20 Questions with JENNY ECLAIR | Series 15 | Taskmaster

[@JosephJPratt]

Just observing the taskmaster portrait is a Taskonbury line up poster: Nell Diamond, The Clump Stumps, Rosalind, Diverse Stripes, The Ollies, Caravanimals, Bosh and Products of Conception. The details the production crew put in are simply admirable.

[@barneymetcalfe8896]

For the life of me I can’t remember where Caravanimals came from

[@kenziebarber3662]

​​@@barneymetcalfe8896 I think it's from the first NYT, John Hannah caravana

[@jerkwater407]

Great lineup. Too bad they couldn't get the House Queens. 😄

[@nvrmnde]

@@jerkwater407 now that's practically criminal they didn't use that one! most of these are boringly s 5&7 based.

[@nvrmnde]

@@kenziebarber3662 thank you! it was bugging me that it CAN'T just be a reference to the caravan itself, but didn't remember this!

[@NiceWindow]

Hiding sofa guy is making me uneasy

[@HailCaesar333]

Have they been in all the vids?

[@lilyweatherwaxHRH]

That’s probably the point :)

[@Fanney47]

​@@HailCaesar333 yup. Last vid he had a cup of tea.

[@geek9642]

I think we need the podcast to look into this Lou and Jack

[@captainchaos3667]

I'm quite certain they are operating the GoPro mount.

[@kevinw712]

notice how Alex DOESN'T have to prove that he supposedly guessed David Bowie correctly lol Jenny Eclair was the one only one of the lineup I was 100% unaware of when first announced, and I adore her. She's like a Jo Brand but who actually wants to be there

[@poilboiler]

A non-lazy Jo Brand? :D

[@ManWalksDogs]

Jenny's from Jo's era of stand-up. There was a time on telly in the 90s when if it wasn't Jo getting booked for an appearance, it was Jenny.

[@terranovarubacha5473]

Jo Brand grew on me over time. When she lights up, well, I think it's worth waiting for

[@liapique]

I can hear Jenny speaking all day long. She's such a delight!

[@Elwaves2925]

She's like several others on this show for me. Before I either didn't like or didn't care one way or the other about them. Then they come on the show and they're excellent.

[@dropbearkellyevehammond4446]

It felt like all day..

[@colindavid2078]

Seriously? I think she is the worst contestant to ever have on the show!

[@Elwaves2925]

@@colindavid2078 For me, that's easily Katherine Ryan by a very long way. She's the only contestant who I don't enjoy rewatching in clips.

[@spitfiregrrrl]

I see the person behind the sofa but it also really looks like someone is in that chair under the blanket. The way it is draped at the bottom looks like it’s covering feet, and the pillow helps hide the shape. I’m hoping more and more people are hiding for future interviews!

[@emilylemay3722]

Contestant interviews never fail to make me smile

[@adamrice1087]

Jenny is my favorite contestant out of all series. She has strong people skills and is very humble about herself.

[@barneymetcalfe8896]

The fact she named her person AND someone else I love makes me love her. Two of my favourites. And the one she almost she went with was definitely inspired by the 60s aesthetic.

[@lorihopkins6328]

I feel like there’s more than just one person hiding now

[@jennidoesherbest]

RIGHT??

[@Elwaves2925]

Do you mean more than one in the room, or a different person each interview?

[@lorihopkins6328]

@@Elwaves2925 it looked like there could have been another person on the chair behind Alex under the blanket… I kept seeing legs and feet…. Although probably my imagination

[@Elwaves2925]

@@lorihopkins6328 I don't see it myself, the blanket is too flat for them to be in the chair and the chair is against the radiator, so they can't be behind it. I can kinda see where you get the feet idea from though, because of how the blanket is scrunched up. After the first interview I did wonder if the person would move to the chair at some point but it seems they're staying put.

[@lorihopkins6328]

@@Elwaves2925 yes, I agree the scrunched bottoms kept deceiving my eyes Every time I searched for a body though or head, it didn’t add up

[@merty5713]

I didn't know anything about her before the show but she is my favourite already. I watched her stand-up clips on youtube too she is Mother.

[@athenagreen5390]

Interesting how Jenny is seemingly the only person here who actually seemed to pay some attention to her surroundings. Such a good cast this series, definitely one I'll have to come back to.

[@comradeniamh7771]

i would listen to jenny eclair read the back of a cereal box!

[@MinekEzQM]

Who would like to see David Correos in the background disguised as a lamp, instead of the sofa guy? :D ✋

[@mickharrison90]

"no you can just remember, you've been here several months now" 😂😂

[@terranovarubacha5473]

I'd love to know how Mae feels about being described as upsettingly clever

[@terryeubanks8797]

Amazing how Alex guessed all 5 famous people successfully, he has a real gift. He should go on Taskmaster.

[@starryxblue]

I don't want to infantilise a grown woman but it was so damn cute when she told Alex she still missed him while they were in the same room.

[@MedEvil1c]

0:39 the legs behind the couch enjoying a cuppa ☕️

[@ManWalksDogs]

that's a camera not a cuppa!📸

[@cannibalbananas]

Not sure if the contestants really don't notice the person beside the couch or if they tune them out since they're used to the camera crew on set.

