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• 2016
• Season 2
• 5 episodes

• Game show
• Reality

Summary

Season 2 sees the Taskmaster Greg Davies, and co-host Alex Horne, joined by new celebrity contestants Doc Brown, Richard Osman, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson.

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Episode 1: Fear of Failure

Summary

Greg Davies returns as the Taskmaster with assistance from Alex Horne. New competitors Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Jon Richardson, Doc Brown, and Joe Wilkinson are out to impress him by completing a series of thorny tasks to the very best of their abilities. Today's episode features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

Review

David Butcher

Greg Davies returns with the comedy game show that offers uncomplicated enjoyment of the kind you only get from seeing a top comedian try to roll three big inflatable balls up a hill in a strong breeze.

Davies sits on a gilded throne while his sidekick (and deviser of the show) Alex Horne keeps score and oversees tasks for a panel of comics including Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan.

Richard Osman devises a cunning, lateral-thinking way around most tasks but it’s Joe Wilkinson who produces an involuntary cheer for us at home while attempting the throw-a-potato-in-a-golf-hole task. “I think that’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” he says.

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2016-06-21

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rolenamePresenterGreg DaviesCo presenterAlex HorneExecutive producerAlex HorneContestantDoc BrownContestantRichard OsmanContestantJon RichardsonContestantKatherine RyanContestantJoe WilkinsonExecutive producerHilary RosenExecutive producerRichard Allen-TurnerExecutive producerRob AslettExecutive producerJames TaylorExecutive producerJon ThodayExecutive producerAndy DevonshireSeries directorAndy DevonshireSeries producerAndy Cartwright

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  Episode 5
  
  There's Strength in Arches

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  Episode 4
  
  Welcome to Rico Face

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  Episode 3
  
  A Pistachio Eclair

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  Episode 3
  
  A Pistachio Éclair

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  Episode 2
  
  Pork Is A Sausage

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  Episode 1
  
  Fear of Failure

  Summary

  Greg Davies returns as the Taskmaster with assistance from Alex Horne. New competitors Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Jon Richardson, Doc Brown, and Joe Wilkinson are out to impress him by completing a series of thorny tasks to the very best of their abilities. Today's episode features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

  Review

  David Butcher

  Greg Davies returns with the comedy game show that offers uncomplicated enjoyment of the kind you only get from seeing a top comedian try to roll three big inflatable balls up a hill in a strong breeze.

  Davies sits on a gilded throne while his sidekick (and deviser of the show) Alex Horne keeps score and oversees tasks for a panel of comics including Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan.

  Richard Osman devises a cunning, lateral-thinking way around most tasks but it’s Joe Wilkinson who produces an involuntary cheer for us at home while attempting the throw-a-potato-in-a-golf-hole task. “I think that’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” he says.

  How to watch

  Next showing

  There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

  Streaming

  • Channel 4
  • Disney+

  ❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).

  Details

  Released on

  2016-06-21

  Languages

  English

  Formats

  Colour

  Credits

  Crew

  rolenamePresenterGreg DaviesCo presenterAlex HorneExecutive producerAlex HorneContestantDoc BrownContestantRichard OsmanContestantJon RichardsonContestantKatherine RyanContestantJoe WilkinsonExecutive producerHilary RosenExecutive producerRichard Allen-TurnerExecutive producerRob AslettExecutive producerJames TaylorExecutive producerJon ThodayExecutive producerAndy DevonshireSeries directorAndy DevonshireSeries producerAndy Cartwright

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How to watch

Next showing

There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

Streaming

• Channel 4
• Disney+

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  Taskmaster convinced Reece Shearsmith to sign up for Last One Laughing
  
  The star is ready to play it straight in the comedy game with a (spooky) twist.

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  Taskmaster season 21 cast: Confirmed line-up of comedians
  
  Greg Davies and Alex Horne are returning to make fools out of a whole new group of celebs.

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  Taskmaster confirms The Grand Tour and This Morning favourites for New Year special line-up
  
  Francis Bourgeois and Alison Hammond lead a star-studded festive challenge.

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  Little Britain icon Matt Lucas teases Taskmaster performance: "I’m inept"
  
  The actor and comedian admits he doesn’t turn on the TV in search of laughs...

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  Taskmaster season 22 start date officially confirmed by Channel 4 – and it's soon
  
  Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a fresh line-up of five comedians.

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  Who won Taskmaster season 19?
  
  This player got everyone talking with one particularly shocking challenge.

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  Taskmaster season 21 start date confirmed with Gavin & Stacey favourite
  
  Your time starts... soon!

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  Taskmaster's future officially confirmed as it hits massive global numbers on YouTube
  
  We don't know what we'd do without it.

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  Taskmaster Champion of Champions 2025 cast: Who is in the line-up?
  
  It's time for the ultimate challenge!

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  Ghosts favourites call for co-star to sign up for Taskmaster: "He doesn't even understand what it is"
  
  "I think it'd be so effortless to him and it would be really good."

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  Taskmaster favourite Greg Davies teases show's future and reveals the key to its success
  
  The series was recently renewed for six more seasons.

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  Ghosts and Taskmaster icon is the next to take on the West End's Oh, Mary! – Here's how to get tickets
  
  The Ghosts star is set to make her West End debut this September.

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  Taskmaster unveils cast for season 21 including Gavin & Stacey icon
  
  Who will win Greg's golden head this time round?

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  Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2026 line-up: Confirmed contestants
  
  Five courageous celebrities are stepping up to the challenge.

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  Taskmaster favourite Alex Horne linked to new entertainment series in development
  
  He's back thinking up all new tasks.

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  This week's Radio Times Easter special features an eggs-clusive Taskmaster challenge
  
  Our bumper bank holiday issue with all your essential TV, radio and streaming.

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  Taskmaster season 20 cast: Confirmed line-up of comedians
  
  Who are you backing for glory?

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  Taskmaster's Alex Horne would "love" international Champion of Champions – but reveals why it's unlikely
  
  If the FIFA World Cup isn't for you, how about the Taskmaster World Cup?

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  Taskmaster season 21 premiere overnight ratings revealed as fans delight at show's return
  
  And viewers have praised the "brilliant" new line-up.

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  Taskmaster legend Alex Horne's new game show officially confirmed by Channel 4 - and "it’s joyful!"
  
  Taskmaster fans, this should be right up your alley.

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  The Great British Sewing Bee return date officially confirmed with Taskmaster star also back
  
  It’ll soon be time to get crafting!

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  Taskmaster delayed tonight as Channel 4 changes schedule
  
  The much-loved comedy panel show has been knocked off its usual perch...

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  Taskmaster season 22 line-up officially confirmed – including Doctor Who and Peep Show stars
  
  Will they be up to the challenge?

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