Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television
Taskmaster

Taskmaster

  • TV comedy
  • Channel 4 / Dave
  • 2015 - 2024
  • 160 episodes (17 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.

Press clippings

Taskmaster'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 2024

The 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 2024

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 2024

Alex 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 2024

The 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 2024

Taskmaster 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 2024

Taskmaster 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 2024

British 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 2024

Stephen 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

Royal 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 2024

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