James Acaster Gets TOLD OFF By Greg Davies | Taskmaster

[@NoodleCollie]

At 14:42, you can see Greg's first mildly amused reaction before he realises he could have a lot more fun by switching into teacher mode.

[@CodeNinj]

James plays the opposing bit so well too

[@joodajoo]

No 100% that is the teacher look from "lol" internally too the outward shift,

[@TheSnozzwangler]

I'm really sorry sir, an older boy told me to do it...

[@MrSpud900]

I think the guy next to him thought he was genuinely angry at first that’s why he tried to grab him 😂

[@cristobalk1268]

Greg,s was a teacher before being famus

[@nehamaw]

That moment when he takes him aside was probably my favourite moment of taskmaster history.

[@tappy8741]

Which is why the douchebags that run this channel put it in the last 30 seconds of a 15 minute video. The taskmaster channel is the one to watch for taskmaster clips as there's less of this sort of thing

[@rowox]

Yes this and Jessica Knappet naming “The Knappet” are in my top three moments and they’re both in the same series

[@lethiapage4767]

And Katherine Ryan's meltdown about sports. 😂

[@rachelw1076]

James never saying hello or goodbye to Alex for the entire series was a strangely comforting constant.

[@esterelina]

James Acaster has got to be my weirdest celebrity crush ever... The man is constantly dressed like a kid in the 90s and is so chaotic but so cute at the same time

[@TheBehm08]

Same. And I’m straight 😂

[@Michelle-ee6we]

@@TheBehm08 😆

[@endgamefond]

So true. I thought he was in his 20's

[@cmarq817]

Not weirdest. Perfectly logical … I also have a crush in him

[@KeepAnEyeOnDan]

@@endgamefond 😲 I googled his age after seeing your comment. I thought the same

[@ApexATL]

Greg and James need to tour as a comedic duo or something. Pure gold

[@thegladerscreed3677]

+1

[@big_almcc]

Everyone saying Greg went into teacher mode ignoring that he has spoken at length about being regarded as a terrible teacher. Admitted to throwing peas at students during exam performances.

[@Gnarlf]

Yes... but he had no peas at hand ^^ And the rest of taskmaster is basically that in a nutshell, isn't it?

[@Alconium]

While I get that he's a self-admitted terrible teacher. It's obvious that if nothing else he had discipline down because that is 120% Teacher mode. The bigger problem is nobody teacher mode'd him for throwing peas! But if they had we wouldn't have all this nonsense!

[@jacobl6714]

okay but this is real clear evidence of good teacher-ing. Plus what a hole is gonna say "oh yeah i was the best teacher ever, nailed it, onto a comedy career" lol

[@jackinahandcart]

As someone who’s mum was a teacher, that’s pure teacher mode. My mum has mum mode AND teacher mode and let me tell you that teacher mode is far more terrifying 😂

[@jacobl6714]

@@jackinahandcart oh nooo. The terror : p Not being sarcastic, that must have been an intense old time lol

[@chestnutbloke305]

Greg went into teacher mode on James.

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

Exactly, that was Teacher Mode for sure

[@danielmiddleham9881]

😂😂 exactly

[@clairemurphy3953]

I was literally about to come and comment this same thing! 😂😂

[@zakcordery9241]

@@MagnaRyuuDesigns my m

[@meetaverma8372]

Multiple times in the series

[@neb6705]

"person or woman" is criminally underrated

[@meetaverma8372]

As a woman, myself, that joke makes me laugh and cry at the same time.

[@HorrorDiva01]

He OR SHE!

[@thewingedporpoise]

they OR SHE

[@laylaaam4310]

what minute was this?

[@ZarkowsWorld]

@@thewingedporpoise one they or many they?

[@Roeinesmati]

The person or woman is one of my favourite moments ever

[@snickycrow]

It's actually a callback to one of James' jokes from Repertoire. Really funny with that in mind.

[@saveoursquirrels4241]

Real "they (or she)" moment

[@Alia-bc3rc]

You know when you hold a cat's nape it just freezes? Greg totally did that to James.

[@mandi8345]

James totally flashed back to getting in trouble at school too, you can hear it right as Greg said, "its alright, heeey heeey, its okay" And I mean.....for an already tall man to have the headmaster, arm around shoulder, towering over him.....Id flash back too. But when Greg turns and gives the class the 'shut it' look, I lost it 🤣

[@phoebezimmerer7572]

I love how Rod's "suggestion" that Greg take his second attempt sounds vaguely threatening.

[@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23]

I think that wad Rhod trying to get Greg to give him a break bc they both tend to antagonise each other, Greg and James, but while James is blunt force Greg is surgical precision about it.

[@SvenicusGermainus]

James looks tall until he stands next to Greg. Greg dwarfs him lol.

