Episode 2: Trapped in a loveless marriage

Episode synopsis

In this episode, the contestants must bring in the object which makes them feel weirdest when they look at it, compose and then perform a musical solo, build a bridge over the red green for a potato, achieve an impressive effect with a single breath, and create a picture of an animal on the back of their T-shirt.

Title context

Frankie Boyle explains, during the 'Achieve an impressive effect with a single breath' task, that he's never really played golf, since he is not "trapped in a loveless marriage".

Alternate Titles

• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Rakkaudettoman liiton loukussa', which translates as 'Trapped in a loveless marriage'. [Translator credit: zador]
• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Fanget i et kjærlighetsløst ekteskap', which translates as 'Trapped in a loveless marriage'. 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! I'm Greg Davies, and this is Taskmaster, the modern-day equivalent of the Colosseum - but instead of swords, we use tasks, and instead of lions, we also use tasks. And, rather than contestants fighting each other for a life of respect and riches, they're trying to get a rubbish trophy. It's nothing like the Colosseum. Happy now? How about you shut your sweet mouth? How about you try writing 15 series' worth of intros? Too busy going for a meal with Debbie, aren't you, huh?! Yeah! I see you! Please welcome our gladiators of tasking.

Assistant Intro

And, sitting next to me, a man who confided in me that he sometimes deliberately revs his engine in traffic because it makes him feel like he's 'in charge of all women'. It's... little Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

We've learnt that if your husband's back late from a round of golf, he's not necessarily having an affair. His swing might have been impeded by Frankie Boyle's whistle.