Episode 5: Meat

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the cutest thing, slide as far as possible, don some diving gear while maintaining small talk with a Swede, do incompatible things with a bathtub, throw something into something else, and make the longest continuous noise. In a thrilling tie-breaker, two contestants compete to eat the most peas.

Title context

'Meat' was what Greg Davies suggested that his and Alex's fictional company exported, as they roleplayed what people's reactions might be to the contestants' attempts in the 'Throw something into something' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Kød', which translates as 'Meat'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Liha', which translates as 'Meat'. [Translator credit: zador]
• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Kjøtt', which translates as 'Meat'. Note: this Norwegian translation of the title only appears in the subtitles for the episode, whereas the episode title listed on the platform is the original English title. [Translator credit: Jan Harald]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! Thank you. Stop it. Thank you. I'm Greg Davies. Welcome to Taskmaster. What a series this is turning out to be. The Taskmaster trophy is edging closer to having a proud new owner, and our comedians have never had to work so hard for something in their lives, because, let's face it, they've got it pretty easy. Let's meet them now.

Assistant Intro

And, sidled up beside me, in his inferior armchair, it's little Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

So, what have we learnt today? We've learnt that kids can't work together, and the planet is gonna go up in flames. We're all gonna burn. Please put your hands together for tonight's magnificent winner, Mr Hugh Dennis! Farewell!