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Taskmaster season 16 release date confirmed by Channel 4

We now know when the brand new line-up will be given their first task.

Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins, Susan Wokoma, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Julian Clary and Lucy Beaumont in Taskmaster season 16 promo image standing on the set of Taskmaster

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Published: Wednesday, 6 September 2023 at 2:27 pm

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A brand new season of Taskmaster was announced right after the last one came to an end; Mae Martin was crowned season 15's winner after completing a string of bizarre – and hilarious – challenges, and it won't be long before a new batch attempt the same.

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In fact, Channel 4 has confirmed that Alex Horne and Greg Davies will return for season 16 on 21st September at 9pm, to be exact.

The pair will be inflicting their particular brand of torture on a fresh Taskmaster cast before one of them claims the coveted golden head trophy.

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This year's cast includes the likes of former Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins, who follows in the footsteps of Mel Giedroyc, and comedian Julian Clary.

Also taking part this season is actress Susan Wokoma, whose impressive CV includes roles in Enola Holmes, Crazyhead, Chewing Gum and Crashing. Wokoma also starred in and co-wrote BBC comedy Cheaters.

Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma on Taskmaster season 16

Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma on Taskmaster season 16 Channel 4

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The line-up is completed by Lucy Beaumont from Meet the Richardsons and Australian stand-up Sam Campbell, who made a splash at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has appeared in the likes of Stath Lets Flats and Pls Like*.*

Teasing some of the tasks ahead this time, Channel 4 said in a statement: "This fragrant five will wrangle giant ducks, design fresh sausages and create googly-eyed gangs as they seek to attract a word of praise from the Taskmaster."

Taskmaster returns at 9pm on 21st September on Channel 4.

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