Taskmaster
Cult standup John Kearns: ‘You might not like my show for 20 minutes, but you’ll leave happy!’
The self-deprecating star has won two Edinburgh awards but remains a niche concern. Will a recent breakout turn on Taskmaster and a huge nationwide tour bring his absurdist comedy to the mainstream?
Rachael Healy
17, Feb, 2023 @12:00 PM
Alex Horne on the secret to his cult show Taskmaster: ‘It must be offbeat but not wacky, off-kilter but not bonkers’
How does the comedian and creative genius come up with the show’s endless stream of inventive challenges?
Simon Parkin
24, Dec, 2022 @12:00 PM
‘The silliness levels have really topped out’: Britain’s funniest band blast into TV
Known for their riotous comedy from backwards congas to raps about vacuum cleaners, Alex Horne and the Horne Section now have their own musical sitcom ... about being given a sitcom by mistake
Emma John
21, Oct, 2022 @12:00 PM
TV tonight: an epic clash of the Taskmaster titans
The season winners of series six to 10 tackle more nonsensical challenges. Plus: Motherland’s Anna Maxwell Martin delves into her family history. Here’s what to watch this evening
Graeme Virtue, Henry Wong, Danielle De Wolfe and Jack Seale
23, Jun, 2022 @5:20 AM
TV tonight: Greg Davies and Alex Horne continue the Taskmaster fun
Taskmaster returns with a new cohort of celebrities. Plus: Gordon Ramsay tests his cooks’ mettle up a mountain. Here’s what to watch this evening
Ammar Kalia, Graeme Virtue, Ali Catterall and Henry Wong
14, Apr, 2022 @5:10 AM
Sophie Duker: ‘You have to laugh at yourself – you’ll never be in the right for long’
Having defeated impostor syndrome, the standup is taking on Taskmaster and returning to the Edinburgh fringe with ‘sexy and chaotic’ new show Hag
Rachael Healy
13, Apr, 2022 @5:00 AM
‘We’ve no idea if it will work’: Taskmaster launches own streaming service
Taskmaster Supermax+ aims to bring popular British show to global audiences, but creators are relaxed about the venture
Stuart Heritage
05, Mar, 2022 @12:01 AM
Kerry Godliman review – relatable laughs that get the job done
The After Life star invites us to join her as the butt of the joke in her clever, gag-filled observations on life in the internet age
Brian Logan
30, Jan, 2022 @12:26 PM
‘One of the few things that makes me angry is Abba’: Alex Horne’s honest playlist
Taskmaster’s creator is happy to belt out a tune when fronting the Horne Section. But what’s on his stereo when there’s no one around to judge him?
Rich Pelley
25, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM
Outsiders: David Mitchell’s desperate bid to outdo the genius of Taskmaster
From wielding axes to rescuing parachutists, Mitchell’s new show gives comics wacky missions to complete. It’s great fun – but it would be far better if a certain other series didn’t exist
Stuart Heritage
30, Sep, 2021 @5:00 AM
TV tonight: Taskmaster returns and it’s as sublimely ridiculous as ever
Greg Davies’s glorious gameshow is back, with celebs including Desiree Burch and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Plus: Joe Lycett champions more consumers. Here’s what to watch this evening
Phil Harrison, Hannah J Davies, Graeme Virtue and Paul Howlett
23, Sep, 2021 @5:20 AM
Taskmaster: famous faces complete nonsense tasks and are judged for them – what’s not to love?
Is it comforting during this time to watch other people trapped in a house, doing extremely silly projects and having fun in the process? It’s worth a try
Rebecca Shaw
21, Sep, 2021 @5:30 PM
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