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Last One Laughing and Dr Who stars join new series of Taskmaster

The comics have ‘submitted themselves to the toughest physical and mental examination on television’

The Independent UK

Widow’s Bay to Should I Marry a Murderer? The seven best shows to stream this week

Matthew Rhys stars in a genuinely creepy comedy horror from the maker of Parks & Rec. Plus, the woman who turned informant when her fiancé confessed that he’d killed a man

The Guardian - UK

Taskmaster Is One Of My Favorite Shows. Now I Need More Americans To Watch It

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Taskmaster returns: five lessons in creativity from TV’s most absurd challenges

The Bafta-winning comedy game show, Taskmaster, has returned to Channel 4 for its 21st series. Part of the show’s long-running appeal is its lighthearted exhibition of human creativity.

The Conversation

Taskmaster series 21 cast revealed as show commissioned for at least three more years

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The Independent UK

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The 21st series starts on April 9 with Pakistani-American comedian and Marvel actor Kumail Nanjiani, The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci, Gavin And Stacey star Joanna Page, Masked Singer host Joel Dommett and comedian Amy Gledhill

The Independent UK

Your time starts now: Taskmaster renewed for six more series

The comedy game show follows five contestants as they compete in challenges presented to them by the Taskmaster.

Evening Standard

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Taskmaster fans go wild over ‘genius’ lineup featuring Gavin and Stacey legend plus Kumail Nanjiani

Actors will be joined by ‘The Thick Of It’ creator Armando Iannucci and more

The Independent UK

Davina McCall: Important to be part of Stand Up To Cancer after my lump scare

The broadcaster revealed in November that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Evening Standard

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct live coverage – all the reveals and trailers

Our archived feed from the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, with exclusive reveals and interviews from Tokyo Game Show.

PC Gamer

Ania Magliano: ‘My favourite gig? I did some material about vibrators and a 92-year-old gave me tips on settings’

The standup on Taskmaster, her time in the Cambridge Footlights and the geniuses behind Colin the Caterpillar

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: our highlights for Thursday, September 11, including I Fought the Law: The Ann Ming Story

There's also a new season of Taskmaster to enjoy.

WhatToWatch

Taskmaster viewers left shaken by moment they didn’t think could be ‘legally broadcast’

Viewers were left shook at the moment which involved Mathew Baynton, a pair of shoes and some yoghurt

The Independent UK

Taskmaster creator Alex Horne hosts competition at care home

The Taskmaster creator said the session at the care home was one of the ‘most memorable’ events he had been involved in.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Danny Dyer sparks confusion after failing to turn up for start of Channel 4 show

‘Are they waiting for someone to fit in the bleep machine before letting Danny Dyer on?’ asked confused fans

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Alex Horne’s creepy but clever musical sitcom returns

Horne’s endearingly eccentric comedy is music to most ears. Plus: the extraordinary secrets of bees. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Taskmaster needs to end before we all grow sick of it

STATE OF THE ARTS: The quirky comedy game show has been one of British TV’s great modern success stories. But Louis Chilton reckons the only way to go is down

The Independent UK

Taskmaster’s Alex Horne shares anger at ‘really disgusting’ abuse aimed at Rosie Jones

Jones faced hurtful trolling after she was announced as a ‘Taskmaster’ contestant earlier this year

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Junior Taskmaster: release date, hosts, tasks and everything we know

Rose Matafeo and Mike Wozniak are throwing down the gauntlet in Taskmaster's Channel 4 spin-off.

The Guardian - UK

Alex Horne: ‘When Liverpool score I nod. With Chesham, I punch the air’

Taskmaster star and Chesham United director shares his passion for the social side of non-league football as his club prepare for Lincoln in the FA Cup

The Guardian - UK

‘The kids didn’t subject me to violence … largely speaking’: inside the super-sassy world of Junior Taskmaster

The comedy hit conquered the UK, then the world, and now it’s taking over the nation’s youth. Its co-host Mike Wozniak talks being mercilessly mocked, fart mishaps and why kids make the best contestants

Evening Standard

Taskmaster: The Live Experience review – getting to have a go at the gameshow phenomenon is a delight

The set and props from the global hit show have been lovingly recreated for fans to enjoy the challenges for themselves

The Guardian - UK

Count the bounces! Balance the egg! Can Taskmaster triumph as a live experience?

Playing gimcrack games and being teased by Greg Davies’ digital avatar in a facsimile of the Taskmaster house will delight fans of the TV show – once the kinks are ironed out

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Jack Dee and Rosie Jones star as Taskmaster returns

Fun antics as Alex Horne gets force-fed bubblegum in the new season of the TV challenge show. Plus: Jessica Ennis-Hill delves into her family history. Here’s what to watch this evening

WhatToWatch

How to watch Taskmaster season 18 online and from anywhere

If it's worth doing at all, it probably isn't on this show. The art of the inane as television gold. Here's how you can watch Taskmaster season 18 online anywhere in the world...

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