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TV review: Taskmaster
I particularly liked the way Alex Horne glared at them while they worked things out, a little like Karen Brady does in The Apprentice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2017Comedy Central USA buys Taskmaster format
Comedy Central is to make its own version of Taskmaster in America, the challenge show involving comedians. Reggie Watts will host, with creator Alex Horne reprising his role as the assistant.
British Comedy Guide, 18th April 2017Comedy nominees for BAFTA TV Awards 2017
Camping, Fleabag, Flowers, People Just Do Nothing, The Last Leg and Taskmaster are amongst the nominees for the 2017 BAFTA TV Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2017Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 winners announced
The results of the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 have been announced. Red Dwarf, Upstart Crow, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme and Taskmaster are amongst the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2017Taskmaster Series 4 line-up revealed
Lolly Adefope, Hugh Dennis, Noel Fielding, Mel Giedroyc and Joe Lycett will be the competitors for Series 4 of Taskmaster.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 5 review
It is hard to judge how good this series compared to its two predecessors. Series 2 and 3 are both better than the first in my few, but I think I preferred the second series primarily because although he was not great at scoring points, Joe Wilkinson has so far been the funniest contestant across the three series.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 1st November 2016Taskmaster: a funny, most unexpected comedy
Dave's Taskmaster is ace at everything but balanced representation. Sort that, and it could be one of the most enjoyable shows on TV...
Wesley Mead, Den Of Geek, 26th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 4 - review
This time we delve into competitive clothes spreading, deceitful nodding and why Greg Davies and Alex Horne need to watch more foreign films.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 25th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 3 - review
This week we witness one of most disgusting ways to win a challenge ever, a return of a classic task, and some balloon-on-bread action.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th October 2016