Taskmasters

Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show created by Alex Horne. In each series, five comedians are set a series of bizarre and creative tasks, which they must complete with the utmost absurdity. The tasks are judged by the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, and his assistant, Alex Horne, who award points based on the contestants' ingenuity, speed, and overall hilarious failure.

Taskmaster has been overwhelmingly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, praised for its original premise, clever tasks, and the genuine comedic chemistry of its contestants and hosts. It is considered a modern classic of British comedy television.

• Highly original and consistently hilarious premise.

• The show thrives on the contestants' creativity and the hosts' deadpan delivery.

• A masterclass in modern comedy panel shows.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the show's brilliant concept and the unpredictable nature of the tasks. Viewers love seeing comedians pushed to their limits and the ensuing comedic chaos. The chemistry between Greg Davies and Alex Horne is also a common point of praise.

BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme (2016, 2018, 2020, 2021), Broadcast Award for Best Entertainment Programme (2018), Rose d'Or for Best Studio Entertainment (2017). Nominated for numerous other awards including multiple National Television Awards and BAFTA TV Awards.

The show originated from a sketch Alex Horne performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010, where he set tasks for himself and other comedians.