Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2023 | Full Episode | Taskmaster

Amelia Dimoldenberg, Carol Vorderman, Greg James, Mo Farah and Self Esteem compete in this one-off event, featuring lots of dots and countless carp pellets, to win Greg Davies' eyebrows
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In this Broadcast Award-winning, BAFTA and Emmy Award-nominated entertainment show, Taskmaster tyrant Greg Davies (Man Down, Cuckoo), with the help of his loyal assistant Alex Horne (The Horne Section and the show’s creator), sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five hyper-competitive comedians.
Comedians that have risked life, limb, and dignity in the hope of making the Taskmaster proud so far include: Frank Skinner (The Frank Skinner Show), Mel Giedroyc (The Great British Bake Off), Romesh Ranganathan (Asian Provocateur), Hugh Dennis (Outnumbered), Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Rose Matafeo (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2018), and Russell Howard (The Russell Howard Hour). Unaware of what awaits them in each wax-sealed envelope, only one competitor can become the victorious owner of His Royal Task-ness’ golden head and be crowned the next Taskmaster Champion.

[@Dan_G.R.S.]

For those confused this is last year's special. They had removed it and are just re-uploading it now. The 2024 special is coming out next week!

[@misterflamingo]

Was looking exactly for that info 😅

[@bloedoranje]

Thank you, thought I was losing my mind

[@dystopiawanderer]

I was confused, so thanks.

[@RickD5468]

I thought I was losin' my mind.

[@Methequeen]

Ah darn I got so excited

[@CaseyKonstanz]

Mo came in for one episode and absolutely smashed the "contestant you'd most want to be friends with" competition. And the actual competition.

[@StevieWicks]

Yeah, rare for anyone to actually nail both. But his reaction to the head massage is one of the most delightful things I've ever seen, lol.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

There is some positivity - which interestingly even holds on in the case of failure. I wonder whether one develops this attitude in competitive sports or whether one can only get into sports at that level when already having it. Either way, it is a great delight to watch.

[@mirjanbouma]

He's so cheerful, seems like a very nice dude!

[@robcoop6521]

A little too good. We should check his basement freezer.

[@Gas_Station_Tampons]

monkey worship

[@zyaicob]

This was one of the nicest specials ever. Sir Mo is a true athlete in every sense of the word, Rebecca has the Taskmaster spirit in her (when she pulled the can down into the bowl I'm sure my eyes lit up), Amelia was a bit of a dark horse but she really shone when she had the chance and she was a delight in the studio, Greg Jr. is the classic everyman this show was made to break down, and Vorders is nuts and I love her to bits.

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

She was dang good at math tho

[@musthabe_]

I'm sure they just weighed the fish pellets and got the number that way but I want to imagine Alex just counting them one by one for each contestant.

[@eleanorholmes9431]

Maybe he called up Josh?

[@tenthz]

Or an intern which subsequently has quit.

[@anjobanjo1221]

​@@eleanorholmes9431 Yes! He definitely called up Josh Widdicombe😂

[@slashbat2375]

Shout out to all the introverts with no NYE plans that are watching taskmaster instead

[@Caroline0621]

Thanx !! 😊🇫🇷🙏

[@Maialeen]

Ayyyyy. I got excited for a second thinking this is the new one. But it's the one from a year ago and I've already seen it 😭

[@dontxtalk]

Happy NYE from one of those introverts haha

[@slashbat2375]

@@Maialeen the new one is coming out in a few days! Don't worry ♥

[@georgestweeter]

I'm here cuz I'm sick, but I'm also an introvert

[@marije8562]

Gosh as a non-British person I'd never heard of any of these contestants, but I wish there was an actual series with all five of these people. ESPECIALLY Sir Mo. Not only has he won the competition, but also my heart

[@jdm5857]

Sir Mo is a multiple time Olympic gold medalist long distance runner

[@902496]

None of these people are comedians like the show's normal contestants. The one-offs always have a pretty interesting cast.

[@karinapfel650]

Amelia is a comedian and presenter.

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

@@karinapfel650what a weird job a 'presenter' is....like "what's your skill?" "Oh I...uh...announce people really well" Like Ryan Seacrest, when you think about it...his job is just to announce people, ask a couple questions pre-fed to him, and that's it...they really don't do much

[@BG_StuartJ]

Rebecca's aim pulling that can off the pedastal and into the fish bowl was absolutely amazing. And I can't imagine another episode will have a final score like this one; great ending to a great episode with a great group of competitors.

