Episode 10: Think about the spirit

Episode synopsis

In this series finale, the contestants must bring in the best thing that is very long and thin, do the most preposterous thing with a chickpea, make a lovely cup of tea, complete seven tasks in any order, and select the shortest breadstick. In a thrilling tie-breaker, two contestants must use a spread to delay a pop-up toy.

Title context

'Think about the spirit' was part of something Greg Davies said during a discussion about rule-breaking by certain contestants in the 'Complete the seven tasks in any order' tasks.

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Tænk på ånden', which translates as 'Think about the spirit'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Mietitään tehtävän henkeä', which translates as 'Let's think about the spirit of the mission'. [Translator credit: zador]
• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Tenk på instillingen', which translates as 'Consider the setting'. 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]

Assistant Intro

And sitting me next to me is someone who's had to put up with a lot of cruel, unflattering, sniping introductions across the series. I love him. I really love him. So, go wild, as I introduce a man who looks like a pipe-cleaner crossed with a weasel. He's not thin or fat, old or young. His favourite song is genuinely 'It's My Life' by Doctor Alban. It's little Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

And so I bid you farewell. Thank you to our truly tremendous cast for being everything a Taskmaster could've dreamed of. Let's have one more cheer, for our monumental series champion, Ed Gamble!