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 4
Taskmaster is The White Lotus of the entertainment world
The acclaimed and award-winning British comedy panel game show Taskmaster is back for a 17th season. After almost a decade on air, how does the duo behind the hit keep it fresh?
Simon Thompson, Forbes, 31st March 2024Alex Horne and Greg Davies on 17 series of Taskmaster
After 17 series of playing minion to Greg Davies, you'd think Alex Horne would have his eyes on the Taskmaster's throne. But when the duo Zoomed in from a press day in New York - testament to its trans-Atlantic, if not global appeal - there were no signs of a mutiny. The long-suffering sidekick still knew his place.
Harrison Bennett, Royal Television Society, 28th March 2024The Taskmaster effect: How a game show became the comedian's golden ticket
Up-and-coming comedians aren't focused on creating the next big sitcom or being on Live At The Apollo, as they would have a decade ago. No, they all wanted a spot on Taskmaster.
Isobel Lewis, i Newspaper, 28th March 2024Taskmaster VR's Alex Horne reveals Creative Mode - fans can make their own tasks!
(Little) Alex Horne has announced that Taskmaster VR will have a Creative Mode, allowing fans of the chaotic comedy series to create their own tasks in the relative safety of virtual reality.
Rob Leane, Radio Times, 27th March 2024Taskmaster apologises over live event mishap
Taskmaster has issued an apology to fans who were left out of the show's comedy night in New York despite having regular tickets.
Stefania Sarrubba, Digital Spy, 26th March 2024British comedies nominated for Canada's Rockie Awards
Taskmaster, The Graham Norton Show, Dreaming Whilst Black, Everyone Else Burns, Horrible Histories and Birdsong are among the nominations in various categories in the Rockie Awards International Program Competition.
Chortle, 22nd March 2024Stephen Merchant: 'I want to do Taskmaster'
Stephen Merchant has revealed that he'd "happily" do Taskmaster - and it's purely a case of finding time in his busy schedule to make it work.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2024Royal Television Society Awards 2024 nominations
Black Ops, Extraordinary, Such Brave Girls, Big Boys, Juice and There She Goes are amongst the nominees in the Royal Television Society Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 results
Paddy Young, Sam Campbell, Lorna Rose Treen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, John Kearns, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Munya Chawawa, Fern Brady and Taskmaster are amongst the winners of the Chortle Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2024Lee Mack's Taskmaster task too far
Lee Mack has revealed that his stint on Taskmaster put a crimp on his relationship with his wife.
British Comedy Guide, 25th February 2024