TV series

Taskmaster

Name: Taskmaster
Released: 2015
Cast: Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas

2015–· 23 seasonsTV-14★ 8.3Returning series

On Channel 4 · U&Dave — From Avalon Television

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Synopsis

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?

Themes

competition taskmaster comedian game show challenge task panel show complicated

Episodes

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E1 Melon BuffetNext upJul 28, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe are tasked with trying to paint the best picture of a horse whilst riding a horse, plus there's melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.
E2 The Pie WhispererAug 4, 2015 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Taskmaster Greg Davies commands his captive band of comedians to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high-five a fifty five year old.
E3 The Poet and the EggAug 11, 2015 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
The comedians build a tower for an egg and make a video ‘blooper’. The results are kind of surprising and kind of scary. Plus, Josh Widdicombe gives Greg Davies the ultimate gift – one that they will both remember FOREVER.
E4 Down an OctaveAug 18, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
This week, can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie Rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
E5 Little Denim ShortsAug 25, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then, he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
Guest stars: Fredrik Ahlén (Fred the Swede)
E6 The Last SupperSep 1, 2015 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner’s trophy. Tasks include playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.