Taskmaster is back! In a brand new season, five valiant comics are about to be put through their paces by Alex Horne in the hopes of taking home Greg Davies's golden head.
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Davies will once more assume the role of Taskmaster, administering points and feedback as he welcomes the comedians into his world of misrule.
The series is wholly successful across the board, with it receiving a fifth nomination at the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards, having previously won the Best Comedy Entertainment award.
With a new season looming, when can fans expect its return? Read on below for the answers to all your burning questions.
Will there be a Taskmaster season 19?
Alex Horne. Simon Webb / Channel 4
Yes! Taskmaster was renewed for an additional six seasons back in 2023, meaning there is also another season beyond the 19th to come.
On the six new seasons of the main Taskmaster, Davies said at the time: "I am also delighted that Alex and I return to test the intelligence of comedians in the most scientific of ways. I'll be pretty angry. It's not even an act anymore."
Taskmaster season 19 release date
Taskmaster season 19 kicks off on Thursday 1st May at 9pm. Episodes continue weekly at the same time, unless otherwise mentioned.
Who will star in Taskmaster season 19?
The cast of Taskmaster season 19 was announced earlier this year, with an eclectic mix taking on a carefully curated set of tasks.
The line-up is as follows:
Fatiha El-Ghorri
Jason Mantzoukas
Mathew Baynton
Rosie Ramsey
Stevie Martin
Taskmaster season 19 hosts
Once more, Greg Davies and Alex Horne will be back at the helm of the series, putting the above comics through their paces.
Is there a trailer for Taskmaster season 19?
Yes! The trailer for Taskmaster season 19 was released a couple of weeks ago, teasing plenty of fun to come!
You can watch the trailer below.
Taskmaster season 19 begins on Thursday 1st May at 9pm on Channel 4. It is available to watch on catch-up on Channel4.com.
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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