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Ollie the Knight is a prop featured in Series 7 of Taskmaster, which could be found in the garden. After Series 7, he moved to the top of the driveway under a garden arch.

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  • The episode OLLIE. (Series 7, Episode 4) featured a task where the contestants had to work out what a switch did in the fastest time. Whenever the switch was used, Alex would turn Ollie around. The task was won by James.
  • The episode OLLIE. (Series 7, Episode 4) featured a task where the contestants had to make the scales read exactly 31.770 Kg for at least five seconds, which was won by James. After the contestants' attempts, it was revealed that 31.770 is the word OLLIE turned upside-down, and that Ollie weighed exactly 31.770 Kg
  • The episode The Alpine Darling. (Champion of Champions II) featured a task where the contestants had to get a duck into a pond, but they had to remain behind the rope next to Ollie. On Ollie's hand, there was a key for the caravan, which would allow contestants to use a remote controlled rat.
  • The episode Dafty in the middle. (Series 14, Episode 3) featured a task where the contestants had to catch something. Dara Ó Briain caught a baby that had been launched from a rolling pram, something observed in shock by Ollie.
  • The episode Spider in my pocket. (Champion of Champions III) featured a special task where contestants had to engage in a chase with Alex Horne. One of Dara Ó Briain's scenes featured him hiding as Ollie.