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

Taskmaster

  • TV comedy
  • Channel 4 / Dave
  • 2015 - 2021
  • 105 episodes (12 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.

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The Horne Section Television Programme. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Copyright: BBC
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BBC One. Copyright: BBC
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Ask Rhod Gilbert. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Lloyd Langford. Copyright: Green Inc Film And Television
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