Episode 5: A wind-dried puffin

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the most high-octane item, put the largest thing inside a balloon, create a remarkable watercooler moment, greet Alex from many different countries, and identify the Finns from a line-up. Also, some of Mark Watson's cheeky texts to the Taskmaster are revealed.

Title context

'A wind-dried puffin' was a phrase uttered by Bob Mortimer as part of a question to the Finnish people on stage during the 'Identify the Finns' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'En vindtørret søpapegøje', which translates as 'A wind-dried puffin'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Tuulen kuivattama lunni', which translates as 'A wind-dried puffin'. [Translator credit: zador]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello, I'm Greg Davies, and this is Taskmaster. Thanks for having us in your lives. It's episode five of series five, and there are five contestants, each waiting to battle it out for a maximum of five points in the five tasks we've scheduled for tonight's competition. Coincidence? Yeah, it is coincidence. Let's meet the people with a rampant desire to take home this - oooh! - overtly sensual statue trophy. Please welcome our contestants.

Assistant Intro

And, as pathetic as he is sycophantic, desperate and irritating, it's Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

Here's a thought. Instead of getting a drink from your water cooler when you go to work on Monday, why not kick it and then bang it? Let's hear it one more time for tonight's winner, Mr Mark Watson! Thank you very much for believing in me. Good night!