[@timwilson032]

Alex pointing out that Greg wrote his own name was an absolutely delightful moment. We’ve seen tons of contestants get lost in their own brains, but it’s truly a delicacy to see it happen to the Taskmaster himself. Truly an “am I the spider?” moment.

[@ryanschwartz4959]

So apparently, according to the Taskmaster podcast, each contestant's coat in the studio task had a list of where each item was supposed to go, so if anyone saw it, they could've just ignored Greg's directions and won

[@bacul165]

Episode 111 if anyone's interested

[@Tsakeli]

There's always a little trick like that in the *really* ridiculous tasks

[@rachelross3920]

I will never forgive TM for assembling this delightful cast for only a single episode!!! I loved them all sooo much!!

[@johnnydsnarkangel]

**SPOILER** I love how supportive Rebecca was, especially at the end. She was so jazzed about the four-way tie for second, and was all-in on hyping up Mo.

[@suetinz]

She was such a joy to watch, seemed so genuinely thrilled to be there!

[@danajacobs9727]

I loved how much pure joy Sir Mo had throughout the episode.

[@AwkwardFaceHugger]

What great guests! Makes me wish that this could have been a full season! ♥

[@stone5against1]

Mo seems like such a delight, just enjoying himself, having the best time of his life! haha

[@NeverMetABadCheesecake]

I would like to properly petition for the inclusion of Sir Mo Farah into every future season of Taskmaster. Bonus points if he can be digitally edited into the previous seasons somehow. What an absolute treasure he is.

[@danopticon]

Rebecca (Self Esteem) and Amelia are like two sides of the same coin, like two weird tricksy elves who might live in your walls and move your belongings, or give your cat catnip at 3 a.m., or hide your keys when they’re bored, or just hold wild parties without giving you much thought - like two aspects of self-possessed awesome-lady energy, and Carol Vorderman is that same tricksy-elf energy slightly grown up, like that woman who lives at the edge of the woods and seems outwardly calm, but everyone knows she KNOWS things, and you’re pretty sure at night you’ve glimpsed her dancing naked around a bonfire. Just a really awesome trio to have on the show … and Mo was cool too!

[@StanleyKubick1]

Carol has absolutely howled at the moon from the roof of her military van lol

[@shethjrebbell]

Mo's reaction to the massage was so wholesome!

[@Sunprism]

"You're meant to be speaking like a pirate" "Aiiearrria?"

[@RossLeiser]

Sir Mo is the most genuinely delightful human being I've ever seen

[@RossLeiser]

All of these contestants are phenomenal in this special, which is truly a treat, but Sir Mo especially

[@toddthechimeralinguist]

Very happy to see this one again. Sir Mo is who I'd most like to emulate when I grow up.

[@PirateNori]

Ok Britain, Where have y'all been hiding Sir Mo Farah? Because that man is so incredibly delightful. I'm overjoyed

[@zyaicob]

Did Vorders count the big semicircular dot at the top of the board as a half a dot? Because that's INCREDIBLY nerdy. As usual it's a shame we couldn't have her (and everyone) for a full series

[@JohnSmith-dh8zx]

I think so, because she multiplied her answer by 2 and got an odd number

[@GarrettPDGA]

If both sides have a half dot, it counts as one. Definitely how Alex would count it.

[@petertaylor4980]

I feel that Victoria Coren Mitchell would have been even nerdier and tried arguing that the two colours cancelled each other out and the correct answer was zero.

[@tabithamunyaka5287]

Mo Farah is such a cheerful human. Wanna be more like him by just watching him or just know him 😅

[@nessaxsmiley]

Little Alex Horne - We demand a full season of Amelia!

[@leeludallas]

Best way to start a New Year... can't wait for the brandy new episode on the 3rd but for now im happy to rewatch this🎉 Hope everyone's 2024 is filled with as much laughter and joy that our Taskmaster brings ❤

[@R1ckDeckard]

If you ever wonder what ADHD feels like that first task is a great metaphor

[@claudiamueller5475]

I care for a dementia sufferer, this should be a training video for people who are doing this. This is life for her 🤯 I think.

[@Pen2Code]

Carol's painting is indeed abstract in nature because I can see a person riding on a horse. Here is the time when I saw it 27:14.

[@tarnumj7319]

I feel like self esteem is a competitor in every season.

[@VoidHugger]

and it always loses

[@juantincho]

Great cast! I really liked Sir Mo Farah's joy.

[@user-fj7kf7vb1i]

wow what a cast. could have watched a whole season with these guys, they all seemed so happy and grateful to be there, great departure from the celebrities who don't know anything about the format going in.

