Episode 4: Unbung

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the most impressive stolen item, get an exercise ball into a kayak, perform an original Christmas song, name powerful animals while throwing chocolate fish into a fishbowl, and play a game of 'Empty briefcase, or briefcase full of onions?'.

Title context

'Unbung' was Matt Heath's advice to David Correos, during the 'Get the Swiss ball into the kayak' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Sweden's SVT Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Kan någon slå en utter?', which translates as 'Can you beat an otter?'. This is a reference to the 'Name powerful animals and throw a chocolate fish into a fishbowl' task, and specifically to Matt Heath's animal of choice. [Translator credit: DANI]

Taskmaster Intro

Kia ora koutou katoa. Welcome to the fourth episode of Taskmaster. My name is Jeremy Wells, and I am the Taskmaster. A few months ago, I forced five talented comedians to complete a series of tasks that did not necessarily utilise any of their pre-existing talents. At the end of the whole taxing season, one will be crowned Taskmaster champion, and they will take home my head cast in gold, forged by the team at a much cheaper West Auckland equivalent of Weta Workshop.

Note: 'Kia ora koutou katoa' is Māori for 'Hello everyone'.

Assistant Intro

I'd like to take this moment to give a shout-out to the essential workers, Taskmasters' assistants. The last year and a half has proven just how vital they are. One I'm particularly fond of is my own one, and that's Paul Williams.

Taskmaster's Sign-off

What a journey of discovery we've been on today. We've become acquainted with the inflatable balls of Switzerland. We've familiarised ourselves with the pagan talking fox rituals of the Montgomery family. And, most importantly, we've discovered that our winner for episode four is Guy Montgomery!