Author Topic: Taskmaster (Read 27220 times)

WEST HAM PAUL · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:20:09 pm »

Very funny show

For best contestants the winner for me not only in this but in , Would I Lie to you is Bob Mortimer

If only you watch Would I lie to you on YouTube just for the Bob Mortimer clips . Hilarious but in a clever way & I was never a huge fan of Reeves & Mortimer

Elzar · « **Reply #41 on:** March 18, 2021, 09:30:27 am »

Back tonight. Should be great.

Alex Horne is just really great, love him with Tim Key and Mark Watson on No More Jockeys too

smutchin · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2021, 12:59:29 pm »

Quote from: CornerFlag on March 12, 2021, 07:02:55 pm

Doc Brown rapping "1, 2, 3, 4, 5..." is one of the best bits of TV ever.

He and Jon Richardson both really nailed that task in a way that was both seriously impressive and extremely funny. Jon Richardson's effort was also quite disturbing.

Learpholl · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2021, 03:10:41 pm »

The show is fantastic fun.

There are so many comedians I don't generally like that I end up really enjoying on this show. With some exceptions, Aisling Bea remained incredibly annoying throughout.

The contestants that feign stupidity really annoy me. Paul Chowdhry did this a lot.

I enjoy the contestants that think outside the box, Richard Osman was great for this.

Pistolero · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2021, 04:19:33 pm »

Quote from: Learpholl on March 18, 2021, 03:10:41 pm

Aisling Bea remained incredibly annoying throughout.

ditto...sort of liked her before I saw her on Taskmaster...couldn't stand her after it

Quote from: Learpholl on March 18, 2021, 03:10:41 pm

I enjoy the contestants that think outside the box, Richard Osman was great for this.

yep, see also Rhod Gilbert...who didn't so much think outside the box, as kick fuck out of and set fire to the box, and created his own nutty box....great contestant

Welshred · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2021, 08:58:22 pm »

Reminder that the new series is on now!

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2021, 09:10:41 pm »

Charlotte Ritchie is the spit of Animal House-era Karen Allen

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #47 on:** March 18, 2021, 10:05:40 pm »

That was great

Lee Mack’a sandwich making was brilliant, as was pretty much everything Mike Wozniak did.

bradders1011 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2021, 10:12:30 pm »

Idea for a Comic Relief crossover special.

TaskMasterChef.

Qston · « **Reply #49 on:** March 19, 2021, 12:32:39 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKloppite on March 18, 2021, 10:05:40 pm

That was great

Lee Mack’a sandwich making was brilliant, as was pretty much everything Mike Wozniak did.

One of those people that can make you laugh with the most innocuous of things. Funny just looking at him. He's ace.

Love the fact he picked the hardest thing to use in one of those tasks (I don`t know how to use spoilers but anyone who watched it will know what I am talking about)

Good line up this series me thinks. Nice contrast in their sense of humour and approach

Qston · « **Reply #50 on:** March 19, 2021, 12:33:35 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on March 18, 2021, 10:12:30 pm

Idea for a Comic Relief crossover special.

TaskMasterChef.

Should be in this thread mate

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=26507.0

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #51 on:** March 19, 2021, 07:24:15 pm »

Thought it was disappointing.

Maybe they’ll grow on me, but the line up is pretty poor again.

smutchin · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2021, 12:39:40 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKloppite on March 18, 2021, 10:05:40 pm

Lee Mack’a sandwich making was brilliant, as was pretty much everything Mike Wozniak did.

Yep, Lee Mack's sandwich making was a strong start. And Mike Wozniak is brilliant. The hoverboard was a real highlight.

I'm still catching up on old episodes. Watched the one with Sally Phillips' jelly throwing last night. That was fantastic!

smutchin · « **Reply #53 on:** March 20, 2021, 12:43:08 pm »

Fun fact I saw on Reddit: the wording on the new "Russian" poster of Greg in the house translates as: "Task master. Tasks are our duty"

That's top attention to detail.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #54 on:** March 20, 2021, 06:14:04 pm »

Just two episodes into season 7 with Acaster, Gilbert and co has been fantastic.

Damo58 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 24, 2021, 01:31:03 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 20, 2021, 06:14:04 pm

Just two episodes into season 7 with Acaster, Gilbert and co has been fantastic.

That's my favourite series I think and I think it's generally the most popular. There's a scene with Rhod Gilbert and Alex and a "water feature" which is peak Taskmaster.

Elzar · « **Reply #56 on:** March 24, 2021, 02:14:13 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 20, 2021, 06:14:04 pm

Just two episodes into season 7 with Acaster, Gilbert and co has been fantastic.

That and Mortimers series are both my favourite. Acaster is brilliant entertainment on anything he is on.

Promising start for the new lot, loads of fun to be had I reckon.

Elzar · « **Reply #57 on:** March 28, 2021, 04:14:59 pm »

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/429540-alex-horne-virgil-van-dijk-great-on-taskmaster

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #58 on:** March 28, 2021, 06:27:01 pm »

I had no idea Little Alex Horne was.a Red. Like him even more now!

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #59 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:45:31 pm »

Quote from: Damo58 on March 24, 2021, 01:31:03 pm

That's my favourite series I think and I think it's generally the most popular. There's a scene with Rhod Gilbert and Alex and a "water feature" which is peak Taskmaster.

Quote from: Elzar on March 24, 2021, 02:14:13 pm

That and Mortimers series are both my favourite. Acaster is brilliant entertainment on anything he is on.