[@DeLuciosX]

Greg dwarfs everyone. Even little Alex Horne is 1,88 meter. That's already pretty tall.

[@libidinousbear4563]

Holy shit I just realized Greg is 6 foot 8

[@katem488]

I love how James is 6'1!

[@frankelder1158]

I stood beside James in a train station in London once and he is pretty tall. I can't imagine what Greg looks like in real life!

[@davidfrance2915]

Greg Davies putting his hand on the back of James' neck felt a lot like Bane. "Do you feel in charge?"

[@alexandrarifenburg8135]

Honestly though, it shows that Greg used to be a teacher. That was a beautiful reaction to James' unintentional reaction to the box.

[@marycanary86]

when greg looks up at james and is ALMOST smiling but just manages to pull himself together XD

[@travelwell6049]

The ruling of the hooplaring is the most unfair moment in the history of British television.

[@Ktcsr17]

No joe and the potato in the hole was the most unfair in history lol

[@travelwell6049]

@@Ktcsr17 hahaha, Ok I’ll see if I can find that one

[@Ktcsr17]

@@travelwell6049 here’s the link be prepared to have your heart broken lol

[@travelwell6049]

@@Ktcsr17 I watched it. It was incredibly unfair. I must admit though, I did kinda find it more funny than heartbreaking. Maybe because I braced myself for it. In this newest series I saw someone touch something they weren’t supposed to and it never came up. It’s all quite unfair.

[@Trikeboy2]

This teacher mode is great, but it isn't as good as the "You're not a bad guy Nish" teacher moment.

[@tjenadonn6158]

Somehow Greg made those the six most devastating words ever said in the history of spoken language.

[@Chris_Silverhaze]

I LOVE the way whenever Alex says Hello, James doesn't answer, and sometimes just a look says it all. Haha, this is perfect, sums up exactly what I think goes through his head when he hears "Hello James".... 10:57

[@andylaurence1045]

I remember Alex asking him once why he doesn't say hello to him. James replied with 'the task doesn't tell me to say hello to Alex'..... Love it :)

[@ruaidhrinash6166]

@@andylaurence1045 I think after the last episode aired James tweeted "Goodbye Alex" if i am remembering it correctly?

[@spaceo8568]

The side eye he gives Alex after every greeting is my favorite.

[@davidlittlewood2860]

Is that a boulder?... or is it a big rock

[@sawyerkloster5515]

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[@kisbie]

Call back to Frank Skinner in series 1. James is such a massive TM fan.

[@MisterItchy]

I know Greg says he hated being a teacher but I bet he was a good one!

[@BlueGangsta1958]

Not according to his students, unless you define good as "your lessons were a laugh"

[@budle89]

He was not a proper teacher. More like an adult who's there to look after the kids.

[@idealcookie.]

He apparently threw peas at them...

[@Kristianyoung28]

@@budle89 so... basically, a teacher then?

[@JasonHarris_]

@@Kristianyoung28 more like a babysitter

[@RickeGnool]

Alex tries to hold Greg back at 14:51.

[@meetaverma8372]

Never before did I hear him say 'no, don't, don't, don't' despite watching that episode multiple times

[@Lennon6412]

Lol what did he think he was going to do?

[@alexg1778]

I think it was probably just a bit of good acting on Alex's behalf. I'm pretty sure Greg wouldn't attack a fellow celebrity on a TV show that's being filmed in front of a live audience lol. Edit: This response was to someone who deleted their comment.

[@Lex-dw7ng]

"this is gonna be good ol' telly innit?" he said sarcastically, before it became great telly

[@ZearthGJL]

"This enraged the Taskmaster, who punished him severely."

[@robinthefarmboy5972]

This actually has me cackling, thank you so much

[@seanyoung3864]

"He had a vision for the world and he was given vision by those glasses." How did that line not get more laughs!? 😂

[@nocalsteve]

There were two Phillip Wangs during the Hula Hoop.

[@peterclarke7240]

The hula hoop was phil'ed with wangs, one might say.

[@billybollockhead5628]

Wang by name

[@sherryxia8362]

Phil Wang & Phil’s Wang

[@lfml7820]

Okay but James’ song was actually a bop. Like, I could listen to that mindlessly on repeat while I do things. It’s got a great energy!

[@ethannelson8656]

Greg: This is gonna be good ol telle innit? James: I'll show you good telle.

[@nigelbond4056]

James Acaster’s humour always hits the spot. Intelligent, quick witted and ridiculous. Brilliant 😂

[@toothfairy10133]

the teacher moment gives me extremely vivid memories of the only three times i ever got into trouble at school

[@smash3r01]

Phil and Rhod got the PTSD flashbacks as well

[@cheyannei5983]

Cute PFP!