[@carolmurphy7572]

She is an absolute delight!

[@Elwaves2925]

No cuppa but we had definite signs of movement. The intrigue continues.

[@mhicnanolc]

Omg!!! Why have I just discovered this delightful human being?

[@yazminledger742]

Amazing as always. Cant wait to watch the next show :)

[@MB-dg3lr]

I wonder what will be the task involving all the famous people they wrote down.....

[@Aviertje]

It's taken me until now to realize, but Alex is just pulling a quick one on the contestants. Usually the point would be for such a game to gave him guess the person based on the answers to the twenty questions... but asking about the identity of the actual person is an obvious no-go for that kind of game. Yet the way he ends his questions session (19 is 'Is your person X', and 20 is 'Who is your person') makes contestants think he has made his final determination so they'll answer. All the other weird questions inbetween just distract the crap out of the contestants for them to be thrown off balance on the concept of the game itself. Alex being so low-key victorious about his guess by displaying the task reinforces this for me: if this was a studio task, I imagine there to be banter about everyone just letting him win. I'm not sure if I've seen all the videos of this series, but I really hope one of the contestants is going to be like 'I am not telling you' at the final question, or at the very least answer in a round-about way ('my hero', 'a very handsome man', etc.) to get one over on Alex. xD

[@Tao_Tology]

Voiceover: 'You watched this whole video without noticing the large wooden eagle/gryffin's head on the sofa.'

[@stevej1154]

Jenny Clare Hargreaves, if you’re curious.

[@MedEvil1c]

love the phrase: my ears are here 😊

[@JustKeith]

Who is behind the couch?

[@rickybarnard5611]

A rug of many colours that my momma made for meee 🎵Makes me think of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colours haha.

[@prsnanair]

Sofa dude with a camera at 2:55 👀

[@aaron___wise]

Great as always

[@cancerino666]

0:42 I spot a little cameraman hiding like a cat, with its tail out.

[@nigeljames6017]

Are you talking about the guy beside the sofa with his feet peeking out ? He’s been In every interview, or have you spotted someone else ?

[@TarunoNafs]

You mean paws

[@hi_im_patrick]

Really enjoying these 20 Question interviews lately! Can't wait for series 15 to come out :)

[@somewherenowhere676]

It's already airing?

[@blackdragoncyrus]

It's out.

[@antygod]

episode 2 was on Thursday; they are on KZbin, just not on this channel (yet)

[@blackdragoncyrus]

What's the story behind the sitting man, I wonder.

[@Jojoblurp]

I know I can't prove it but I did manage to guess Jenny's person as soon as Alex asked about the magic tricks.

[@TalesFromTheUnderside]

I originally thought Elvis, but guessed Bowie when she said “this person creates magic”. The suggestive environmental influences and her comment about great hair also narrow it down.

[@glavatazelva]

it's a real shame you don't put the whole episodes on youtube! you probably have a good reason, but I miss new sequels!

[@StellaKnights]

are we ever going to find out why theres someone hiding behind the sofa

[@AxeltheGSD]

Sound guy

[@fugithegreat]

My thinking is it's the person controlling the camera on the table.

[@josh34578]

The questions about the objects out of view influence the contestant to look around behind them after the interview is over and not in the direction of the hidden person.

[@RaviStarr7]

They're only allowed to look at Alex though.

[@josh34578]

@@RaviStarr7 "...after the interview is over..."

[@sallysmiles3214]

I hope we get to see season 15 on here soon!

[@damonteufel]

So, was that guy sitting in the corner behind the couch in all of the interviews? EDIT: the answer is yes. Yes, he was.

[@tony113000]

The hidden man moved !!!!!

[@noneofyoubusiness4895]

Bowie! Called it!

[@moler]

I don't know why I while watching Jenny - having always im mind "Hi di Hi"??? Maybe she reminding me on Sue Pollard?

[@RealBradMiller]

BRACE, BRACE..BRACE!

[@RealBradMiller]

She is matching the color pallette of the room so well. 🍊

[@ohnoagremlin]

if you post about hiding sofa guy three times he comes out your bathroom mirror and gets you

[@janmitchell641]

Love Jenny Eclair!

[@birdrustler]

Alex asked way more than 20 questions

[@1Chimico]

Alex just writing down "60's"

[@BOABModels]

According to Wikipedia, Jenny's real name is Jenny Hargreaves. It's quite common for comedians to change their stage name to something more funny or memorable. Some did it for Equity reasons too of course.

[@notondisplay]

I came here for sofa guy-who in the world are these other two people? I recognized Sofa Guy immediately, though.

[@seanmahnke5469]

Jenny Eclair is simply adorable

[@shayleehohapata2680]

I want to be Jenny Eclair when I'm older 😂

[@frankshailes3205]

Jenny Clare Hargreaves, if anyone was wondering.

[@kisbie]

Why has no-one picked Alex’s wonky teeth as the dominant feature of his face? Then he’d have to ask all his questions with his teeth on show. 😂

[@RFC-3514]

When they pick a feature they don't know what it's for.

