Taskmaster (2015)

Name: Taskmaster
Rating: 8.3

Rating: 8.3

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?

First Air Date: 2015-07-28

Last Air Date: 2026-06-11

Number of Seasons: 22

Number of Episodes: 202

Created By: Alex Horne

Networks: Channel 4, U&Dave

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Top Cast

Greg Davies as Self - Taskmaster
Alex Horne as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Kerry Godliman as Self
Andy Zaltzman as Self
Asim Chaudhry as Self
Babatunde Aléshé as Self
Ania Magliano as Self
Emma Sidi as Self
Jack Dee as Self
Maisie Adam as Self

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Greg Davies is the all-powerful Taskmaster. Assisted by Alex Horne, he sets a series of devious tasks for comedians Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Melon Buffet (2015-07-28)

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.
Ep. 2: The Pie Whisperer (2015-08-04)

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.
Ep. 3: The Poet and the Egg (2015-08-11)

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.
Ep. 4: Down an Octave (2015-08-18)

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?
Ep. 5: Little Denim Shorts (2015-08-25)

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.
Ep. 6: The Last Supper (2015-09-01)

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.