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Just listened to Iain Stirling on Ed Gamble's podcast and he came across very well. He explained that he and Lou Sanders (who he is good friends with) both tried to portray ultra-competitive characters on the show to make up for their lack of panel show experience. Fair enough, I've enjoyed watching S8 a lot more the second time around, though mainly due to the lovely and charming and awkward and perfect in every way Joe Thomas ♥️
 
New Taskmaster on 23rd September and I'm really looking forward to it.
In readiness, I've been watching the second series of the New Zealand version. I was a bit dubious but aside from not liking the actual Taskmaster, I'm enjoying watching it.
 
Saffy said:
New Taskmaster on 23rd September and I'm really looking forward to it.
In readiness, I've been watching the second series of the New Zealand version. I was a bit dubious but aside from not liking the actual Taskmaster, I'm enjoying watching it.
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Where have you been watching the NZ version Saffy?
 
Definitely enjoyed the new episode. The first ones are usually a bit awkward but this one was better than the usual.

When Morganna came on screen I wasn't paying attention, did a double-take, and saw a younger Goldie Hawn.
 
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They have started censoring the language on the main show.
They used to do a sweary and non sweary one for "da kiddies".
It appears they CBA to do two edits now so put out the sanitised version, which is a shame
 
Many people can't understand why VCM is with David and I think this first episode illustrated perfectly why. They are differently gendered versions of each other. I'd like to think I'd admit my weaknesses and gone straight for scissors cos my depth perception is shocking.
 
Loved it. Way better than S11, which just felt cold and awkward from the get-go - a proper covid series, with many shitty challenges and a weird obsession with planes, whereas S10 was half done when that kicked off. Wozniak was great, yes (and I noticed his name in the writing credits for Buzzcocks now that the TM crew have essentially taken that over). Davies is sat on the left, so he's gonna be Gregg's victim this time, whereas I wanted VCM in that role, especially if she's (apparently) gonna be picking the rules apart throughout. It's still odd watching this live though. I want four episodes a night FFS!
 
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Loved it. Way better than S11, which just felt cold and awkward from the get-go - a proper covid series, with many shitty challenges and a weird obsession with planes, whereas S10 was half done when that kicked off. Wozniak was great, yes (and I noticed his name in the writing credits for Buzzcocks now that the TM crew have essentially taken that over). Davies is sat on the left, so he's gonna be Gregg's victim this time, whereas I wanted VCM in that role, especially if she's (apparently) gonna be picking the rules apart throughout. It's still odd watching this live though. I want four episodes a night FFS!
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Ideally I would like a new episode every night of the week for the rest of time :D
 
kittyP said:
Ideally I would like a new episode every night of the week for the rest of time :D
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As it spreads through the world, that should become a reality. There must be thousands of previously well-known comics and affable TV personalities who've disappeared, would fit right in and who'd likely jump at the chance. Dave Benson Phillips? Andy Crane? Pat Sharp? Nice alternative to Celebrity Gogglebox :cool:
 
Who would you like to see participate in future series?

Do you think Shaun and Bez are too fucked to make a decent fist of it?

Natasha Demitriou
Adam Buxton
Louis Theroux
 
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Nine Bob Note said:
As it spreads through the world, that should become a reality. There must be thousands of previously well-known comics and affable TV personalities who've disappeared, would fit right in and who'd likely jump at the chance. Dave Benson Phillips? Andy Crane? Pat Sharp? Nice alternative to Celebrity Gogglebox :cool:
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The bits of the American version I have seen were terrible, really awful. So I dunno if other versions from around the world can be relied upon.
Just watched 1 episode of the NZ version and it was much better than US. Much much better but essentially I had no idea who any of them were apart from one contestant so it didn't feel as comforting and familiar although maybe if I watched more I would learn their characters.
 
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Who would you like to see participate in future series?

Do you think Shaun and Bez are too fucked to make a decent fist of it?

Natasha Demitriou
Adam Buxton
Louis Theroux
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I think Bez might just about get away with it but I think Shaun would really struggle.

Tash Demitriou yes, in everything, all the time please! I adore her :D

Both Adam Buxton and Louis Theroux would be good but not in the same series coz they are old school friends,
 
Nine Bob Note said:
As it spreads through the world, that should become a reality. There must be thousands of previously well-known comics and affable TV personalities who've disappeared, would fit right in and who'd likely jump at the chance. Dave Benson Phillips? Andy Crane? Pat Sharp? Nice alternative to Celebrity Gogglebox :cool:
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I'd like a Last Leg version so that you don't have to be fully able-bodied to take part. Challenging tasks, but adapted. I like thinking what I would do in the tasks, but 90% of the time it would be nothing, because it involves running or throwing or stuff like that so I have to think about what my pre-disabled self would do.
 
scifisam said:
I'd like a Last Leg version so that you don't have to be fully able-bodied to take part. Challenging tasks, but adapted. I like thinking what I would do in the tasks, but 90% of the time it would be nothing, because it involves running or throwing or stuff like that so I have to think about what my pre-disabled self would do.
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Yes this would be a brilliant idea.
 
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Who would you like to see participate in future series?
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A few obvious ones (to me at least, who I believe are also reasonably possible) to me are Dara O'Brien, Rob Brydon, Suzie Dent, James May. I think it's a shame Rylan agreed to do a one-off show instead of a full series too. My dream contestant, if he weren't so old and also retired on the other side of the world - Richard O'Brien!
 
Another possible I've just thought of (as I've been binge-watching Tenable over the past week) Warwick Davies :thumbs:
 
Mogden said:
Many people can't understand why VCM is with David and I think this first episode illustrated perfectly why. They are differently gendered versions of each other. I'd like to think I'd admit my weaknesses and gone straight for scissors cos my depth perception is shocking.
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Step 1 - attempt to untie the string for no time cost.

If not possible, step 2 - use a dart to cut the string for 1m 30s. I was almost yelling at the telly!
 
Zapp Brannigan said:
Step 1 - attempt to untie the string for no time cost.

If not possible, step 2 - use a dart to cut the string for 1m 30s. I was almost yelling at the telly!
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Doing anything cost time - the items just added time. And I don't think a dart wouldn't cut the string but it'd be well worth a try before throwing it.
 
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