Episode 3: Hollowing out a baguette

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the best subscription, camouflage themselves, make a Taskmaster movie trailer, persuade three animals to stand on a mat, transfer water from one fishbowl to another, and play a game of musical words. In the thrilling tie-breaker task, two contestants must decant wine from one bottle to another from atop an umpire's chair.

Title context

'Hollowing out a baguette' was something that Hugh Dennis narrated himself as doing, during the 'Transfer water from one fishbowl to another' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Udhulning af en baguette', which translates as 'Hollowing out a baguette'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Hän kovertaa patonkia', which translates as 'He hollows out a baguette'. [Translator credit: zador]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! I'm Greg Davies and this is Taskmaster. As we venture deeper into the series, the competition to win this, the most aesthetically rewarding statue in television, continues to grow in intensity. There are five comedians lurking the shadows, ready to prove their worth and become the series champion. Let's hear their names now.

Assistant Intro

And, ever-present, is my beta male assistant, Alex Horne.

Taskmaster's Sign-off

So, what have we learnt today? Well, we've learnt that Lolly is bad at rules, camouflage and identifying birds. And that Mel transports meat in gloves. That's the end of the show, then. Please clap your hands together once more for today's winner, Mr Joe Lycett! Goodbye!