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Videos
Richard Ayoade takes Alex Horne on a tour of the London Museum of Water and Steam to introduce him to Taskmaster viewers.
All contestants in the 22nd series of the show are taking part in the interview challenge before the show returns to Channel 4 on Thursday.
Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas and Chloe Petts’ contributions have already been released.
Meet Taskmaster contestant Richard Ayoade
Giving Alex Horne a museum tour
Meet Taskmaster contestant Matt Lucas
Giving Alex Horne a museum tour
Meet Taskmaster contestant Isy Suttie
Giving Alex Horne a tour of a water and steam museum
Meet Taskmaster contestant Chloe Petts
Giving Alex Horne a tour of a water and steam museum