TaskMaster

Taskmaster is a British television comedy game show created by Alex Horne. It premiered on the Dave channel in 2015 and later moved to Channel 4. The program is hosted by Greg Davies as the Taskmaster, with Alex Horne serving as the assistant who organizes the tasks and records results. A rotating group of comedians acts as the contestants across series.

Format and premise: Each episode features a set of tasks designed to test creativity, problem solving, and improvisation. Tasks may be practical, visual, or verbal, and can be completed individually or in teams. Submissions are presented to the Taskmaster, who awards points based on his own criteria, typically on a 0–5 scale, with the assistant providing commentary and keeping track of scores. The scoring often emphasizes ingenuity and amusing outcomes as much as technical success. The series concludes with the contestant who has accumulated the most points receiving the Taskmaster trophy.

Production and impact: Taskmaster has been widely acclaimed for its originality and humor, gaining a loyal audience and several award nominations. Its distinctive format has led to the development of international adaptations that follow the same core concept and scoring style, expanding Taskmaster into a global franchise. The show is noted for its inventive tasks, deadpan humor, and the dynamics between the Taskmaster, the assistant, and the contestants.