Taskmaster: The People's Podcast
Avalon Television
- 1 hour 2 minutesCalm Down Dear? - S1, Ep.6
We're back to our homework this week, watching the series finale of Series 1 to see just how far we've all come since the dominant reign of esure.com in the insurance world. Also discussed; vegan egg golfing, dog food ravioli and whether or not stand ups can write good sketch comedy.
Plus a listener writes in to give us a task solution, and we get more weigh in on the chaos theory. Next week we're watching Series 14, Episode 4 if you'd like to follow along!
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9 February 2026, 5:00 am - 46 minutes 16 secondsLoser of Losers and Ultimate Chaos
We’re taking a short break from our homework this week to hypothesise on who would find themselves on a Taskmaster 'Loser of Losers' episode, plus a deep dive into the most chaotic contestants, and it brings up many questions.
We also hear from a listener about a ‘redemption episode’ idea. Next week we’re watching the finale of series 1.
Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
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2 February 2026, 5:00 am - 53 minutes 33 secondsOne Less Profiterole - S6, Ep. 10
This week Jenny and Jack explore another classic episode, as recommended by a listener. Jack poses as the usual trusty Taskmaster guide as Jenny queries Asim’s controversial candle strategy, the infamous third task, and all the logistics that come with sitting on a cake.
Next week we're taking a little detour from our homework and hypothesising on a 'Loser of Loser's scenario, with a few swearing stats to boot.
Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
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26 January 2026, 5:00 am - 50 minutes 32 secondsA Biddable Boy - Champion of Champions 1, Ep.2
This week we're making our way through some homework suggestions, starting with episode 2 of the first ever Champion of Champions. Along the way, Jenny makes a case for toothpaste, Jack makes a case for the nation's carpets, and Jenny and Jack both get an education from Australia about the Taskmaster loft.
We're back next week with Series 6, Episode 10.
Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
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19 January 2026, 5:00 am - 49 minutes 52 seconds2026 New Years Treat - Part Two
Jenny and Jack discuss part two of the 2026 New Years Treat asking the questions no one else has yet asked, such as; what would it be like to holiday with this cast? Is a moth-eaten squirrel exotic? Is it time to stop the 'thing inside a thing' Taskmaster trend?
And we've had Champion of Champions, but should we follow Sweden in hosting a 'Loser of Losers'? A listener writes in to discuss. Next week we're back to our homework, watching another part two - this time of Champion of Champions 1.
Send all your goofs, bloops and homework suggestions to: [email protected].
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
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12 January 2026, 5:00 am - 1 hour 11 minutes2026 New Years Treat - Part One
New year, new New Years Treat! Welcome to the first part of 2026's festive offerings, and the reason Jenny and Jack have so much to discuss; including their love for 'Little Baby Big Zu,' why Jenny won't eat chocolate, politically, how Sam was giving 'shades of Zaltzman,' and Jenny's loft theories. Plus the pair get excited for the newly announced series 21 cast!
We'll be back next week to digest the second part of the New Years Treat so be sure to get all your thoughts and questions (or future homework suggestions!) in to [email protected].
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!
5 January 2026, 5:00 am - 45 minutes 24 seconds2025 Holiday Post Bag Special
Ho, ho, ho! Jack and Jenny have a big bag of listener letters to get through before the year's end and this is the time to do it! Join us as we engage on listener-led debates - from a flaw in Jacks doors to an education in horse racing - stopping along the way to give deeper analysis for flipper tasks while answering philosophical questions like what is a task? Plus, Jenny makes a New Years resolution inspired by Rose Matafeo and Jack does some research into the New Years Treat contestants ahead of the first episode airing next week. Will Taskmaster crack happy Sam? Will Jenny fall in love with another footballer? All remains to be answered next week!
Send us all your Taskmaster related thoughts: [email protected]
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
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29 December 2025, 5:00 am - 57 minutes 52 secondsChampion of Champions #4
Hark! A new Champion of Champions has been crowned! If you haven't watched it yet, stop right here and go to Channel 4 for Champion of Champions 4, b4 you 4get!
Once you've done that, come back here to hear what Jenny thinks about being a part of Sam's prize task, why Jack was soothed by watching a tiny man be excellent, and witness the birth of Cilla Bowie. Plus Sam breaks a record and Mat gives us a surprising stat.
Next week we're answering all the post that we didn't get to throughout the year in our holiday post bag special. There's still time to send us your thoughts! [email protected]
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
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22 December 2025, 10:15 pm - 45 minutes 22 secondsYou Shouldn't Pay For Miracles - Champion of Champions 1, Ep. 1
While we wait for Champion of Champions 4 to grace our screens, Jenny and Jack look back at the first ever Champion of Champions episode for a little extra homework.
They discuss some surprising similarities between Maisie Adam and Bob Mortimer, why money shouldn't be involved in miracles, whether its worth having your embarrassment glands removed and why Rob's pizza miracle might not be so miraculous.
And - did Bob Mortimer manage to do something that’s never been done on television before?
Next week we'll be discussing the much anticipated CofC 4 episode, get your thoughts in to [email protected]
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!
15 December 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 11 secondsAfter Dinner Speech with Special Guest Ania Magliano
We're keeping the series 20 flame alive this week with Ania Magliano joining us to debrief and give us a few exclusives; such as who she thought Reece was, what her dad said to her to try to cheer her up, and what she thinks will happen on the upcoming Champion of Champions.
Plus a listener writes in to ask Ania about THAT awkward task, and Jack's prize task stats get put to the test.
Next week we'll be brushing up on our Champion of Champions knowledge with the first ever CofC episode - in the meantime, send all your questions and homework suggestions along to [email protected]
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!
7 December 2025, 5:00 am - 37 minutes 51 secondsFive Nights in Chorley With Special Guest Phil Ellis
This week Phil Ellis joins us to tell us what he REALLY thought about his time on Series 20, how easy it is to meet the mayor of Preston, why he was stopped by police, whether or not the Swash Bucklers are still fighting, and what his parents thought of the show.
Plus Jack gives Phil a run down of his stats and a listener puts Jenny's 'naturally conceived triplets' theory to the mathematical test.
Next week we've got the wondering Ania Magliano on the show - in the meantime, send all your questions and homework suggestions along to [email protected]
If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster
Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube
Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!
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