Greg Davies is the Taskmaster who, with the help of his right-hand man, Alex, sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five hyper competitive comedians through a series of ingenious challenges. With the chance to be crowned show champion, rivalry amongst the comedians is encouraged, dodgy tactics rewarded and bribes accepted.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Game Show
Genres:
Comedy
Episodes ordered: 10 episodes
Created by:
Alex Horne
Official site: www.channel4.com
8 (50 votes)
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Episode 21x04; Apr 30, 2026
Greg Davies judges the competence of five comics in tasks involving a cloche, a jar of dice and giant pencils. Joanna Page holds a sheep above her head, Amy Gledhill bursts a balloon in the lab and Kumail Nanjiani gives an ostrich some fangs. Elsewhe…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 21x03: A Creepy Bit Of Advice | Apr 23, 2026 | |
| 21x02: Leg Up, Johnny! | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 21x01: Cube Is Good | Apr 9, 2026 |
Cast
Recent discussions
Tasks weren't too original but the guests had a good chemistry and dynamic, also some good banter with Greg.
Jonnie Peacock did not appear on the special due to being ill. He sent Alan Davies as his representative.
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