[@akaicedtea6236]

They haven't done any tasks yet so they still like him.

[@RFC-3514]

@@akaicedtea6236 - These were recorded at the end of the series, as indicated by the fact that Alex says "you've spent the last six months coming into this room".

[@kida4313]

I actually thought it was Bowie. No idea why.

[@tuwaq9844]

Me too I was actually so shocked i guessed it half way through.

[@kisbie]

I guessed Elvis. Not far off.

[@TarunoNafs]

She IS observant!

[@danniantagonist]

Love her! 😻

[@CidFFVII]

I need series15 in the US

[@MoistlyMoist]

is no one going to mention the lurking lurker taking pics at the end of the lounge?

[@MinekEzQM]

Comments keep mention him since the first "20 questions" interview. This is the third one...

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

Who's the person tucked behind the side of the sofa?

[@rt-cz5qv]

I am getting John Mclean vibes 😊.

[@netulv]

Whats up with the person behind the couch?

[@esteban280889]

This is better. First one that was suggested to me was the other version I didn't realise existed. I was wondering why it was on Alex the whole time until I saw a comment about rotating then thought it was weird it didnt auto rotate like the others

[@ZwoolkTheNarwhale]

Why has no one mentioned the horse head that has appeared on the sofa

[@colindavid2078]

Jenny Eclair has always been a nutter, and Taskmaster just approved it for me!!! Sorry, but the woman is just nutss!!!!!!

[@Walperion_Music]

Lol is that unnerving moving black creature thing behind the sofa an unproffessional sound guy or is it inentional? Someone like maybe Johnny Vegas.

[@rubenmontoya4147]

He’s been there for all the interviews. One time he had a cup of tea.

[@niamhperceives]

why is there a person hiding behind the sofa??🤣🤣

[@theTRUTHgroup]

I can't help but wonder if anybody's going to ask Alex why a man is sitting behind the couch. :O

[@TPHRyan]

There's crew in random places constantly while they film, no idea why they'd suddenly question the Andy (probably) hiding in a 360° shot

[@Tao_Tology]

At this point they had filmed all their team and not-in-studio tasks, plus been getting their prize tasks ready. (And, I'm assuming, they were interviewed once they were back to film the studio episodes.) I doubt anything in that house seems strange now.

[@AldWitch]

How on earth did I know it was David Bowie?

[@aleksandersikorski1735]

I wonder who this person hiding behind the couch is?

[@RFC-3514]

Banksy.

[@dolphintouchmichellepsychi6217]

Who is snuggling to hide next to lounge chair???

[@J-Wolf789]

I quite like these interviews but can we all please acknowledge that some of Alex's 20 questions are not actually questions... For example: Describe the rug in quite a bit of detail"

[@paulagrunwell7050]

Me too, creepy person hiding!

[@priceandpride]

no one is going to address the man behind the couch?

[@netsirkj]

i really wish they did hard cuts instead of the spinning animations, i got real dizzy T_T

[@danilopapais1464]

So, who is sitting behind the couch? Is it Ivo?

[@Abhothra]

So you're dripfeed releasing these whilst Channel 4 (amongst others) Are uploading actual fragments of this series on here as well?

[@kaetrinallen3798]

Who is hiding behind the sofa guy?

[@RaviStarr7]

Why's the couch person getting less subtle?

[@theinqov]

I thought her celebrity was going to be Jesus.

[@JackassJimbo]

I gussed it :D

[@jono2851]

whats the deal with the guy in the corner lol

[@suzieb8366]

Okay creepy person hiding behind sofa!

[@Rosalind-butNotThatOne]

....why is there a horse head on the couch

[@englandcalling9721]

Two episodes in, and watching Alex and Greg juggle gender-neutral terms, when talking about Mae, has become an enjoyable task, all of its own. So far, series 15 has been more edgy, but equally funny.

[@algae0]

*Mae

[@dearvictoria4716]

Not totally sure what you mean. Neither of them have so much as hesitated (that I've noticed) over anyone's pronouns.

[@canadianmoth]

​@@FussyPickleswell you sure convinced me 😅

[@englandcalling9721]

@@dearvictoria4716 Alex is the main one, with little skits on using 'they' rather than her (both episodes). Neither are poking fun, it's simply the linguistic gymnastics involved when referring to Mae and not using 'her'.

[@englandcalling9721]

@@algae0 Thank you. Duly corrected.

[@poodlemuffin]

The fact that they’re now constantly praising May in the individual interviews and on the podcast is just cementing that they’re going to be boringly competent throughout the whole series.

[@dropbearkellyevehammond4446]

Jenny, the 1st contestant bored me to tears & annoyed me to distraction! Yes, I'm perfectly horrid for saying this but it's true.

[@unclem7816]

Fairly uninspiring series so far. Hopefully improves.

[@jasonk5251]

Remember when TM used to have funny and interesting contestants? What crypt did they exhume this creep from?

[@vespadavidson2315]

Observational....... is that similar to observant.... but made up.! 😂👍.

[@psrpippy]

Who was the bloke hiding in the corner? Very weird.