Taskmaster will probably be again to brighten up our Saturday nights in mere matter of weeks.
Channel 4’s distinctive comedy collection which pits totally different comics in opposition to each other in a collection of ridiculous challenges was confirmed to be returning for an 18th collection again in Could, with Jack Dee, Rosie Jones and Babatunde Aléshé all on the line-up this time round.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was confirmed that the Bafta-winning present, fronted by Greg Davies and his right-hand man Alex Horne, will return on Friday 12 September.
Finishing the brand new line-up are Starstruck actor Emma Sidi and podcaster Andy Zaltzman, finest often known as the host of The Bugle Podcast.
Channel 4 teased in a press launch: “This group have all agreed to try a collection of Duties that can take a look at their wits, their reasoning, their problem-solving and whether or not or not they will find hidden rockets beneath strain.
“The Taskmaster will choose their efforts along with his customary cruel precision, and can ultimately award one his coveted golden head.”
In the meantime, should you’ve ever fancied attempting out Taskmaster for your self, Channel 4 is lastly providing you with the chance.
Taskmaster: The Stay Expertise is debuting in October, permitting followers of the franchise to “compete in opposition to your family and friends to be topped a Taskmaster champion” in a “model new interactive journey”.
“That is your likelihood to step contained in the world of Taskmaster and participate in model new ludicrous and infuriating duties, identical to your favorite comedians,” reads the expertise’s official web site.
Earlier than that, although, Taskmaster returns on 12 September at 9pm on Channel 4, with new episodes airing on Friday nights.
