Episode
Taskmaster: A Yardstick for Failure
Overview
For the comics final act, they contemplate using a hose, have an incredibly intense game of face-changing chess with Alex, and create something soothing for two very specific professions. Who'll reign supreme in this truly unparalleled gladiatorial arena?
Details
- Series
- Taskmaster
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2023-06-01
Episode context
A Yardstick for Failure is Episode 10 in Series 15 of Taskmaster. It aired on 2023-06-01.
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