Taskmaster season 17: Release date, cast and latest news
The new series begins in just a few days!
There are just two days to go until Alex Horne and Greg Davies return for a 17th instalment of Taskmaster.
Much like series before, a new group of comedians will all be put to the test with bizarre challenges, and will hope they can be crowned the next Taskmaster champion.
Taskmaster has proven a huge a success on Channel 4, becoming one of the channel's most popular programmes. In 2023 alone, it came in as the channel's third most streamed title of the year with 2.3 billion viewing minutes recorded across all seasons watched that year.
But when can viewers tune in? Read on for everything we know so far about Taskmaster season 17.
Will there be a Taskmaster season 17?
Yes! In March 2023, Channel 4 confirmed an additional six seasons of Taskmaster UK had been commissioned, meaning season 17 will be on screens at some point this year.
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As has been the case for the past few seasons, it is expected that two seasons per year will be rolled out.
Is there a release date for Taskmaster season 17?
There sure is.It was announced earlier this month that Taskmaster season 17 will launch on Thursday 28th March at 9pm on Channel 4.
Over the course of 10 episodes, Lord Greg will be relying on his assistant Little Alex Horne to time, note, record and measure all the activities and by the end, one celebrity will be crowned the victor.
Has the Taskmaster season 17 line-up been confirmed?
It sure has. The cast of the Taskmaster season 17 was announced following Champion of Champions coming to an end and fans are in for a treat.
The line-up is as follows:
- Joanne McNally
- John Robins
- Nick Mohammed
- Sophie Willan
- Steve Pemberton
Taskmaster season 17 hosts
Once again, the celebrity contestants will be overseen by Greg Davies and Alex Horne, who will return as presenters of the show.
Is there a trailer for Taskmaster season 17?
Yes, and you can watch it in full below.
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Taskmaster series 17 airs weekly from 9pm on Thursday 28th March 2024. Previous seasons of Taskmaster are available to watch on Channel 4.
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