[@ThatNotSoAznKid]

"Over My Shoulder" sounds like a Bombay Bicycle Club song

[@ahdvd]

Why did they end it there?! They should have shown Greg’s frustration after seeing Alex open and close it, and then Greg throwing the box in anger because he couldn’t figure it out.

[@TheBlackguard]

Acting teacher: How can we initiate superior status in a scene? Me: this video.

[@lapoguido8672]

"Over my shoulder" has been my alarm for more than one year.

[@CHARLIE95]

“My eyes are circles” 😂

[@danstormer]

This was one if the best series lineups.

[@wowfood7105]

That last bit is all the evidence you need that Greg used to be a teacher

[@Tymacd]

“You can add them up all together” has massive “but this one goes to 11” vibes.

[@wohlhabendermanager]

Can I raise a practical question at this point? Are we going to do Stonehenge tomorrow?

[@thequeenofspades]

The most frightening thing was how quickly Greg's arm went around the back of James's neck.

[@ianbuchanan3839]

Lord Davies going Teacher ode on Acaster has been the highlight of the entire series for me so far

[@glencoconut]

Greg Davies’ past as a teacher really shows in the end clip

[@Renzonio]

James and Greg should start a series xD They would be awesome together xD

[@jonhohensee3258]

STILL my favorite season of this great show.

[@lizzazay]

This is still one of my favourite things ever

[@Mr.Vibe92]

At the end I was waiting for him to say thank you daddy

[@sfshinz]

Acaster may have genuinely been in all those bands, but Rhod genuinely wasn't in a band called Muckspreader.

[@TMTM7]

A good comic might have tried a comeback, or like make him open it. Only Greg would see the infinitely funnier option, that is what makes him great.

[@brookewestonctc]

And a great comic knows when to play the straight guy and let the other one get the laughs. James making no attempt to "win" the situation and letting Greg get the laughs absolutely sold this.

[@TMTM7]

@@brookewestonctc same for Nish knowing he fucked the basketball task, still acted like he was the greatest, so the show could use him as the punchline

[@msmrsro]

Probably my favorite series. Also, the one with Noel.

[@watermelonsloth6947]

I think Greg would've been a fantastic dad. Also, LoVe James!! =) He has one of the best smiles.

[@jambaleya2884]

Greg needs to do more impressions.

[@sherryxia8362]

“We shall fight them on the beach. We shall fight them on the beaches.”

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

Stunt bonus! Stunt bonus! Stuuunnntttt bonus!

[@Lnch4ALion]

I predict James will star in feature films about Michael Caine and Steve Davis

[@kisbie]

There was a film made about Steve Davis a few years ago. The actor in that, Will Merrick, could easily pass as James’s younger brother.

[@mattconner9330]

I I'm a full grown man and I couldn't help myself giggling like a little school girl throughout this whole video

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

*OOOOH MUSIC* *MUUUUSIC PLAYIN IN THE CAR* *LOOOOADS O MUSIC* *PLAY THAT MUUUSIC* *MUUUUUUUSIC IIIIIIIN THE CAAAAAR*

[@cleo8332]

once a teacher always a teacher 😉

[@lpatterson787]

I would prolly break the glasses in frustration, sweep them, and put their remnants in the box and I'd prolly be able to close it.

[@mysteriotube1233]

yet the task said without breaking any of the pairs of glasses

[@leebob4654]

The person or woman 😂 3:01

[@Kmarie479]

I so enjoy James Acaster.

At 14:51 where Alex is saying "no no no, don't, don't, don't". I don't know if he's serious or playing along.

[@ruqayyahqadri8180]

Playing along, obviously.

@@ruqayyahqadri8180 If it was obvious I wouldn't have made my comment.

[@ruqayyahqadri8180]

@ it's part of the comedy.

[@danniantagonist]

I think it's pretty genuine. After a couple of bits from previous episodes it may have looked like bullying on Greg's part, whereas the whole incident played out really sweetly in the end. I genuinely think Alex was concerned for the tone of the show.

[@nandanmurthy]

14:42 Moment the "Teacher" in Greg came out

[@PtolemyJones]

The video did not live up to expectations. Did Greg have nothing to say about being told to bring the rest of the glasses in, in his arse?

[@teresakilleen7087]

Sometimes it's what you don't say that makes the greatest impact.

[@danniantagonist]

Maybe. A lot of stuff doesn't make the edit.

[@JustJason1977]

This was the BEST series ever .. .beside Mel & Noel

[@georgefranklin8513]

I've just got into British comedy television. I started with a bunch of Sean Lock 8 out of 10 videos and now I've made it to this. Alot of the same people are on here. I think British comedians are hilarious. Are there any more shows like this and 8 out of 10? I honestly don't know anything about British tv

[@joshqim3110]

@@georgefranklin8513 "Would I lie to you" is usually gold. I recommend starting from when Rob Brydon is the host. Greg Davies is good on there too.

