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.
- Continues on Thursday on C4 at 9pm with Series 17, Episode 7
- Catch-up on Series 17, Episode 6
Streaming rank this week: 16
Press clippings Page 31
Review: Taskmaster, series 4, episode 2
This week the challengers have difficulty controlling a runaway basketball, attempt long-distance painting, and take part in some intense staring.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 2nd May 2017TV review: Taskmaster
I particularly liked the way Alex Horne glared at them while they worked things out, a little like Karen Brady does in The Apprentice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2017Review: Taskmaster, Series 4, Episode 1
After watching this first episode, it was hard to see any clear favourites to win at this early stage.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 25th April 2017Comedy Central USA buys Taskmaster format
Comedy Central is to make its own version of Taskmaster in America, the challenge show involving comedians. Reggie Watts will host, with creator Alex Horne reprising his role as the assistant.
British Comedy Guide, 18th April 2017Chortle Awards 2017 winners
The winners of the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. Winners include Bridget Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Joel Dommett, Justin Moorhouse and Lolly Adefope.
British Comedy Guide, 20th March 2017Comedies nominated in Royal Television Society Awards 2017
Catastrophe, People Just Do Nothing and The Windsors are amongst the nominees for the Royal Television Society Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2017Fleabag, Alan Partridge and more up for BPG and TRIC awards
TV comedies including Fleabag, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Mum have been nominated for more awards, as the Broadcasting Press Guild and Television And Radio Industries Club announce their shortlists.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2017Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 winners announced
The results of the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 have been announced. Red Dwarf, Upstart Crow, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme and Taskmaster are amongst the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2017Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 shortlists announced
The shortlists for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 have been revealed. 60 shows are in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title. Voting is now open.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2017