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Taskmaster. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television
Greg Davies

Greg Davies (I)

  • 57 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Greg Davies features

Rik Mayall Live

Rik Mayall Comedy Festival report

Monday 9th June 2025

There are few figures in comedy more beloved than Rik Mayall, and now he has a festival named after him. Jake Godfrey headed to Droitwich to check out the inaugural year.

Image shows left to right: Dara O Briain, Greg Davies Live

Greg Davies and Dara O Briain's tours rated - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Thursday 17th April 2025

Our live comedy columnist sees two titans of the comedy scene: Mock The Week's Dara O Briain, and the Taskmaster himself - Greg Davies - tours for the first time in seven years.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Noel Fielding TV

Never Mind The Buzzcocks: Series 31 regulars

Monday 21st August 2023

As Never Mind The Buzzcocks returns for a third series on Sky Max, we talk to the four regulars - Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix - about what we can expect from the new episodes, and discuss their own musical histories.

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

Taskmaster Series 15 interviews

Sunday 26th March 2023

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

Just For Laughs London 2023 Live

Just For Laughs festival, London - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Organisers of London's Just For Laughs festival are aiming for the event to eventually become "the UK's most recognised comedy festival". With a debut line-up that included Graham Norton, James Acaster, Aisling Bea and Nish Kumar, Mark Muldoon sizes up just how likely that's looking...

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Morgana Robinson, Greg Davies, Guz Khan, Alex Horne, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alan Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster - Series 12 interviews

Monday 20th September 2021

Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell talk about starring in Series 12 of Taskmaster, and Greg Davies and Alex Horne give their thoughts on the contestants too.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding TV

Never Mind The Buzzcocks interviews

Monday 20th September 2021

Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix talk about starring in the new series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

The Cleaner. Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies) TV

Greg Davies on The Cleaner

Monday 6th September 2021

Greg Davies introduces the concept of his new sitcom, The Cleaner, and admits he's a bit jealous of his character.

Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones) Features

Comedy Rewind: Rev your engines for Saxondale

Sunday 15th August 2021

In 2006 Steve Coogan launched brand new character Tommy Saxondale. We take a look back at the wizened ex-roadie.

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 TV

Greg Davies and Alex Horne - Taskmaster interview

Thursday 15th October 2020

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. Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster's greatest moment

Saturday 18th July 2020

Joe Wilkinson's tragically disqualified long-distance throwing of a potato into a golf hole has been voted the greatest moment in the history of Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katy Wix, David Baddiel, Greg Davies, Jo Brand, Alex Horne, Rose Matafeo, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster Series 9 interviews

Monday 2nd September 2019

The guest stars of Series 9 of Taskmaster talk about taking on the challenges, and hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne reveal their guest wishlist for future series.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster Series 7 interviews

Saturday 1st September 2018

Taskmaster Series 7 looks set to be the best yet from the challenge show, with contestants pushing themselves further than they have done before. One even nearly died. We hear from the five contestants, plus Greg Davies and Alex Horne.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Greg Davies, Lolly Adefope, Alex Horne, Joe Lycett, Noel Fielding. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster Series 4 outtakes

Tuesday 13th June 2017

Watch lots of videos of outtakes from Series 4 of Taskmaster.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Greg Davies, Lolly Adefope, Alex Horne, Joe Lycett, Noel Fielding. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster interviews

Monday 24th April 2017

Taskmaster regulars Greg Davies and Alex Horne talk about returning for another series of the hit format. We also hear from contestants Lolly Adefope, Hugh Dennis, Noel Fielding, Mel Giedroyc and Joe Lycett.

Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Lenny Henry, Sally Phillips, Luisa Omielan, Joe Lycett, Russell Brand, Warwick Davis, Greg Davies, Rob Beckett, Miranda Hart, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: BBC TV

Comic Relief interviews

Sunday 19th March 2017

Sir Lenny Henry, Russell Brand, Luisa Omielan, Greg Davies, Warwick Davis, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett and Sally Phillips talk about preparing to host the Red Nose Day 2017 TV show.

Man Down. Dan (Greg Davies). Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Man Down Series 2: Greg Davies interview

Friday 29th May 2015

Comedy giant Greg Davies talks about the second series of his sitcom Man Down, and how the programme is missing Rik Mayall.

Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Dad (Rik Mayall), Dan (Greg Davies). Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Greg Davies & Rik Mayall interviews

Friday 25th October 2013

Greg Davies and Rik Mayall talk about Man Down, the new Channel 4 sitcom they star in. Mayall explains how comedy is still central to his life.

Greg Davies Live

Greg Davies review

Monday 16th August 2010

Quite simply, this is one of the most joyous hours of stand-up I have seen in a very long time.

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