---
title: "Taskmaster"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taskmaster-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 63404
imdb_id: "tt4934214"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 22
episodes_count: 202
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 215
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Taskmaster (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taskmaster-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show created by comedian Alex Horne that premiered in 2015. The series features Greg Davies in the role of the Taskmaster, who presides over the competition alongside his assistant, Alex Horne. In each series, five hyper-competitive comedians are tasked with demonstrating their wiles, wit, wisdom, and skills. These contestants undergo various challenges designed to test their creativity, which are supervised by Horne while Davies evaluates their performances and awards points. The ultimate objective for the participants is to be crowned the Taskmaster champion. The program is broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and maintains an official online presence that provides show details and updates. The production has continued for many years, with announcements regarding the line-up for the twenty-second series occurring as recently as June 2026. The show remains a notable example of the panel game format, focusing on the unpredictable results of the tasks assigned to the competing comedians.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five comedians compete in bizarre challenges judged by the Taskmaster and his loyal assistant."

### Why Watch
- creative problem solving
- humorous interactions between contestants

### Caveats & Content Note
- subjective scoring
- chaotic structure
- Tone & Suitability: The show is a lighthearted comedy panel game suitable for general viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, competitive, absurdist, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads | UKTV Play | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (6 Episodes)
Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show that premiered in 2015. The series features Greg Davies in the role of the all-powerful Taskmaster, who is responsible for judging the performances of the participants. He is assisted by Alex Horne, who supervises the tasks and provides support throughout the competition. In the first season, five comedians compete against one another in a series of devious and ludicrous tasks designed to test their wiles and wit. The cast for this inaugural season includes Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan, and Tim Key. While Alex Horne oversees the execution of these challenges, Greg Davies retains the final authority to award points based on the outcomes. These competitions are intended to result in both hilarity and humiliation for the contestants as they navigate the requirements set forth by the hosts. The program is recognized as a comedy series that pits the five comedians against each other in various creative and unconventional scenarios. The show is also known as Taskmaster United Kingdom or Taskmaster UK.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 32
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (28%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 23 (72%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Alex Horne
- **Networks / Studios**: Channel 4, U&Dave

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Taskmaster?
Five comedians compete in a series of tasks designed to test their wit, wisdom, and skills.

### Q: Who presents the show?
The show is presented by Greg Davies as the Taskmaster and Alex Horne as his assistant.

### Q: When did the series first air?
The series first aired on July 28, 2015.

### Q: How are the tasks judged?
Tasks are supervised by Alex Horne, but Greg Davies has the final word on all scoring.

### Q: How many seasons are there?
The series has 20 seasons.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taskmaster (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taskmaster_(TV_series))
- [Welcome to TASKMASTER](https://www.taskmaster.tv/)
- [Taskmaster - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/taskmaster)
- [Taskmaster (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4934214)
- [Taskmaster announces series 22 line-up | Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/press/news/taskmaster-announces-series-22-line)
- [Taskmaster Wiki | Fandom](https://taskmaster.fandom.com/wiki/Taskmaster_Wiki)

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