Promising start for the new lot, loads of fun to be had I reckon.

Agreed on both counts. Acaster, Gilbert, Jessica, Kerry and Wang and his haggling at the start was just the best season so far from start to finish followed by Mortimer's season.

Season 8 I'm on now and it's weird and not as good. Stirling seems angry. Joe is confused half the time. Sinha isn't great either.

Welshred · « **Reply #60 on:** March 29, 2021, 10:21:33 pm »

Sinha appearing on the show made him realise something was wrong with him, he was subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease

Damo58 · « **Reply #61 on:** March 30, 2021, 11:07:16 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 29, 2021, 09:45:31 pm

Agreed on both counts. Acaster, Gilbert, Jessica, Kerry and Wang and his haggling at the start was just the best season so far from start to finish followed by Mortimer's season.

Season 8 I'm on now and it's weird and not as good. Stirling seems angry. Joe is confused half the time. Sinha isn't great either.

I think 8 and 10 are the weakest. 8 still had it's moments but Stirling comes across as a dick and Paul Sinha is clearly struggling physically. Joe Thomas is just really weird but he's probably the best on that series. His social awkwardness shines through.

Series 10 was probably my least favourite. Didn't particularly warm to any of them (in this context - I like some of them in other stuff) and it was jarring not having the audience. I think I can forget the lack of audience with 11 as the contestants are stronger.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #62 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:24:53 pm »

I think my least favourite series was 6, the only person I really liked was Tim Vine, the others were ok but dont think the show was that funny. The latest 2 series I cant say I've loved them as much as most others. Maybe it's just a covid/studio distancing thing, as there has been no discernable difference since they moved to Channel 4.

There was an American version that I've never seen. It had Alex Horne in it but no Greg, so it's no surprise it only lasted one series.

Seeing James Acaster getting angry is brilliant TV, hes great. Out of all the guests theres only one person I genuinely disliked and that was Ian Stirling, although to be fair to him, even he didnt like how he came across on the team tasks.

Welshred · « **Reply #63 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:28:13 pm »

I think my favourite James Acaster rant was after the team task where Rhod Gilbert just fucked off and left him and Phil Wang to it only for Wang to end up going to Gilbert and leaving Acaster

Elmo! · « **Reply #64 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:30:07 pm »

Wasn't really aware of Mike Wozniak before this but I'm enjoying him so far.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #65 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:37:27 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on March 30, 2021, 12:28:13 pm

I think my favourite James Acaster rant was after the team task where Rhod Gilbert just fucked off and left him and Phil Wang to it only for Wang to end up going to Gilbert and leaving Acaster

Was that the one where he was wishing the garage was open, then after, saw Rhod Gilbert go and open it

I liked the one where they had to find an orange in some socks and Rhod Gilbert asked Alex to go and get him one.
He went on a great rant back in the studio about Gilbert shoving the orange up his arse.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #66 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:39:37 pm »

Quote from: Just Elmo? on March 30, 2021, 12:30:07 pm

Wasn't really aware of Mike Wozniak before this but I'm enjoying him so far.

I've only ever seen him in Greg's Man Down show which I think he co wrote.

Welshred · « **Reply #67 on:** March 30, 2021, 12:46:42 pm »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on March 30, 2021, 12:37:27 pm

Was that the one where he was wishing the garage was open, then after, saw Rhod Gilbert go and open it

I liked the one where they had to find an orange in some socks and Rhod Gilbert asked Alex to go and get him one.
He went on a great rant back in the studio about Gilbert shoving the orange up his arse.

Yeah it was, asked if the garage door was open for them too only for the video to see Gilbert close it

Welshred · « **Reply #68 on:** April 1, 2021, 09:26:22 pm »

I love how much Alex is winding Jamali up

smutchin · « **Reply #69 on:** April 2, 2021, 03:51:52 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on April 1, 2021, 09:26:22 pm

I love how much Alex is winding Jamali up

Very much enjoyed Alex 'forgetting' the calendar was already in the room.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #70 on:** April 4, 2021, 02:44:27 pm »

Season 9 with Baddiel and co is a return to form after season 8. All good contestants.

Shame though they don't the individual tasks anymore.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #71 on:** April 8, 2021, 10:52:11 pm »

Best episode for a while I think, that one.

Welshred · « **Reply #72 on:** April 8, 2021, 11:07:33 pm »

Yeah it was a great episode. Quite a few genuinely laugh out loud moments, think I might rewatch over the weekend

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #73 on:** April 22, 2021, 09:55:25 pm »

Oh Mike

Welshred · « **Reply #74 on:** April 22, 2021, 09:55:55 pm »

Had a feeling this would be bumped after that

the last 3 episodes have been great

Ed-Zeppelin · « **Reply #75 on:** April 22, 2021, 09:59:21 pm »

It’s like a casserole down there... Ha!

This series has been great.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #76 on:** April 24, 2021, 08:45:25 pm »

Wozniak fart

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #77 on:** May 1, 2021, 10:36:51 am »

"You've got no chutzpah"

bradders1011 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 2, 2021, 01:00:21 pm »

Kind of wish they hadn't revealed the alphabet pattern for the instructions task until afterwards, because it was so bloody frustrating watching them fail when you know.

jackh · « **Reply #79 on:** May 2, 2021, 02:21:33 pm »

Fair play to Charlotte Ritchie - somehow, she manages to grin & bear it. Definitely a future in resilience talks for her.