. looked like he watches the show.. knew how to play it.

He didn't seem to know a lot about eggs though.

 

[Stevondo8]

Enjoyed the NY episode but made me think, this show is crying out for a blue peter special…although they might be too competent at the tasks to make the show funny.

 

[Solius]

Back tonight.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Ive been watching these on youtube recently, really enjoyable show this. Alex is brilliant

 

[lsd]

I think Ardal will be the stand out this time around although I do like what I've seen of Bridget and Sophie Duker.

The other two I'm not that familiar with

 

[Redlambs]

Where's our resident noise expert to tell us who we have to turn the tv down for?

 

[lsd]

Where's our resident noise expert to tell us who we have to turn the tv down for?

 

[Mystry]

There's a proper audience back for this, isn't there? It's needed it I think, doesn't feel the same.

 

[Redlambs]

It's already made me genuinely laugh a couple of times.

This is going to be a good series.

 

[Massive Spanner]

The contests all seem well up for it which is always a good sign. Enjoying it a lot.

 

[Redlambs]

I didn't like Sophie when she was on Mock the week, she just has an unintentionally smug face.

But she's funny on this, and I approve of the outfit.

It's a good cast. The one in the hat seems like she will get proper angry at some point

 

[sebsheep]

Enjoyed that. Not entirely sure what Sophie was doing to that canvas though.
Judy was great. They all could've done a bit better with the duel task.