Series 16 Outtakes - Part 2 | Taskmaster

Another hand full of the funniest moments of Series 16 so far that didn't make the final episode.
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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.

[@SquiresIsle]

Oh, to be someone who hasn't seen the episode when they cut to Sue just sitting there in a giant sunhat.

[@Tao_Tology]

'Day 143 in the Big Brother house. Super Kins has become so shocked at the racy banter that she has spontaneously grown a massive hat.'

[@winterlighthome]

I was glad Super Kins got the hat because she was so charmed by the idea when she found the secret task. I hope she kept the hat and has it displayed in her home as a happy memoru.

[@poppinlochnesshopster3249]

I'm still laughing at the way Horne straight up assaults Perkins with the hat, like he's trying to smother her with a pillow, and she is visibly shaken by it.

[@British_Rogue]

That'll be me.

[@heidiely3243]

Margaret Atwood may want to argue "sun hat". I immediately thought of the TV series. Or Flying Nun.

[@catheriner999]

Greg accuses Alex of feeding the fanficcers but he's really not better with "his pesky wife got in the way a little bit"

[@TheGrimmComposer]

they both bring such a "Chaos Bi" energy to things and it's glorious

[@lils6334]

Knowing that Greg is friends with Bridget and yet describes his friendship with Alex as the weirdest really puts it into perspective

[@siramea]

Greg is pretty weird himself, he just lets out in different ways

[@Tao_Tology]

I dunno...... a real friend wouldn't keep a "gift" kimono for themselves for over a decade.

[@saralminocha1964]

Greg is also friends with Roisin, btw.

[@RealBradMiller]

​@@Tao_TologyStill going on about that, aren't ya? 😂

[@Tao_Tology]

@@RealBradMiller _SHE CLEARLY KEPT IT FOR HERSELF!!_

[@bondfool]

7:52 The cut to Sue in that massive hat killed me.

[@MarkPentler]

weirdly, although it seems to be the same sequence, by 8:20 we can see that Sue's hat has disappeared. So there must have been a cut before Greg does the end bit to that

[@kirnpu]

It's like it's half consumed her!

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

"It's the weirdest friendship of my life" from a man whose best friend is Rhod Gilbert, that means a lot lmao

[@StuffLikeJuda]

and Bridget Christie

[@Hexen_Wulf]

I think Greg is the weird one in that relationship, hear me out: Greg is the one who shot him with a BB gun and then shot his laptop, Greg is the one who had the giant teddy bear turned sex doll, Greg is the one who left the bad stains that lost their deposit, Greg is the one who slept in a bathtub for a semester. Sure, Gilbert apparently doesn't need to blink and he may have hid in a closet, but both of those were for tasks. Greg did that in his own time.

[@barzdinstone3831]

I love how openly and genuinely weird everyone is in this season, it works, and adds a lot to the humour

[@winterlighthome]

One of my very most favorite things about Taskmaster is that it's a safe place for weirdos. Talented odd people are accepted and even encouraged.

[@AlbertSquareAfterDark]

Let’s be fair here. Greg referring to his relationship with Alex as a “friendship” is untold progress.

[@Thradic]

You can see Alex's eye light up at the mention of "friendship".

[@Narokkurai]

"You will not tap me. You WILL not tap me!" "Then how would you like me to get your attention?" "With reverence!"

[@HeroofTime6996]

out of context, this is a powerful exchange. like something out of a dramatic movie scene

[@glenrobinson10]

"Stroke children? Slash children" seems like genuine parenting advice that Greg would give.

[@lils6334]

The full version of “Greg and Alex” is absolute gold

[@Tao_Tology]

I love that Taskmaster Greg _pretended_ to think the whole bit was weird but he was secretly charmed by it.

[@mageless8192]

I’m so happy we get to see these outtakes I really am

[@MedEvil1c]

yes, Greg and Alex (which is essentially the Shoe Game played at weddings 😂 to test how well you know your spouse) transformed by Alex as a means to gift something without Greg over analyzing it. chef's kiss comedy

[@somefreshbread]

I'm surprised they cut some from the final ep!

[@kirnpu]

Yes - I was hoping there were more questions!

