Jack Bernhardt
- Writer, comedian, journalist and podcaster
Press clippings
An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium review
As of the summer of 2025, Taskmaster will have been on our screens for ten years. This handy, highly readable and fun little book serves as the perfect companion to the first 17 series of the original UK version of the show featuring a wealth of information on all 160 episodes, 789 tasks, 3 champion of champion contests, 12,409 points and 325 disqualifications which have been released during that time.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 27th November 2024New Taskmaster companion book announced
Alex Horne has co-written a new Taskmaster companion book, An Absolute Casserole, to mark the show's upcoming 10th anniversary.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024Jenny Éclair to host 'Taskmaster: The People's Podcast'
Jenny Éclair is taking over from Lou Sanders as the host of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2023The 100 best Taskmaster tasks ranked
Over 400 tasks are whittled down, in our ranking of the best challenges set by Alex Horne and Greg Davies.
Jack Bernhardt, The Guardian, 10th February 2021Comedy is a tool, a trick - Ukraine will soon see
Comedy is a tool, a trick - Ukraine will soon see, running a country is no joke.
Jack Bernhardt, 23rd April 2019PC Twitter isn't killing comedy, it highlights bigotry
The BBC comedy chief says social media is stopping comedy from testing boundaries. Has he seen Fleabag and Derry Girls?
Jack Bernhardt, The Guardian, 15th April 2019Readers on modern day sitcoms
Following Jack Bernhardt's article on rebooting 70s sitcoms, such as Dad's Army and Fawlty Towers, many of you went below the line to share your thoughts on the best sitcoms and whether you think the format works today. You can join in the discussion by clicking on the links in the comments below.
Guardian readers, The Guardian, 17th January 2018Is there still a place for sitcoms in today's world?
The sitcom's gig might be over, with audiences' lust for comedy being served by competitive baking shows and reality TV.
Jack Bernhardt, The Guardian, 16th January 2018Radio comedies up for BBC Audio Awards 2018
Shows starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Finnemore, Marcus Brigstocke, David Jason and Jocelyn Jee Esien are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2017Force everyone to try standup comedy to mend our world
The benefits to society would be profound - not least that people would learn the difference between a joke and a threat.
Jack Bernhardt, The Guardian, 31st July 2017