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Greg Davies wants mandatory two-season orders for new comedy series
The comedian and writer, who fronts fronts the hit series Taskmaster in the UK and writes and stars in sitcom The Cleaner for the BBC, was asked what he would change about the business during a the closing session of the Berlinale Series Market, and responded he would like to see new comedies given more time to hit their stride, adding that all-time classics such as Seinfeld needed multiple seasons to establish themselves.
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21st February 2024Taskmaster Series 17 line-up revealed
Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton will take part in Series 17 of Taskmaster. It's also been revealed that the format clocked up 2.3 billion viewing minutes on Channel 4's streaming platform in 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 14th January 2024Taskmaster: Champion of Champions, review
A cult classic no more - this is a British comedy great.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th January 2024Greg Davies' The Cleaner returning to BBC One for a third series
Greg Davies' crime scene comedy The Cleaner is returning to BBC One for a third series, with filming taking place later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2024Taskmaster's New Year Treat review
A magical, miraculous hour guaranteed to lighten your mood.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 2nd January 2024A Very Brassic Christmas review
Vinnie and co are back for a Christmas special like no other.
Jo Berry, Radio Times, 20th December 2023Greg Davies brings the laughs at chaotic Christmas raffle draw in Wem
Shropshire comedy king Greg Davies brought the laughs at a chaotic Christmas raffle draw to help support his home town swimming pool.
Nick Humphreys, The Shropshire Star, 18th December 2023Kiell Smith-Bynoe to stand in for Mae Martin on Taskmaster special
The next Taskmaster Champion of Champions special will follow in early 2024. Mae Martin is unavailable for filming, so series runner-up Kiell Smith-Bynoe has stepped up to fill the space.
British Comedy Guide, 14th December 2023Taskmaster Live Experience planned
Greg Davies and Alex Horne have announced that planning for a Taskmaster Live Experience has started.
British Comedy Guide, 13th December 2023Taskmaster to launch VR video game
Taskmaster is to become a virtual reality video game.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2023