Taskmaster returns to Channel 4 this September

Channel 4 has announced that the new series of the comedy show Taskmaster will premiere on Thursday, 3 September, at 9pm in the UK. The upcoming season features a lineup of five comedians: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti, and Richard Ayoade.

Hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne will return for the new series. In addition to the upcoming season, Channel 4 has commissioned six further series to air over the next three years, which will include New Year and Champion of Champions specials.

While the UK broadcast will air on Channel 4, full episodes will also be available on the Taskmaster YouTube channel for a global audience. The show continues to see international growth, with a Polish version currently in development.