[@redumptious2544]

We've had a lot of fun contestants over the years, but it's a real bummer that these never got a full series. There were quite a few great characters. Mos was a great delight (I completely lost it at his celebration) and as soon as Rebecca said that she was a fan of the show I was expecting a lot of fun with her and she did definitely not disappoint. Hope you are all having a great new year and as always: A big thanks to the taskmaster team for making such an amazing show and making it available around the world.

[@Flyingcar100]

It is too bad we don’t get a full season with this group

[@AileenBaker]

Genuinely one of the funniest episode starts ive seen 😂 lovely end to the year!

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

Whoever does the TM guest selection - is it Alex, Andy and Andy? - is doing a consistently excellent job! What a joyful special :)

[@jordanmclean3987]

Only problem with the new year specials is not having the full 10 episodes with the cast

[@joshshinn1329]

"Hello! WHOOOO!" - Sir Mo Farah

[@kwebst1]

Mo is absolutely adorable!! And I am sorry if that sounds childish or not adult enough but he is so sweet and has a wonderful smile and never scowls. And a Sir! I wonder if he gets tired of that every time someone addresses him. Never just Mo.

[@Lainy357]

I wonder if you could have just rung the doorbell yourself? It specified until next ring so you throw the glasses on, ring it, throw them off. It’d have helped some of the chaos lol

[@zyaicob]

Mo Farah's hairdryer bit may be the best prize task since series 1

[@G30R6E93]

What an extremely great episode! The contestants were amazing, the commentary was great and the tasks where INSANELY GOOD. What an energy this episode had just great all around. Happy new year!

[@judithb6623]

Sir Mo Farah is having the time of his life and I love it xD

[@DuncanEvers]

I’m currently alone on my couch with my stuffed elephant because my NYE plans got canceled after heartbreak today. This made my night.

[@koyore]

Hugs and wishes for a better new,year for yoy🌷💮🏵🌹🌺🌻🌼

[@DuncanEvers]

@@koyore thank you

[@chiliboom6140]

Sir Mo has such a beautiful smile. He makes me happy just seeing him be happy.

[@theawesomepanda1lance241]

(if you care about points, this comment contains pretty big spoilers for them. but you've already watched the video if you're down here, right? right.) if it had turned out mo farah and only mo farah was found violating the no-bending rules, his final score would be down 5, and everyone else's up 1, putting everyone at exactly 15 points by the end of the show and that would be the most god damn incredible tiebreaker yet

[@iliketrains3495]

Carol also should have been disqualified for touching the mat in the counting task, which would have bumped up everyone else’s score except Greg and therefore result in a 3 way tiebreaker between Mo, Rebecca and Amelia, but yeah that would have been epic

[@doctorstrangepants6706]

I love this cast! I'd watch a whole season with them in a heartbeat!

[@unclesquirrelstache7431]

These are always a delight. Looking forward to 2024’s.

[@Snaakie83]

Thursday it's broadcasted, Friday online. 😅

[@2nd3rd1st]

It's always sad that these special teams never get to do a whole series 😮‍💨

[@itsnotworthit7178]

it's so lovely seeing Sir Farah here, also Greg has always been a dream guest of mine this episode hits all the right things, wish they were here for a whole season

[@drorbedrack8820]

Sir Mo Farah is such a delight!

[@srahhh]

Oh so this is last year's NYT! I was confused because the lineup was different from the recent trailer-- how exciting, I'm guessing the 2024 one will be up soon as well! Thank you TM team! :D

[@Snaakie83]

Thursday on TV, Friday online

[@andrewwhite1305]

Mo is having a great time to put it lightly

[@christianboehlefeld5168]

Mo and that scalp massager.

[@arikejacobs8297]

I love that Greg constantly calls him Sir Mo Farah 😂😂

[@wendywatkins628]

From Texas in America...best British show ever! I so love how much fun these folks have.

[@justincase4708]

Really enjoyed this one! Thank you to everyone, and enjoy the New Year!

[@capacitatedflux]

Hey, that's the same blackbird costume that Lucy used to feed Alex regurgitated donut!

[@victorb5]

What an amazing special to end the year! All the contestants were super fun to watch :)

[@Endless-River]

Would have loved to see Sir Mo Farah on a full season! That would have been scenes. Thanks for this! I look forward to it every year :D

[@AgentRood]

This group definitely could have entertained for a full series.

[@Marie-jz1qw]

Rebecca being so supportive and full of energy was wonderful! Sir Mo seems like a sweethear, Amelia is amazing, andI didn't know Carol and Greg but I had so much fun watching this special

[@sigasaurusrex]

this is how you help launch a singing career, i suddenly have the urge to listen to rebecca's music

[@Dskrib]

This channel is like Christmas, if Santa Claus carried a clipboard and enjoyed sitting in cake.