[@JzanderN]

5:54 I like that Greg was looking at Alex and going slightly after him at first (i.e. cheating) until it got to "Who has the most trouble sleeping at night because of all the difficult thoughts racing through their head?" at which point he immediately knew it was him.

[@thekuppi1834]

it's either that or Welshmen in his closet

[@JzanderN]

@@thekuppi1834 Oddly enough he didn't seem to have any trouble sleeping then. Maybe the creepy Welshman helps.

[@winterlighthome]

I relate to Greg so hard on that one. Wish the poor, dear man could be spared from late night dark hours of the soul.

[@E2O10]

​@@JzanderNI wouldn't be surprised if his trouble started after that reveal ;)

[@winterlighthome]

Watching 16.8, I kept thinking, "Greg really seems to enjoy this cast a lot. There's a lighthearted vibe to this series."

[@jessesutton7985]

Yeah, there's never been a cast that carried a bad vibe per say, but this series Greg and Alex really seem to be more comfortable than usual. I think that's probably like 65% the cast, 35% it being series 16 though.

[@CleverGirlAAH]

@@jessesutton7985 Definitely concur.

[@ShonnDaylee]

Greg being genuinely weirded out by Alex is a mood. Also, Lucy is from another planet, clearly.

[@kleinejanneman1]

Alien device

[@cakeash]

@@kleinejanneman1 the cat licked it and the cat disapeared

[@CrashSable]

Someone's never met another Hull city woman before...

[@HeroofTime6996]

alien... DEVICE

[@ShonnDaylee]

@@CrashSable I've been to Hull. She is special even for the North. Let's not pretend she is typical of anywhere, other than possibly another planet we have yet to discover. "alien DEVICE"... Yes. Yes, you are, Lucy.

[@notme222]

There must be some extended outtakes from the aftermath of Sam bribing young Flossie. I anxiously await Part 3 to see them.

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

I was astounded Greg didnt ask Sam if he realy will pay her the 100 pounds after seeing this. Cause technically he could just not pay her - which would mean 0 points for lying or pay her and get 5.

[@notme222]

@@ForumcoldiArchon I'd argue that because Susan was co-winner, he could get away with paying half. 😈

[@jessesutton7985]

Given what I've heard of Alex, I wouldn't be too surprised if he sent on the 100 pounds regardless. He really doesn't seem the type that would let a child down like that.

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@ForumcoldiArchonYou do remember Al Murray, don’t you’t you? I’m pretty sure he paid the kid…😁

[@Martin-bu6dx]

Alex horne tweeted that Flossie did in fact receive the money (well money, 100 pounds of book tokens for legal reasons)

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I love that after 16 seasons Greg can still be so impressed with how weird Alex is

[@TREVONBACH]

16/8 was best yet... if you don't agree, lemme open my jacket slightly...

[@myoldreteacher]

Majestic…

[@CucumberpatchAddict]

The only DIY project i've ever been tempted to do

[@heythisanimalcantalk]

the latest episode is competing for first place honestly

[@gryrabild]

I love when Greg gets affectionately baffled by Alex or a contestant, it’s very infectious ❤

[@JayROwen]

I love how the "banter" at the start of the show is real and Greg has no idea what weirdness Alex is gonna pull!

[@Bedevere]

it's probably why Greg always looks a little nervous during it.

[@fclp67]

Them being aware of the AO3 fanfiction is just the best bit

[@phoenixangel13]

if you haven't listened to greg's episode of the horne section podcast yet i highly recommend, they read some of it.........

[@heythisanimalcantalk]

if "best" means "mortifyingly exposing"

[@TheFray331]

"who struggles the most with the overwhelming burden of being a human" I have never felt more connected to anything in my life LOL

[@ianitor]

7:20 wish we could have gotten more of alex's response to greg saying it was a friendship

[@jessesutton7985]

That smile lasts just long enough to see it if you're already looking for it, and of course we were.

[@phoenixangel13]

you can see alex's eyes when he clocks that greg said it and it's the best

[@Cheskaz]

Going from the series 7 outtakes where Greg talks about them not being friends, it's very wholesome to hear

[@entitree.]

