Greg Davies is the Taskmaster and he is back for a glorious ninth series of the show that bears his grand title. In one hand he brandishes his sparkling golden face-trophy, in the other sits Little Alex Horne, his ever-popular personal secretary. This season’s brand new high-class hopefuls are: D...

Taskmaster Greg Davies is back, dragging Little Alex Horne behind him. The five fresh fish making grand entrances for series nine are: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

The Taskmaster, Greg Davies, sets more tasks for five comics, then takes them to task on their efforts to complete said tasks. Jo Brand and David Baddiel take time out to enjoy a sandwich.

David Baddiel steers some heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart in the hopes of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies.

Greg Davies’s gorgeous assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble’s creative vision. Plus, chests are bared, donkeys are bucked and peas are counted.

The five comics devise ways to help Alex Horne make Greg Davies’s breakfast. Plus, a former champion makes a dramatic return.

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang and David Baddiel angrily wields a sledgehammer.

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a rough-looking area of wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment.

Taskmaster Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne. Today: babies, bins and balloons.

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage.

It’s the Grand Final and one of the five comics will be going home with Greg Davies’s massive golden face. Featuring peas, teas and absent keys.