John Robins

John Michael David Robins is an English stand-up comedian and radio presenter. He is known for co-hosting his radio show and podcast with Elis James on BBC Radio 5 Live, and in 2017 he was the joint-winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award.

Taskmaster · S17, E1

Grappling With My Life

Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are hoping they'll still have a career after tasks involving roller blinds, a floating primate, and, as is traditional, eggs.
Taskmaster · S17, E5

Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force; Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone; Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon; Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed; John Robins constructs a lengthy homage to Little Alex Horne's hero.
Taskmaster · S17, E2

Jumungo

Nick Mohammed sheathes a water bottle with a sock; Sophie Willan attempts to take flight; Joanne McNally ties a noose for a soft toy; John Robins puts his faith in honey.
Taskmaster · S17, E6

A Three Ring Man

As the great battle over Greg Davies' beautiful bonce heats up, Steve Pemberton sends a timely message of peace.
Taskmaster · S17, E4

Apropos of Apoppo

The contestants are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant results for Steve Pemberton and Sophie Willan. John Robins reveals a love of pickled onions, and Nick Mohammed sparks controversy with a cardboard tube.
Taskmaster · S17, E7

Dream Date Territory

Sophie Willan shouts the name of a body part repeatedly in Alex Horne's flustered face; John Robins shows the power of his forearms.

John Robins

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