Basic recipe 28

Episode synopsis

In this one-episode special, presenter Adrian Chiles, presenter Claudia Winkleman, athlete Jonnie Peacock (represented in the studio by comedian Alan Davies), grime artist Lady Leshurr, and politician Sayeeda Warsi compete for Greg's golden eyebrows.

Along the way, they must bring in the most beguiling, unwieldy, shiny thing, daringly put an egg into an eggcup, drink all the vinegar, navigate a course with an extendable pole, and turn a ball into a competitor's head.

Title context

'Basic recipe 28' was the recipe highlighted by Adrian Chiles, from a recipe book he found in the caravan, during the 'Daringly put the egg in the eggcup' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Uuden vuoden kujeet 2', which translates as 'New Year's larks 2'. [Translator credit: zador]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! Hello! And welcome, everybody, to a tantalising Taskmaster treat. I'm Greg Davies, and I've decreed that comedians take a New Year's break from humiliation, and I have sent my minions out to scoop up five players from entirely different worlds. Some would say they are fools to have said 'yes'. That their credibility and their areas of expertise will be destroyed by appearing on this show. I am one of the people who would say that. I agree with that statement. At the end of tonight, one of them will console themselves with a majestic prize: my Golden Eyebrows of Desire, cocked as they are with suggestive potent energy. Mm-mm! So, here we go. Let's meet our eclectic five, battling for my brow.

Assistant Intro

And next to me, a man who whispered his New Year's resolution to me after a few drinks this Christmas. Whether he's succeed in 'bringing back the patriarchy', only time will tell. It's little Alex Horne!

Episode prize

The prize up for grabs in this special is a trophy featuring Greg's golden eyebrows.

Taskmaster's Sign-off

The winner of this special edition is Adrian Chiles! Please head up to the stage to admire your beguiling, unwieldy, shiny prizes and collect your trophy!