Alex Horne
Director
Taskmaster (2015)
Series 8
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.
Released July 28, 2015
Episode 45 min
14+
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Watch Providers: Pluto TV
Production Companies: Avalon Television
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English,
Swedish
7.7
S8E1 - Hello
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.
May 8, 2019, midnight
7.3
S8E2 - A Novel About Russian Gulags
The race continues for Greg Davies's golden head trophy. Today, an interesting selection of facial hair and a fascinating collection of continuous noises.
May 15, 2019, midnight
8.5
S8E3 - Stuck in a Mammal Groove
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.
May 22, 2019, midnight
8.0
S8E4 - The 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.
May 29, 2019, midnight
7.3
S8E5 - Stay 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?
June 5, 2019, midnight
8.0
S8E6 - Rock '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.
June 12, 2019, midnight
7.3
S8E7 - This Is Trevor
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.
June 19, 2019, midnight
8.5
S8E8 - Aquatic Sewing Machine
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.
June 26, 2019, midnight
7.3
S8E9 - I've Been a Bit Ill
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.
July 3, 2019, midnight
8.7
S8E10 - Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man
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.
July 10, 2019, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 8190 min.
Released: July 28, 2015
Last Air Date: Nov. 13, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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