Taskmaster

The format that couldn't crack America now runs in 14 countries. Take that, Comedy Central.

Ed Gamble is now so woven into the Taskmaster universe — the podcast, the specials — that it's easy to forget he only did one proper series. Here's exactly where to find him, and how it went.

Across 21 series of Taskmaster — the most recent wrapped on 11 June 2026 — exactly nine contestants have gone through an entire series without winning a single episode. Not one Greg Davies nod. Here's the full club, as of July 2026.

If you've been watching clips of comedians doing absurd things with watermelons and wondering who the enormous bloke in the big chair is — here's your answer.

If you've watched Taskmaster, you know the setup: Greg Davies sits on his throne, judges the contestants, and awards points with the authority of a man who has been doing this since birth. It's natural to assume he's the mastermind behind the whole operation.

Amazon Prime Video doesn't publish talent fees, but between Companies House filings, industry benchmarks, and what's known about similar UK comedy formats, a reasonable estimate is possible.

Adolescence led the field at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, scooping four trophies including Best Limited Drama, as Greg Davies presided over a lively ceremony and the full winners list was unveiled.

Taskmaster star Greg Davies will helm the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards, making his debut as host when the ceremony takes over Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on May 10.

Kumail Nanjiani opens up about the British film that sparked his love for comedy, sharing how it influenced his career and remains a cherished favourite.

What if Gotham’s Dark Knight faced Marvel’s most notorious villains? Discover how Batman’s cunning and gadgets would topple the MCU’s greatest threats, from the least to the most ruthless takedowns.