Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell attempt seemingly pointless tasks testing their ingenuity, dexterity and calmness under pressure. Guz currently holds a slender lead in this series, but with four episodes to go, any one of the contenders could walk off with host Greg Davies's gorgeous golden head tucked under their arm. This time, Greg's able sidekick Alex Horne lends his considerable acting skills to a promotional film, while Morgana passes a pole through a sponge, and Victoria tries to come to terms with a swanee whistle.

With scores tight, contestants Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell each retain hopes of being crowned the winner. Taskmaster Greg Davies can barely conceal his contempt as he witnesses Alan yawning at a friend, Victoria throwing paint and his sidekick Alex Horne blowing cold air down Desiree's neck via a long tube.