Taskmaster Series 3, Episode 1 - 'A Pea In A Haystack'

Introduction and Prize Task00:00:32

Greg Davis introduces the new series of Taskmaster and the five contestants: Al Murray, Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhury, Dave Gorman, and Sarah Pascoe. The first prize task is to bring the most flamboyant clock. Al brings a stove, Dave brings a microwave, Rob brings a wristwatch, Paul brings a tortoise sundial, and Sarah brings a Freddie Mercury themed clock. Greg ranks the clocks and awards the first points.

Task 1: Microwave Steps00:05:52

The first full task requires contestants to get to a microwave in as few steps as possible before it dings. The track contains hurdles and goose poop. Rob rolls across the ground, Paul uses hurdles to avoid stepping, Dave takes large steps, and Al and Sarah walk on their knees. Rob wins the task due to having the fewest steps.

Task 2: Propel the Pea00:15:12

Contestants must propel a frozen pea the furthest distance so it lands and remains on a red carpet. Sarah throws it 18.27 meters. Paul uses a racket but it gets wedged in the strings. Dave claims he didn't cheat but is disqualified. Rob drives a wheelbarrow around the garden 414 meters to propel the pea. Al takes a taxi to Slough to propel his pea.

Task 3: Make a Snowman00:26:07

Contestants have one hour to make the best snowman despite there being no snow. Rob makes a marshmallow man. Sarah and Al use ice cream and mashed potatoes respectively to create frozen figures. Paul creates a snow bear using ice and a teddy bear. Dave makes a mashed potato snowman. Greg awards the win to Dave for being the most recognizable snowman.

Task 4: Balance Your Swedes00:38:33

For the final task, contestants must balance as many swedes as possible on top of a standing swede within 100 seconds. Rob and Sarah balance eight swedes each. Dave balances 11 swedes. Al balances 12 swedes. Paul balances 12 swedes as well. Al Murray is declared the winner of the episode with 16 points.