[@iliketrains3495]

I thought Santa preferred being the sittee though, rather than the sitter? IFYKY 😉

[@MsDebSteeves]

Loveliest way to end the year - thank you TM!!! Love from Canada xxoo

[@alucide]

One has to appreciate the outfits and camera angles. The show and contestants are fun, it's just the cherry on top.

[@casuallychallenged]

Sir Mo Farah, proving he's the best at anything he takes part in XD

[@Romial34]

I LOVED ALL of these guests. I wish we had a full season with them!

[@JeniJustJeni]

My only New Year's plan that didn't get spoiled by COVID! Thank you Taskmaster!

[@dustinhirsch366]

You are fake

[@cobtyrannon2479]

I liked that group. I would love to see a full season.

[@lillyrichter3383]

This was an amazing watch. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to it! ❤

[@Bobberation]

A genuinely outstanding episode, even aside from being a special. Love to see it!

[@carraradezembronatal]

great cast, amazing episode. thanks for the treat!

[@eleanorholmes9431]

Great episode, thanks for uploading/unhiding it again! I can’t be the only one that hadn’t seen it before. One small moment (among many) I enjoyed was when Alex got a head massage as well. So nice of her! Happy New Year everyone!

[@SpoookyBooogie]

As an American who only knows of Rachel Riley as the countdown numbers girl, it’s incredible how similar they are in on-screen personality!

[@KingKeiser31]

this amazing, would love to see a full series with them.

[@realShadowKat]

Great treat from Taskmaster crew and guests. Happy New Year from the US!

[@DC_ABC_123]

I had no idea who Mo Farah was before this but I'm glad I do now.

[@suzettebristol3683]

Everything about this special was perfect!!!!

[@jillkearns525]

Love that this is posted in time for NYE in Canada! 🎉

[@janmitchell641]

That was awesome, thanks! Isn’t Mo just delightful, totally connected to his inner child!

[@tazulrich8207]

We should have known he would win. The prize was making the Mo Farah sign.

[@Heartwing13]

The timing is perfect-I just finished watching the Big Fat Quiz of the year Thank you soooo much for posting the episodes on KZbin ❤❤

[@chickadeebaybee]

“These are low-budget.” “Thank you.”

[@failuretolaunch4571]

Taskmaster thank you for this. My NYE now feels like HELLO WOOOOO!!!!!

[@shelleykent5392]

Love Taskmaster! Happy 2024 and May the show go on forever!!!🎉

[@trex70]

Happy New Year. And Thank you so much for your work.

[@RichardJones-kx6mb]

Great group. I’m about three series in and this was one of my faves. That Mo won with his unbridled happiness was icing on the cake. Find taskmaster recently, shout out to USA Today, has made my holidays. The bantering and ribbing are good natured and not mean spirited. Everyone seems to be having a good time. This is great television. One a scale of 1 to 5, I’d give it a 5 and I don’t give a 5 very often.

[@jeannieh7119]

I didn't catch this last year so enjoying it now. I actually know more than 1 person!

[@brinsonopinion]

This was wonderful, what a great way to spend NYE - thank you Taskmaster!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justine11012]

I need Amelia to do a full season!!!

[@jeckyllandheyed]

Fantastic! This was so fun to watch! What a great ending score for all as well!

[@kirbyhans5261]

Greg loves playing the bad guy , but he's too nice to be believable and Alex has one of the only shows where the creator picks on himself .😂 Love this show!

[@AK-mf4li]

a great special (best one so far). fun to watch and enjoy. may you have a good year full of laughs like this one.

[@spfisterer3651]

Love it. Hope we get the new episode soon ❤

[@SaralerynWinter]

Happy New Year! May 2024 bring more laughs! ❤❤❤

[@UnnoneWandering]

It's a shame this wasn't a preview of the guests for next season. They were spectacular. And thank you Taskmaster for a special on New Years.

[@Braham_the_Terror]

Absolutely incredible cast! I'd love to have lunch with these 5.

[@Cobralalalala]

Three nights in a row I get to watch new Taskmaster with the little one!?!? It's a happy holiday indeed!!!!

[@chriscoleman862]

After watching weeks of the NZ Taskmaster, it’s such a nice treat to remember what it’s supposed to look like 😂

[@sgw3612]

Truly a treat. Happy New Year.

[@rgncajun21]

Lovely cast! Hope to see them more on the show in future