Episode 4: Residue around the hoof

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the most extraordinary souvenir, make Marmite, do something remarkable synchronised, play spot the difference, sneeze the fastest, and play a game of 'Greg says...'. In a thrilling tie-breaker, two contenstants compete to see who can most quickly backthrow a picture of a Swede into a bin.

Title context

'Residue around the hoof' was a phrase used by Bob Mortimer, when describing how long it takes to make Marmite from a cow, after his attempt at the 'Make marmite' task

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Bundfald omkring kloven', which translates as 'Sediment around the hoof'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Kiteitä kavion ympärillä', which translates as 'Crystals around the hoof'. [Translator credit: zador]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! Hello again. And hello, welcome to Taskmaster. I'm Greg Davies, and this, as I've just said, is Taskmaster. At the end of today's episode, we'll have reached the halfway point in the series. Before we know it, a glorious winner will be holding this lovely trophy high above their head, weeping uncontrollably with massive tears of giddy joy. So, let's amble towards that pitiful eventuality and meet this week's guest panel of regular contestants.

Assistant Intro

And, here still, but very much under the probation period of his contract, it is my furry little friend... It's little Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

So what have we learnt today? We've learnt that even Alex Horne's closest friends don't notice when he's not there. But, hey now, don't forget, it's all about Mark tonight. Well done to him, and well done to you for watching. Good night!