Taskmaster Series 17 !new! -

Team tasks are always a highlight. In Series 17, the teams were split into Steve Pemberton & Sophie Willan (The Odd Couple) versus John, Nick, and Joanne (The Committee). The task required one blindfolded person to follow verbal instructions to collect five rubber ducks from a paddling pool filled with baked beans.

, the posh, self-deprecating toff, had the unenviable job of being the "shouty man" of the group. While he entered with a reputation for being highly strung, the show weaponised his nerves. He became the self-appointed barrister of the Taskmaster house, constantly arguing for points, misinterpreting simple instructions, and sweating profusely in a way that delighted the audience. His narrative arc—desperate to win, constantly thwarted by his own overthinking—was the perfect engine for the show’s scoring system. taskmaster series 17

, the elder statesman of the group (and half of The League of Gentlemen ), was perhaps the biggest revelation. Fans expected him to be dark and twisted; instead, he was delightfully mundane and surprisingly wholesome. His joy at simple tasks, his genuine enthusiasm, and his refusal to play the "celebrity" card made him instantly lovable. He was the cool teacher on a school trip, barely holding it together but having a wonderful time. Team tasks are always a highlight