Taskmaster

Taskmaster is a game show on Dave. Famous contestants, infuriating challenges and a wheelbarrow of withering putdowns. Taskmaster Greg Davies and sidekick Little Alex Horne oversee the weird, wonderful, BAFTA-winning comedy game show. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 171 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
Last broadcast:10/03/2026 at 00:00Genres: Game Shows
Last episode
1:00:00
1:00:00Taskmaster
Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirling become one while Greg Davies watches on, ready to issue his judgements. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of bounce.
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1:00:00Greg Davies' assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision. Plus: bare chests and bucking donkeys. (S9 Ep4/10)
1:00:00David Baddiel steers a steamroller towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart, in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies. (S9 Ep3/10)
55:00Greg Davies takes five comics to task on their efforts to complete pointless tasks. Jo Brand and David Baddiel take time out to enjoy a sandwich. (S9 Ep2/10)
55:00David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo make very dramatic entrances, as Greg Davies returns, dragging Little Alex Horne behind him. (S9 Ep1/10)
Series 8
1:00:00
1:00:00Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box, and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.
55:00There's eraser eating, camera wrecking and caravan crushing in the final episode of the series. Which of our intrepid comics will emerge triumphant? (S8 Ep10/10)
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Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?
1:00:00Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with the questionable actions of one contestant.
1:00:00Joe Thomas grapples grumpily with some awkward hand-wear, Sian Gibson seems to find proof that she may be psychic and Iain Stirling shows some tasty shortbread who's boss.
1:00:00Tensions bubble to the surface during an apparently simple team task. Plus: what constitutes a loo roll? And how do you entertain a toddler? (S8 Ep4/10)
55:00Greg Davies judges the efforts of five keen comics. Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal. Sian Gibson sends Greg a NSFW text. (S8 Ep3/10)
1:00:00The race continues for Taskmaster Greg Davies' golden head trophy. Lou Sanders acquires some creepy facial hair. (S8 Ep2/10)
1:00:00Five new contestants - Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson - complete a series of tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Alex Horne.
Series 7
55:00
55:00The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies' coveted golden head and become only the seventh Taskmaster champion in history? (S7 Ep10/10)
50:00It's the penultimate episode of the series. Rhod Gilbert's at the centre of satsuma-based controversy. (S7 Ep9/10)
55:00Greg Davies deals out withering looks and occasional faint praise in his role as the Taskmaster. Ever wondered what was underneath Phil Wang's costume? (S7 Ep8/10)
55:00Greg Davies challenges five funny people to entertain him by completing baffling challenges. This time: Christmas crackers and eye-opening techniques. (S7 Ep7/10)
1:00:00Greg Davies and Alex Horne host the 50th ever episode. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett have a catfight. (S7 Ep6/10)
55:00Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex Horne's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook is tested by a grumpy man, and Phil Wang has fun with mayonnaise. (S7 Ep5/10)