[@Random-Legend]

Greg Davis telling James off is really funny And Greg Davis does have those teacher vibes

[@Ditzydi]

He was a teacher

[@Random-Legend]

@@Ditzydi explains that

[@Ditzydi]

@@Random-Legend yep 👍

[@octopusdreams7305]

They are a perfect pair. James and Greg are wit incarnate. Wit: Noun - 1. mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.

[@hbr424]

Anyone from the UK go on a school trip to Woodrow high house? Because the video where James put his pants on a stick was the grotto in the garden of Woodrow high house

[@Jivvi]

They had 60 seconds to hula the first time, so they should have had 60 seconds to show their improvement.

[@kisbie]

There was no time set for the stage hulaing because it’s all about how much better they were from the first go. They might’ve gone for the full minute the first time. Alex blew the whistle only because both had stopped.

[@sambmortimer]

You should write them a letter of complaint

[@Logan-wp5os]

I'm sorry, draw a circle, no one drifted a round a bout??

[@jbaby362]

I Wish I could steal James's clothes but I'm a Hobbit and he's a Marshwiggle

[@NeilMalthus]

2:16 "... Up your arse"? If you can transport glasses up your arse, you win. If you can't and they break, boy, do you lose!

[@davidalvarado2148]

I cannot believe nobody has talked about 7:01

[@nidodson]

...without breaking the pair... Doesn't say one can't be broken...

[@slyasleep]

So he basically stays in character his whole life? That‘s serious, if ill-advised, commitment.

[@MrBrownnn696]

James is 1 of the best.

[@AsterixtheGaul7]

Should’ve left in the box smash at the end lol so good

[@ellisr.kinnear164]

Series 7 really had a god teir cast

[@nf7089]

Why did I hear "how many more 57's Wang does" and just assume his name was 57?

[@TheGadgetPanda]

Is that a boulder?

[@rgncajun21]

Over my shoulder is a bop

[@AvastarBin]

It never said don't damage the glasses

[@unacceptablefailurerate6453]

I mean, James read "without breaking any of the pairs of the glasses" on the rules, so I'd say damaging falls within those rules. Maybe you could get away with breaking 1 of each set and try saying "I didn't break any PAIRS", but that would be a pretty thin argument as well.

[@MisterAppleEsq]

@@unacceptablefailurerate6453 Phil actually got away with exactly that, breaking one and it not being breaking a pair.

[@unacceptablefailurerate6453]

@@MisterAppleEsq Fair enough. I figured since it was a tricky challenge in the first place that might be a bit of wording to go after. I really will have to see some of these shows in their entirety instead of just clips. :)

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@unacceptablefailurerate6453 But "breaking the pairs", can mean having both of the same glasses in the box. Does it mean you couldn't smash the glasses?

[@mattconner9330]

Truly enjoyed this so much.

[@jonenih]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lord help me breathe. Been out of breath for minutes. Hilarious

[@mandelbrotr]

The hula part is hard to rewatch. His disappointment 😢

[@guardianv5846]

I think he crapped his pants there at the end

[@morrello2801]

I frickin love how all he does is walk in the caravan and all the audience start laughing 😂😂

[@Autonova]

Thanks Phil

[@codycutler]

I love you greg

I'd have broken the glasses to fit them in. Problem solved.

[@wohlhabendermanager]

The task specifically said you are not allowed to break the glasses.

@@wohlhabendermanager Missed that in there. But games for games. >:).

[@fizzishen5389]

So this is what Greg Davies was like as a teacher? Nice.

[@hey_its_travis]

He really told him

[@shaunmoore4415]

What season was this

[@laurenjcoates]

This feels kinky somehow

[@danniantagonist]

You're not the first to suggest it

[@sidequestboy4759]

OVER MY SHOULDER OVER AND OVER

[@ceaz23-l9x]

My eyes are circles

[@Imfromjamaicaman]

OVER MY SHOULDER

[@chrissiem3958]

I know that a lot of Greg's schtick on Taskmaster is an act, and he's a lot sweeter than he lets on I think.... but I think he was genuinely angry at James for that circle task 🤣🤣🤣 (👈 those emojis are circles!!!)

[@sherryxia8362]

If he wasn’t genuinely sweet, the show wouldn’t work. It would feel mean-spirited.

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

James probably hasn’t been told off that much since he got streaky soap marks on Siobhán’s coat.

[@ButterKing-28]

Love the songs lol

[@snowyrichmond5445]

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[@carbonscythe]

I kind of hate that my unexpected thing also were my underwear... 😂

[@jennyharvey4127]

James is so funny 🤣