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 6
- Catch-up on Series 17, Episode 5
Streaming rank this week: 10
Press clippings Page 7
Taskmaster to return for six more series, plus new kids version
Channel 4 has ordered another six series of Taskmaster, as well as new children-focused entertainment show Junior Taskmaster.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 results
Results have been announced for the second annual National Comedy Awards, broadcast live on Channel 4.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards results 2022
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared has been named Comedy Of The Year 2022 in the Comedy.co.uk Awards. There were also wins for Ghosts, Ellie & Natasia, Would I Lie To You?, Taskmaster, This Is Going To Hurt, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, 'Whatever Next?' With Miles Jupp, The Unbelievable Truth and You're Dead To Me.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2023Chortle Awards 2023 results
Jazz Emu won in two categories at the Chortle Awards 2023. Other winners included Dara O Briain, Seann Walsh, Bob Mortimer, Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons.
British Comedy Guide, 6th February 2023Chortle Awards 2023 nominees announced
Shortlisted nominees for the 2023 awards run by comedy website Chortle have been announced. Bob Mortimer, Alasdair Beckett-King and Jordan Gray have secured two nominations each.
British Comedy Guide, 24th January 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023Warwick University and Taskmaster launch school pilot
It is the cult gameshow that dares comedians to complete mischievous challenges - now a university is using Taskmaster to help school children learn.
BBC, 19th January 202310 underrated British comedy series you need to see
We've gathered some underrated British comedy series that you need to see.
Simon Bland, Slashfilm, 13th January 2023The best TV shows for Taskmaster fans
While we wait for Taskmaster's Series 15 release date, here are some similar TV treats to keep you entertained, including shows featuring previous cast members.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 12th January 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2023