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.
- Due to return for Series 19
- Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 repeated Monday at 11pm on U&Dave
Streaming rank this week: 137
Press clippings Page 5
Taskmaster to go behind-the-scenes with new specials
Channel 4 is to air Taskmasterclass, a series of hour-long Taskmaster specials in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne, with the help of former contestants, lift the lid on the "best, worst and somewhat middling tasks".
British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2024Taskmaster's Nick Mohammed finally explains Dracula costume choice
Speaking to comedian Ed Gamble on the official Taskmaster podcast, the actor explained that he wanted to dress up for the series after feeling "nervous" about being himself.
Sara Baalla, Digital Spy, 19th April 2024The first ever Taskmaster was a very different beast
No Greg Davies, 20 contestants, post-midnight... the original Taskmaster didn't start out as the show it is now.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 11th April 2024Taskmaster 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 2024