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 Join Our CultSep 4, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Greg Davies is back, joined as ever by Alex Horne. The five celebs making grand entrances for series nine are David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.
E2 Butter in the MicrowaveSep 11, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel.
E3 Five Miles Per DaySep 18, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
David Baddiel steers some heavy machinery toward a representation of his childhood sweetheart, in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies.
E4 QuispsSep 25, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank. Meanwhile, Alex is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.
E5 Another SpoonOct 2, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card.
Guest stars: Kerry Godliman (Self), Gareth Kalyan (Himself)
E6 Bready Bready BreadyOct 9, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a problem.
Guest stars: Katherine Ryan (Self)
E7 A CuddleOct 16, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
The competitors are lured to a wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. David Baddiel spray-paints his face and Jo Brand reveals her psychic superpowers.
E8 ShaqinahatOct 23, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne, as Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.
E9 Don't Like Them Go BangOct 30, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage.
E10 Think About the SpiritNov 6, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
It's the grand final, which features peas, teas and absent keys, as Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo vie to go home with Greg Davies's massive face.