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Series 16

10 episodesPremiered Sep 21, 2023Latest episode Nov 23, 2023

Greg Davies is ready to pass merciless judgement on Julian Clary, Sue Perkins, Sam Campbell, Susan Wokoma and Lucy Beaumont, while Little Alex Horne watches on from behind his clipboard.

Episodes

10 aired
  1. S16 · E01

    The Natural Friends

    Aired Sep 21, 2023Rated 8.8 out of 10

    Greg slaps Alex because of peas. Lucy Beaumont marvels at a canned blindfold. And everyone tries to put a big duck in a lake.

  2. S16 · E02

    Hell Is Here

    Aired Sep 28, 2023Rated 7.4 out of 10

    Julian Clary finds a former Taskmaster champion hiding behind a door, Susan Wokoma does something unexpected with mice and fish, and Sue Perkins demonstrates her love of portcullises.

  3. S16 · E03

    Languidly

    Aired Oct 5, 2023Rated 6.6 out of 10

    Poor Alex Horne gets insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins. Meanwhile, Julian Clary destroys a table and Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree.

  4. S16 · E04

    Dynamite Chicks

    Aired Oct 12, 2023Rated 7.8 out of 10

    Assistant Alex finds himself having to choke down some vaguely cylindrical meals created by the five contestants. Greg Davies watches in awe, delight and sometimes disgust as Lucy Beaumont gets her flowers mixed up.

  5. S16 · E05

    Skateboard Division

    Aired Oct 19, 2023Rated 8.2 out of 10

    Susan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont gets handy with loo roll, and Julian Clary makes some kitchen receptacles look a bit sinister. Meanwhile, Alex Horne gets intimidated by Sam Campbell.

  6. S16 · E06

    Brother Alex

    Aired Oct 26, 2023Rated 7.4 out of 10

    Sue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone out. Sam Campbell proves adept at identifying colourful birds, and Susan Wokoma is grateful for her formal acting training.

  7. S16 · E07

    I'm Off to Find a Robin

    Aired Nov 2, 2023Rated 8.2 out of 10

    Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch. Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie. Sue Perkins wonders if a deer head is preferable to a boundary line. And Sam Campbell rips off his own head.

  8. S16 · E08

    Never Packed a Boot

    Aired Nov 9, 2023Rated 8.4 out of 10

    Excitement reaches volcanic proportions as the mystery of the secret task is finally revealed to the baffled cast of comics. And who will get to wear the Special Hat?

  9. S16 · E09

    Fagin at the Disco

    Aired Nov 16, 2023Rated 7.4 out of 10

    Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins reimagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and Lucy Beaumont asks Alex Horne to sit on a sled.

  10. S16 · E10

    Always Forks and Marbles

    Aired Nov 23, 2023Rated 7.8 out of 10

    The series reaches a thrilling climax with Sue Perkins forgetting about the milk and Julian Clary performing a gentle assault. Who will lift Greg's golden head to the heavens?