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.
- Due to return in January 2025
- Catch-up on Series 18, Episode 10
Streaming rank this week: 22
Press clippings Page 39
Taskmaster: as informal & cheap as evening down pub
Much like all of Dave's original programming, new comedy quiz show Taskmaster was as informal and cheap-looking as an evening at your local pub, but no less entertaining for that.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 28th July 2015Taskmaster (TV review)
In a world where comedy on UK television is largely represented by generic panel shows, out of the wind comes something different and oh boy is it good.
Callum Moorin, The Angry Microwave, 28th July 2015Greg Davies, Alex Horne and Tim Key talk Taskmaster
'I can't believe I actually cared.' That was the verdict of Greg Davies after one of the challenges set in the new gameshow Taskmaster.
Chortle, 24th July 2015Alex Horne interview
Alex Horne spent a whole year setting silly tasks for his mates for an hour's worth of fun at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010 and 2011. Now, he's bringing Taskmaster to TV with the help of Greg Davies and Dave.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 22nd July 2015Greg Davies talks about Taskmaster
I was lucky enough to catch up with Greg Davies at the official press launch of Taskmaster which tests the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five super competitive well known comedians.
Ben Drummond, TV Rage, 20th July 2015Tim Key and Alex Horne: How we met
"We spent an afternoon seeing how much stuff we could fit down our trousers. I managed a toaster and quite a lot of cutlery."
Adam Jacques, The Independent, 12th July 2015Line-up revealed for new Greg Davies show Taskmaster
Taskmaster, the new comedy show for channel Dave starring Greg Davies and Alex Horne, will feature guests including Frank Skinner and Tim Key.
British Comedy Guide, 10th February 2015Alex Horne and Greg Davies star in new show Taskmaster
Alex Horne and Greg Davies will star in Taskmaster, a new show for channel Dave in which comedian guests have to undertake various challenges.
British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2014