It's time for Taskmaster The Podcast Best Of - Series 18!!

Join us in a look back on our favourite moments from this series - from Mr Poo to Ox Tail Soup, we've got it all here in a delicious mix.

Who could forget Emma Sidi attempting a three-way secret affair with Andy Zaltzman and Babatunde Aléshé on national TV? Certainly not us. Not to mention Rosie Jones's pipe choice and Jack Dee's general grumpiness across the series. John Robins even pops in to say hello! 

Next week we will return with some classic moments from Junior Taskmaster and then Ed will be back covering TM NZ S2!

So keep your eyes peeled, and do your homework - Series Two of TM NZ is available to watch on channel4.com!

The Taskmaster Podcast has something different for you this week!

If you didn’t already know there is another podcast that

discusses all things TM. It’s called The Taskmaster People’s Podcast and it’s hosted by the brilliant Jenny Eclair and Jack Bernhardt. Each week Jenny and Jack take a deep dive in to the world of Taskmaster, talking to behind-the-scenes guests, super fans and some of the most beloved Taskmaster characters. This week you can listen to some of their best bits from 2024 and even some unaired exclusives. The Taskmaster People’s Podcast is released every Monday morning and you can find it on all your podcast platforms.

Enjoy. Your time starts now!

Merry Christmas all Taskmaster Podcast listeners and a Happy New Year! To celebrate, Ed is joined by a very special guest from this year's New Years Treat!

If there are a few questions that you need to know about tonight's episode, well then tune in and listen along as Ed gets the details about this year's excellent lineup. We will be back very soon with more Taskmaster coverage - see you next year!

Tonight for the grand finale we welcome THE Junior Taskmaster herself, Rose Matafeo! Ed finally gets to ask Rose what it was like having to give out scores to ten year olds, what happened during that chaotic toilet paper task, and whether or not she would have done Junior Taskmaster when she was younger.

You can watch Rose's special On and On and On, streaming now on HBO Max and Sky.

Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

It's the second semi-final tonight, and Ed catches up with his pal Nish Kumar about what it's like to watch their mutual friend "Rose MacFeo" as the Junior Taskmaster, as well as their mate Mike lose to a ten year old at football.

There are also some philosophical discussions about what makes a meat pie, how all awards are technically made up, and whether or not there should have been a DQ in the caterpillar task.

See Nish on his tour Nish Don't Kill My Vibe.

Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

This week good friend of the podcast Lou Sanders joins us to chat with Ed about the first semi-final of Junior Taskmaster!

They cover a range of topics, from poetry to why we should call secrets 'surprises,' and whether or not Mike can be considered an object.

Catch Lou on her tour No Kissing in the Bingo Hall from February

Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Tonight Ed is joined once again by fellow Taskmaster expert, Jack Bernhardt!

Ed and Jack discuss the final heat of Junior Taskmaster, including which contestant from tonight’s episode Ed identified with most, whether or not Jack has started hot housing his children for Junior Taskmaster, and why Ed felt personally trolled in this episode.

Don't forget you can order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - co-written by Jack and Alex Horne.

Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

Catch Jack every week on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast, alongside Jenny Eclair.

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Tonight we are joined by the original Taskmaster's Assistant, it's Little Alex Horne!

Ed and Alex discuss Junior Taskmaster, including which of the prize tasks in this episode Alex can imagine Bob Mortimer bringing in, what he thinks about Mike as a Taskmaster's Assistant, which task he would have changed in retrospect and the little ways the team tried to make this show be just as much for the grownups as it is for kids.

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

Get your tickets for the extended run of Taskmaster: The Live Experience

See The Horne Section on tour with dates running from now until 2025.

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

It's time for another episode of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Jenny Eclair, Series 15 legend and co-host of The People's Podcast. Jenny discusses the episode from a parent/grandparent perspective, why kids today are different than when she was growing up, getting her grandson involved in Taskmaster and also why whoopee cushions just aren't what they used to be.

Jenny's book Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is out now and her tour of the same name starts in January. Visit www.jennyeclair.com to find out more.

You can also listen to Jenny weekly on Taskmaster: The People's Podcast and her Older and Wider podcast.

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)

Attention Taskmaster fans! An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium is out now – celebrate a decade of comedic chaos with the hilarious new book from Alex Horne and Jack Bernhardt. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants. Containing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, it’s the ultimate gift for any Taskmaster fan. An Absolute Casserole is available to buy now in hardback, audio and ebook.

An Absolute Casserole Audiobook

We are back with more coverage of Junior Taskmaster! Tonight Ed speaks to Emma Sidi, adored series 18 contestant and also very close friend of the Junior Taskmaster. Emma gives her thoughts on why Rose is perfect for the job, and what she texted to Emma during a difficult moment while recording. Plus hear Emma's take on why gemstones are so alluring to children and what rules she would have instigated on this episode, straight from Hampton Court Palace.

Catch Emma on tour with her show Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray - https://www.berksnest.com/emma

Order the Taskmaster book, An Absolute Casserole - out now!

Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com

For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Taskmaster: The Live Experience - Will you be crowned a Taskmaster champion? (taskmasterliveexperience.com)