"stroke children........ slash children" I'm dying

[@CrashSable]

and nobody can agree on which would be worse

[@desktopadventures4031]

The real heroes are the editors, goodness! 😂

[@ryanquek5841]

7:30 Greg is so spot on with his comment, I swear Alex secretly loves it lol

[@callmepitty7823]

Oh I love taskmaster zo much, it always cheers me up. They should release all the episodes uncut, just for the fun of it. That would be amazing

[@runeflindt7796]

I would watch every second

[@travelwell6049]

You should go to sit in the audience. They do two episodes a day.

[@Gildedpossum]

I hope they realize I would watch a full on live stream of this show no matter how long it ended up being I love all of these "unairable" moments to bits

[@Sunprism]

You have a lovely face, Congratulations on your face, I'm sure everybody's proud of your face. Thank you for Taskmaster

[@valerielevasseur8674]

I feel like an AI detector would overheat on that contribution.

[@PortsTM]

The whole Greg and Alex game is amazing! Don't mind if they do this before every episode!

[@shibarmyburnz1978]

You'd really describe it as amazing

[@nicoleh5768]

Love how even Greg cringed at "Daddy likes"

[@StarlahMutiny]

"You're SO weird!"

[@xorinzor]

It's such a shame these are outtakes, it's pure comedy gold 😂😂😂😂

[@milowhittaker1965]

God series 16 is the best :)

[@TonyTheYouTuba]

Been waiting for this and it was everything I hoped. Maybe there will be a part 3 with all the Alex cosmetic surgery references 😂

[@Danothebaldyheid]

I mean, i love these outtakes compilations, but really we need Lord of the Rings style directors cuts..

[@SaabEJ]

The ending bit of Greg and Alex was oddly wholesome.

[@noblecyberman957]

I think this has been the best of Taskmaster since like series 10. The outtakes only highlight how good this series was. How the heck do they keep doing this for so long?

[@chriskaprys]

Love how much LAH is breaking into laughter this series. Such a stellar lineup.

[@Can0spam]

I can not work the relationship between these two out. It's fascinating.

[@sharkofjoy]

FINALLY I get to learn about Susan's poem!!! They totally skipped it in the edit and I couldn't believe it.

[@Lemonnn2505]

cant believe there has been 16 series already!

[@Lumpiluk]

80 contestants already! How do they keep finding new people?

[@mytube001]

@@Lumpiluk Even more if you count the New Year Treat episodes!

[@bluejadeblue]

"With reverence" god i love greg and alex's dynamic sm

[@jessesutton7985]

Finally releasing the latest episodes a mere day after air was already an amazing sundae. All these outtake videos are chocolate covered strawberries on top. This series being extra the particular sort of weird that I absolutely love has also been splendid!

[@blackdragoncyrus]

Lucy's an absolute wildcard, I love it.

[@RealBradMiller]

Like, one series is not enough. She has to come back.

[@miantava]

Her character is fucking insane

[@guyjackson132]

If we had a kind of "Taskmaster International" - we could have Lucy represent the UK, David Correos from TM New Zealand (Series 2) and Maria Stavang from Norway ("Kongen Befaler" - Series 1 and 2). Basically all 3 chaotic neutral. Not sure about the other 2 contestants. Possibly either Luke McGregor or Jimmy Rees from TM Australia.

[@RealBradMiller]

@@guyjackson132 love it!!

[@guyjackson132]

@@RealBradMiller Thanks! Have you seen those other contestants from those other series?

[@LeornianCyng]

0:04 is why we need a Taskmaster XL 😂

[@42grath]

I absolutely love this season's contestants. Just an absolute joy to watch

[@leannelu3851]

3:45 and now with series 17 we know what that "some reason" was!

[@austindahu]

This video is a documentary of Greg & Alex's forbidden, growing, and ending love.

[@FrumiousBandersnatch42]

Why is it ending?

[@Tao_Tology]

enduring? endearing?

[@guyjackson132]

There *has* to be some slash fanfic between Alex and Greg out there somewhere... 😂

[@AndersWatches]

@@guyjackson132well yes, Greg literally said that he’s seen some of it lmao

[@austindahu]

Yes, enduring

[@ellekay4758]

I fantasize constantly about Greg’s and Alex’s trips together

[@jessesutton7985]

Apparently, so does Alex. =-D

[@VideoInformation]

Series 16 is gold ❤

[@monty3854]

I kinda feel sorry for Sam Campbell in this series. His whole thing is being a bit of an odd-ball but he's sat with Lucy Beaumont Alex Horne, he seems pretty normal.

