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Episode 1: Gluten free

Image of a chunk of bread lying on a lawn (a reference to the 'Hit a piece of fruit with some bread' task), with the episode title, 'Gluten free', superimposed on it.
Air date:
21/10/2020
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Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the best thing they can't live without, make a sculpture of something using items starting with the same letter, make a cocktail using ingredients which rhyme, hit a piece of fruit with some bread, and pack a suitcase as close to 23kg as possible.

Title context

'Gluten free' was uttered by Leigh Hart during the 'Hit a piece of fruit with some bread' task.

Alternate Titles

  • On Sweden's SVT Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Glutenfri filosofi', which translates as 'Gluten-free philosophy'. This is a reference to the 'Hit a piece of fruit with some bread' task, in which one of the type of bread was gluten-free. Not sure where the philosophy comes into it, though. [Translator credit: DANI]

    Assistant Intro

    Assisting me along the way, mainly because his schedule is much lighter than mine, is my close confidante and 2IC, Paul Williams!

    Taskmaster's Sign-off

    It's been an educational evening. We've learnt that cocktails don't need alcohol or liqui. We've learnt that one should never, ever underestimate the power of gluten-free bread. And, most importantly, we've learnt that Brynley Stent is the winner of episode one, and is one step closer to taking home my golden head. Most importantly, she has saved her relationship. Good on you, Brynley.

    Official episode video

    This is a full episode video from an official YouTube channel source. Due to international streaming rights, it may be blocked in your region.

    Episode stats

    Points Awarded
    75
    Disquals
    2
    Assignment Type
    Solo
    5
    100%
    Team
    0
    0%
    Special
    0
    0%
    Split
    0
    0%
    Tie-Break
    0
    0%
    Task Format
    Prize
    1
    20%
    Filmed
    3
    60%
    Homework
    0
    0%
    Live
    1
    20%
    Judgment Type
    Objective
    2
    40%
    Subjective
    3
    60%
    Combination
    0
    0%
    Unjudged
    0
    0%
    No. of Task Briefs
    Single
    4
    80%
    Multiple
    1
    20%
    Task Originality
    Original
    5
    100%
    Adapted
    0
    0%

    Subtitles

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