Taskmaster returns to Channel 4

The omniscient, omnipotent and omnivorous Taskmaster Greg Davies and his stunningly efficient assistant Alex Horne are back on their respective thrones as the latest series of Taskmaster launches later this month on Channel 4.

Ready to test the mettle of a brand-new set of comics sat before them on much smaller chairs, the quivering quintet who have willingly placed their careers in Greg’s soft hands are: camp comedy legend Julian Clary, comedy actor, writer and stand-up Lucy Beaumont, multi-award winning stand-up Sam Campbell, presenter, writer and comedian Sue Perkins and actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma.

Week by week this fragrant five will wrangle giant ducks, design fresh sausages and create googly-eyed gangs as they seek to attract a word of praise from the Taskmaster. When the dust has settled after 10 gruelling episodes, one contestant will rise from their little seat to collect the coolest prize on TV: a big gold head plonked on a small wooden plinth.

Taskmaster returns at 9pm on Thursday 21st September on Channel 4.