[@weirdfi]

Thank you for naming him, the description didn't say anything and I was equally confused and intrigued by his appearance as I'm in Aus and haven't watched the series yet

[@obscurereference6298]

If Alex had just said softly "Leave it in"...

[@JulietEcho]

This has been the best series yet

[@bendystrawz2832]

7:19 Alex's eyes after Greg calls their relationship a friendship!

[@icarusandtherabbit]

Plucka was originally played by Mark McGahan, but was replaced by "Sim" for the reunion specials. "Sim" appears to refer to Simon Lefebvre. Also, Plucka Duck had its own show, Plucka's Place. I honestly thought it was Russell Gilbert.

[@Harambae613]

Plucka’s Place? Was it for dynamite chicks?

[@2nd3rd1st]

Well would you plucka my duck, this is useful information!

[@aussieintexas61]

spin the wheel.......

[@kisbie]

Barry Killerby was the guy inside Mr Blobby, for anyone genuinely interested. (Of course, it was originally Noel himself, when they introduced the character for the Gotcha pranks.)

[@youremakingprogress144]

"This is the weirdest friendship I've ever had!" Aw, Greg admitted that they're friends!

[@timearly5241]

That made this week’s episode even better!

[@Gimpyjoe]

My cheeks hurt from smiling so much :)

[@grimscriven]

Obligated to tell everyone to watch Big Fat Quiz when Mr. Blobby showed up to scare Jack, simply because he was mentioned here.

[@theupwardspiral1580]

It is quite literally my cure for depression on my most discouraged days LOL I love it so much lol

[@lucid2957]

I greatly aspire to be as much of an oddball as Alex

[@nadger6240]

Greg Davies is a legend.

[@rob_j_b6618]

I'd actually pay to watch the filming of these from start to finish from an audience persons POV!

[@RobertStoll]

I wanted to know if there was more to that Alien Device lol

[@elenamunoz8435]

Ohhhh tumblr is gonna love this one

[@kimberlee9608]

I think Julien got his answer when he asked Alex during a task “Is this a stage persona or are you just like this?”. Greg confirmed Alex is just weird! Knowing that, I think part of the humor captured with this cast is that Alex often seems tame in comparison (especially with Sam and Lucy!)

[@GinoZump]

07:45 that moment when you hear Rob Beckett in the crowd

[@smurfette_blues7922]

I havent been more eager for outtakes from any other series!

[@potterpotty01]

at the end of this series there had better be a lucy beaumont supercut!

[@kmyerslp85]

Can we get a normal episode along side of an uneditted one at least once to see how the show goes on behind the scenes? I know there must be some that would love to see some of these bloopers and unheard jokes develop live.

[@MedEvil1c]

Same! I wish I could travel to see the live show/ raw recordings just once. the weirder, the better

[@brendanberry7403]

Unless you had to sit through that naming guessing episode from season 13 lol. I would have lost my mind being in the audience.

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

Well an episode is 45 minutes+ vs arround 1.5-2 hours of filming an episode considdering outtakes, stage work, audience instructions etc

[@abj6920]

"Stroke children" - Greg Davies

[@renthicya]

Laughed loudly multiple times during this :D :D

[@donaldcampbell3043]

Barry Killerby played Mr. Bobby, until his final appearance on The Big Fat Quiz 2012...

[@AndrewTBP]

A _very_ memorable appearance. 😉

[@donaldcampbell3043]

@@AndrewTBP poor Jack... lol

[@Tess791]

I love you, thank you so much for these bonus parts of the show!!!!!! Alex is the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Killjoy_Mel]

Sam Campbell short-circuiting at 3:09.

[@90schild80]

Why they don't make an extra episode - the outtakes, every series is still a mystery. All these clips compiled together in an outtake show would soften the crushing void of another series ending - especially this Series 16, which has been one of the best (Yeah, we've got the internet... but come on!!!). One of the few shows on TV in recent years that's genuinely funny and only keeps on getting better.

[@anabelle..]

