Direct the robot to its charging station was a task featured on Series 18 of Taskmaster, as the second task in Big stupid things. The task was won by Emma Sidi.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Robert the robot, plug |
| Measurement | Fastest wins |
Summary[]
The task was given by Robert the robot. The contestants had to direct Robert to its charging station inside the shed and plug the cord to its back. Robert ignored any instructions containing the letter E or O.
Performance[]
Andy Zaltzman: Andy struggled to define "charging station" while staying in the living room, at one point asking the robot to eat an extension lead and do a star jump. He eventually went outside, struggled to direct and eventually charge Robert in about 21 minutes, receiving 1 point.
Babátúndé Aléshé: Baba kept saying the word "This Way" to direct and eventually charge Robert in 7 minutes and 39 seconds, receiving 4 points.
Emma Sidi: Emma searched for the charging station while repeatedly ask Robert to laugh. She directed and charge Robert in 6 minutes and 56 seconds, receiving 5 points.
Jack Dee: Jack began asking Robert where the charging station's plug was and struggled to find words without E or O, before repeatedly saying the word "Pursuit" to make them move. He directed and charged Robert in 9 minutes and 3 seconds, receiving 3 points.
Rosie Jones: Rosie was able to direct Robert to the stage, mistaking it to be the charging station's solar panel. She eventually found the station, directed and charged Robert in 16 minutes and 40 seconds, receiving 2 points.
Trivia[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- Emma claimed she had a platonic attraction to Robert as much as mascots, Mr. Blobby, and air dancers, calling them "Big stupid things", the episode's name.
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