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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne
Taskmaster

Taskmaster

  • TV comedy
  • Channel 4 / U&Dave
  • 2015 - 2024
  • 171 episodes (18 series)

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges. Also features Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Roisin Conaty, Josh Widdicombe, Tim Key and more.

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Taskmaster interviews

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Greg Davies

Champion Of Champions 2

Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Richard Herring and Liza Tarbuck talk about returning to Taskmaster to take part in the second Champion Of Champions special.

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair, Ivo Graham

Series 15

Series 15 of Taskmaster is here. Let's hear from those involved...

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Steve Backshall, Zoe Ball, Greg Davies, Deborah Meaden, Alex Horne, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush

New Year's Treat 2024

Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball discuss being contestants for the Taskmaster New Year's Treat 2024 episode.

Taskmaster

New Year's Treat 2022 contestants

Greg Davies and Alex Horne introduce the contestants for the Taskmaster New Year's Treat 2022 episode, and we hear directly from Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi too.

Taskmaster. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies (Series 12)

Ahead of Series 12, Taskmaster host Greg Davies outlines what he feels makes the show tick...

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Alex Horne (Series 12)

Taskmaster creator, executive producer and co-presenter Alex Horne talks about Series 12 of his hit show...

Taskmaster. Alan Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Alan Davies (Series 12)

Taskmaster star Alan Davies explains why he signed up for the show, and what made him laugh the most...

Taskmaster. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: Avalon Television

Victoria Coren Mitchell (Series 12)

Taskmaster star Victoria Coren Mitchell explains how, as an "intelligent quiz person", she coped with some of the tasks...

Taskmaster. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Avalon Television

Desiree Burch (Series 12)

Taskmaster star Desiree Burch talks about how much she enjoyed annoying Greg Davies...

Taskmaster. Guz Khan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Guz Khan interview (Series 12)

Taskmaster star Guz Khan talks about trying not to look goofy on Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Morgana Robinson (Series 12)

Morgana Robinson reveals which tasks she was best at and what she learned about herself.

Taskmaster. Charlotte Ritchie. Copyright: Avalon Television

Charlotte Ritchie (Series 11)

Charlotte Ritchie says she comes across a bit like a children's TV presenter when doing the challenges.

Taskmaster. Jamali Maddix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jamali Maddix (Series 11)

Jamali Maddix admits he and Lee Mack had a bit of a run-in.

Taskmaster. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack (Series 11)

Lee Mack says Taskmaster has turned his kids into little monsters.

Taskmaster. Mike Wozniak. Copyright: Avalon Television

Mike Wozniak (Series 11)

Mike Wozniak says viewers should brace themselves for his almost career-ending moment in the show.

Taskmaster. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: Avalon Television

Sarah Kendall (Series 11)

Sarah Kendall says she probably put too much thought and effort into the prize tasks.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Mawaan Rizwan, Alex Horne, Richard Herring, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies and Alex Horne (Series 10)

Ahead of the 10th series of Taskmaster, Greg Davies and Alex Horne discuss how the show has become a hit, and what to expect from the new batch of contestants.

Taskmaster. Daisy May Cooper. Copyright: Avalon Television

Daisy May Cooper (Series 10)

Daisy May Cooper says she got quite competitive whilst filming Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Johnny Vegas (Series 10)

Johnny Vegas says he got very 'quietly competitive'.

Taskmaster. Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Katherine Parkinson (Series 10)

Katherine Parkinson said she learnt a lot about herself by appearing on Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Mawaan Rizwan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Mawaan Rizwan (Series 10)

Mawaan Rizwan says this show might get him branded as a sneaky pasta thief.

Taskmaster. Richard Herring. Copyright: Avalon Television

Richard Herring (Series 10)

Richard Herring says that, even though he was the butt of most of the jokes on the show, he loved being involved in Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies and Alex Horne (Series 9)

Greg Davies and Alex Horne talk about Series 9 of Taskmaster, and reveal their guest wishlist for future series.

Taskmaster. David Baddiel. Copyright: Avalon Television

David Baddiel (Series 9)

David Baddiel says it wouldn't be a good idea to bet on him winning Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Ed Gamble (Series 9)

Ed Gamble says Taskmaster is the best thing he's ever been involved in.

Taskmaster. Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jo Brand (Series 9)

Jo Brand reveals her motto for life, and says she didn't mind getting humiliated on Taskmaster as long as the end result was funny.

Taskmaster. Katy Wix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Katy Wix (Series 9)

Katy Wix says Taskmaster has revealed that she mutters to herself a lot.

Taskmaster. Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Rose Matafeo (Series 9)

Rose Matafeo admits that her performance on some tasks gave her sleepless nights.

Taskmaster. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies (Series 7)

Greg Davies talks about Series 7 of Taskmaster and admits: "If the High Court judges of the world started to die off and there was only me left, I still wouldn't choose me."

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Alex Horne (Series 7)

Alex Horne says of Series 7, "I think it might be our favourite one."

Taskmaster. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Avalon Television

Rhod Gilbert (Series 7)

Rhod Gilbert has been described as the most extreme contestant in Taskmaster history. He admits the show has revealed parts of him he managed to keep a lid on for 49 years.

Taskmaster. James Acaster. Copyright: Avalon Television

James Acaster (Series 7)

James Acaster is a Taskmaster super fan. He's seen all the episodes... did it give him an advantage?

Taskmaster. Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jessica Knappett (Series 7)

Jessica Knappett reveals she almost died whilst filming Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Kerry Godliman (Series 7)

Kerry Godliman reveals winning one particular task was the highlight of her life.

Taskmaster. Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Phil Wang (Series 7)

Phil Wang says he bombed at all the tasks that you can't measure objectively.

Taskmaster. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies (Series 4)

Greg Davies says that, as the Taskmaster, he has discovered a vindictive streak he didn't know he had.

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Alex Horne (Series 4)

Alex Horne says he'd happily do Taskmaster for another five years - there are limitless task possibilities.

Taskmaster. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Avalon Television

Hugh Dennis (Series 4)

Hugh Dennis admits he is a fairly competitive person.

Taskmaster. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Joe Lycett (Series 4)

Joe Lycett says he is dreadful at planning things and is very much a 'that'll do' kind of person.

Taskmaster. Lolly Adefope. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lolly Adefope (Series 4)

Lolly Adefope really liked the 'destroy a cake in the most beautiful way you can' task.

Taskmaster. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Avalon Television

Noel Fielding (Series 4)

Noel Fielding says he found many of the tasks frustrating.

Taskmaster. Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Avalon Television

Mel Giedroyc (Series 4)

Mel Giedroyc says she really enjoyed the freedom that the Taskmaster format allows you.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Roisin Conaty, Josh Widdicombe, Tim Key. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Contestants (Series 1)

Alex Horne, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Roisin Conaty, Josh Widdicombe and Tim Key talk about taking part in Taskmaster.

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