Lucy is such a fun character😂

[@phonotical]

It's funny to know Alex owns the series, runs it, yet still allows all these jives at him to air 😂

[@2nd3rd1st]

He's really the shadow master.

[@winterlighthome]

I would 100% choose Alex for my postapocalyptic world survival team.

[@Tao_Tology]

It's his kink.

[@CrashSable]

I mean, he conceived of it and designs the tasks... Andy Devonshire runs it and Channel 4 own it (currently)

[@headlessnotahorseman]

​@@winterlighthomeNo way! That's the worst idea ever. "To get the antibiotics you need to save your life, you must design the silliest hat that also keeps you dry in the rain. The driest and silliest person after I throw a bucket of water at them wins. You have 20 minutes. Your time starts now."

[@DimitarNestorov]

0:04 Present a piece called "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" outtake (episode 6) 0:28 Greg and Alex week by the sea story (episode 6) 1:11 Get all the water in the vase without spilling task outtake (episode 5) 1:54 Susan prize task Poem about Greg outtake (episode 5) 3:06 Sam prize task outtake (episode 5) 4:04 Prize task outtake (Alex taps Greg) (episode 5) 4:28 Alex and Greg game (banter) outtake (episode 8) 7:25 “Let’s do it Daddy” transition outtake (episode 8)

[@nybbleme]

Alex probably looked up who played Mr Blobby after seeing Mr Blobby traumatize Jack Whitehall on Big Fat Quiz for LIFE.

[@mjmwise]

Lovely Banter

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

It hadn't occurred to me until now, that there must be thousands of fan fiction novels about Greg and Alex.

[@hp8685]

about 600 works at least, but i only checked one site

[@joneziie4814]

"Oooh wow i mean yeah uhmm oooooh" & "It must have been, Sam, they wouldnt put a duck in the suit" Hands down best bits of the series. Absolutely broken me 🤣🤣🤣

[@leanne7542]

I wish they would release an extended version of the episodes for KZbin with more of the chat included!

[@eddieboyky]

I need someone in my life to congratulate me on my face.

[@heidiely3243]

The awkward silences were the weirdest parts. 😂 Imagine if Greg and Alex were stuck with each other for eternity. I'd love to hear the EVPs, Spirit Box sessions and see the SLS on that one. 😂 Taskmaster FOREVER indeed..❤

[@conanobrien1]

I hope we have plenty more seasons of Taskmaster.

[@pinkvulpineproductions3463]

😂😂 these are pure gold.

[@johndenverfan]

Hope There is a Part 3

[@iamdb1990]

seriously, put the full recordings unedited online, I'd watch every... single... second...

[@xYahwehx]

Love the Mitchell and Webb emergency bumper card.

[@E2O10]

Im missing something - what are you referring to exactly? (Genuine question, excuse the ignorance). Im aware of the Mitchell and Webb show/sketches but i guess i havent watched enough to get this reference

[@AndrewTBP]

Are you referring to the test card at the beginning of the video? That’s a real BBC test card. See QI episode “Television” for more details.

[@bootieos7701]

Welcome to Alex and Greg

[@stone5against1]

that Mr Blobby moment.. hahaha... Sorry Sophie (for those who know)

[@artmom1000]

Feels like Alex’s chair gets lower and lower. Does Greg have acromegaly?😂

[@sarahstorr]

Barry from Bradford was Mr Blobby 😂😂

[@adampelka]

Wasn't the part with Sam asking about Greg's and Alex's holiday actually in the show??? Am I going mad? I've seen it before!!

[@lenochod6]

Some parts of this were on Instagram I think or maybe on the show I don't know anymore

[@heythisanimalcantalk]

a lot of these are youtube shorts or reels or whatever they're called, so you've probably seen the same clip before. it definitely wasn't in the episode

[@lukijez]

Some of the scenes from the show are included, but they're cut alternately

[@asfdasdful]

more please

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

What I would give to be in the audience at one of these tapings. Alas, maybe I get luckier next year

[@photobackflip]

This made my cheeks hurt.

[@brandonlucas4457]

Omg Lucy Beaumont, I love youuuuu

[@StewartPaton]

I always thought it was Krystal in the Plucka Duck costume

[@I_D_I_0_T]

More please