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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 2024How Greg Davies became an unlikely sex symbol
If this elevation into sex symbol status has surprised the Taskmaster comedian himself, then just imagine the impact it must have had on those who consider him their peer.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 27th March 2024Greg Davies returns to stand-up with new show Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is setting off on a 55-date tour in January 2025. Full Fat Legend will include a date at The Royal Albert Hall.
British Comedy Guide, 26th March 2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin review
I'm delighted to say it's an absolute hoot. A rip-roaringly silly absolute hoot.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin review
The Mighty Boosh star brings his usual chaotic whimsy to this show about a would-be highwayman - but even a cast packed with comic geniuses can't remove the stench of "Will this do?"
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 1st March 2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin review
Dick Turpin's gone woke! He's now a non-violent vegan who prefers knitting to armed robbery, shuns toxic masculinity, and embraces diversity in his gang of previously ruthless outlaws.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st March 2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin TV review
Noel Fielding's dandy highwayman is upstaged by a veritable who's who of British comedy talent.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st March 2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin review
Noel Fielding shines in unashamedly silly sitcom.
Jon O'Brien, Radio Times, 28th February 2024Greg Davies wants mandatory two-season orders for new comedy series
The comedian and writer, who fronts fronts the hit series Taskmaster in the UK and writes and stars in sitcom The Cleaner for the BBC, was asked what he would change about the business during a the closing session of the Berlinale Series Market, and responded he would like to see new comedies given more time to hit their stride, adding that all-time classics such as Seinfeld needed multiple seasons to establish themselves.
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21st February 2024