Best present for a doctor was a prize task featured on Series 8 of Taskmaster, as the first task in The barrel dad. The task was won by Sian Gibson.
Summary[]
The contestants had to bring in a prize that best fit the task category of the best present for a doctor. The winner of the episode would be able to take home all of the prizes.
Performance[]
Iain Stirling Iain brought in a going-out kit in a hamper featuring glowsticks and alcohol. After arguing with Paul about the prizes, as Paul is a qualified GP and stated he would prefer Joe's BMX whilst suggesting Iain's was the worst as it called doctors binge-drinkers, Iain received 1 point.
Joe Thomas: Joe brought in a BMX, claiming BMX stood for Bicycle, My X-cellent bicycle. He received 4 points.
Lou Sanders: Lou brought in a herb garden and a bottle of whiskey. She received 3 points.
Paul Sinha: Paul brought in a hat with a connecting beard, so a doctor would not have to be bothered in public. After arguing with Iain about the prizes, stating that as a qualified doctor he would prefer the BMX whilst Iain's prize suggested doctors were just binge-drinkers so was the worst prize, he received 1 point.
Sian Gibson: Sian brought in a badge with a star system on it for doctors, like at McDonald's, with her fake badge saying "I'm fab at jabs" and 5 stars. She received 5 points.
Other Appearances[]
Direktor Svemira[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Direktor Svemira.
Trivia[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- One of Sian's initial ideas was a "Patient Sanitising Kit".[1]