Taskmaster
- TV comedy
- Channel 4 / U&Dave
- 2015 - 2025
- 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.
- Returns on Sunday 29th December on C4 at 9pm with New Year Special
Streaming rank this week: 98
Press clippings Page 25
Taskmaster: The most surreal and hilarious tasks so far
GTAcaster, Geraldine's a nightmare and Romesh Ranganathan's Tree Wizard song are just a handful of the panel show's greatest hits.
i Newspaper, 4th September 2019Preview: Taskmaster Series 9
Greg Davies seems to be playing increasingly fast and loose with the arbitrary scoring system this time round. We won't tell you who the winner of the first episode is, you'll have to watch it to find out. OK, we will tell you - the winner is the audience, who get to see the show back on top form again.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th September 2019How the Edinburgh Fringe transformed TV comedy
As the Edinburgh Fringe begins again, we examine how the festival spawned shows like Taskmaster, Fleabag, and The League Of Gentlemen...
Mark Harrison, Den Of Geek, 2nd August 2019Taskmaster Series 9 contestants revealed
David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo will take part in Series 9 of Taskmaster
British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 9 - review
In the penultimate episode of the series, we witness the invention of the bounce stabiliser, listen to delicious dust, and see a terrible remake of The Human Centipede.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 3rd July 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 8 - review
This week we come across the power of ice, flashbacks in sand, and the most unlikely cheat in the history of Taskmaster.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 26th June 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 7 - review
This week's Taskmaster has been marked with a touch of sadness following recent news concerning Paul Sinha.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 19th June 2019Derry Girls and Would I Lie To You? win Televisual Awards
Derry Girls and Would I Lie To You? were amongst the winners in the Televisual Bulldog Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 14th June 2019Taskmaster: Series 8, Episode 6 - review
In this week's edition we learn that one of the biggest elements of Taskmaster is diversity. One point you may be riding high with your ability to remember a deck of cards, the next you are wallowing in misery because when trying to hide yourself you failed to cover your own face.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 13th June 2019Taskmaster - Series 8, Episode 5: Stay Humble review
Only the Taskmaster comes out on top when deceiving.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 5th June 2019