This is the official Taskmaster podcast, hosted by former champion and chickpea lover, Ed Gamble. Each week, released straight after the show is broadcast on Channel 4, Ed will be joined by a special guest to dissect and discuss the latest episode. Past contestants, little Alex Horne, and even the Taskmaster himself will feature in this brand-new podcast from the producers of the BAFTA-winning comedy show.
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A Wonderbox is a place where you keep little reminders of what makes life worth living. Each week Russell will chat to a special guest about what they’d keep in their Wonderbox, recounting the most memorable and funniest moments of their lives.
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Ed is joined by comedian, actor and Series 12 Taskmaster Legend, Desiree Burch! They discuss the brilliance of Rosie's prize tasks and why it's always good to have your own hype-man! Pre-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 Taskmaster: The Live …
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David Baddiel has a story to tell about his upbringing and it’s… one of the most incredible stories you’ll hear in a long time. You may have read about it in his book, or seen his show, but if not then get involved in this Wonderbox and you’ll never look at a golf club in the same way ever again. David takes Russell through a blow-by-blow account o…
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Ep 178. Ivo Graham - S18 Ep.7
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Joining Ed this week is the brilliant Ivo Graham. As well as reflecting on his time on TM Ivo shares his thoughts on the new line up and why Rosie Jones would make a great (but rude) team mate! Get tickets to Ivo's tour here: Ivograham.com Pre order Ivo's book Yardsticks for Failure Listen to Ivo's Radio 4 show Obsessions https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun…
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How awkward is it to play a surprise set for the England Football Team when they’ve just finished training? James Bay did just this and told us all about it on this week’s podcast! James and Russell talk about tight silver trousers, they get into how to write a song and Russell tells what he believes to be the greatest joke he’s ever written. It’s …
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Ep 177. Jack Bernhardt - S18 Ep.6
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This week Ed is joined by host of The People's Pod and the man who helped write the actual book on Taskmaster, it's Jack Bernhardt! Ed and Jack compare notes on series 18 so far and give an in-depth analysis of episode 6; including easter eggs for the eagle-eyed, the logistics of mic'ing up fart machines, and the rarely discussed dangers of big-upp…
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How do you go from a kid hanging around the DJ booth in Eurodiscos in Prague to creating one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms of all time? Seapa is here to take Russell through his Wonderbox, including the dreaded call centres he worked in where he met the other People Just Do Nothing stars, and the perfect Banh-Mi Sandwich. Lots of fun. Really fun…
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US Comedy superstar Michelle Wolf is with us! And as well as effortlessly funny, Michelle is a wonderful big bag of fascinating contradictions. She's a glamorous comedy star who runs ultramarathons and attends Paris Fashion Week. She also can't think of anything better than getting a hot Wigan-style pie in her hands and face. Seriously mate. You ha…
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On this week's podcast we have comedy royalty! Jack Dee joins Ed to talk about episode 5 of the series. He reveals what it was like being on a team with Rosie and why he didn't ask any questions about Andy's costumes! Get tickets to Jacks tour at jackdeecomedy.com Listen to his podcast 'Oh My Dog' wherever you get your podcasts! Watch all of UK and…
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Why did a young Stephen Merchant sneak a boat onto a Devon beach under cover of darkness? It's all in this absolutely spankingly good podcast episode where Russell and Stephen sit down in a Bristol-born meeting of titans! Stephen is as brilliant as always, taking us through some less-covered areas of his life, talking through hilarious old family h…
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Ep 175. Andy Zaltzman - S18 Ep.4
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It's Episode 4 of Series 18 and we have another brilliant guest. This week joining Ed is comedian, New Quiz host, Bugle Podcaster AND Cricket Uber Fan, Andy Zaltzman! Andy shares his thoughts on what Bad Ass means to him and why he worries about his shoes being discontinued. All of this plus his thoughts on his team members and his highlights so fa…
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Secrets from the Pussycat Dolls tour bus! And more! Comin’ atcha in Russell’s absolutely delightful chat with Ashley Roberts. Find out what life is like being a pop mega-star, what kind of mischief happened backstage and an alternative, let’s call it unconventional, use for a burrito. You can hear more of Ashley by getting out your digital radio (o…
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Ep 174. Emma Sidi - S18 Ep.3
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On the podcast this week Ed is joined by the brilliant comedian, actor and lover of smoothies - Emma Sidi! Emma reveals how she really felt about some of the prize tasks and shares the accurate level of awkwardness when the team met for the first time. Emma Sidi Is Sue Gray | UK Tour 2024 — Berk's Nest (berksnest.com) Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ ch…
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Host of the Last Leg, Australian comedy royalty Adam Hills joins Russell in the studio this week for a warm and optimistic journey through Adam’s Wonderbox. There’s some fascinating and funny stories from Adam’s childhood, about his Dad who worked on Qantas airlines ✈️, about those hot evenings on Australian balconies 🌅, and about sharing a bath wi…
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David O'Doherty LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival
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Never knew David O’Doherty used to be an underground DJ? It’s all here. Russell and David sit down in front of a live studio audience at the Edinburgh Fringe (yes, it was a few weeks ago but we recorded a few, OK!?) to discuss David’s DJ hinterland. Also there is when a 13 year old David offered to cycle around Ireland as a newspaper think-piece, a…
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Did Linford Christie take part in the Dad’s race at his kids’s school sports day? Russell and Linford discuss what it’s like to be bloody quick, what it’s like to win an Olympic gold medal, and why Linford used to growl like a tiger at his competitors on the starting blocks. It’s a really interesting and intimate chat with a British legend, seeing …
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To discuss Series 18 with Ed this week is Taskmaster Champion, podcaster and comedian John Robins! John and Ed discuss the new line up and chat through the first team task - smoothie anyone? All of this plus some predictions on who John might meet in CofC! Watch all of UK and NZ TM @ channel4.com For all of your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv …
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Ep 172. Babatunde Aléshé - S18 Ep.1
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We're back baby! That's right, UK Taskmaster has returned for it's 18th Series which means the podcast will be dropping in to your feed every Thursday evening at 10pm for the next 10 weeks! Our first guest from the new line up is the brilliant and very funny Babatunde Aléshé! Hear what Babatunde thought of his fellow contestants and why he had regr…
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Ep 171. Leigh Hart - TM NZ S1 Ep.10
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We have reached the finale of the first ever NZ Taskmaster AND we have managed to track down the King of Chips, Leigh Hart! Leigh is a brilliant guest and brings some great BTS to the Taskmaster podcast table! Thank you so much for joining us for the New Zealand Episodes. Next week we return with Series 18 of Taskmaster UK. Expect some fantastic gu…
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Ep 170. Kura Forrester - TM NZ S1 Ep.9
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It's the penultimate episode of TM NZ Series 1 and this week Ed is joined by the brilliant Kura Forrester. Kura starred is Series 3 of TM NZ and brings all her wisdom from her experience on the show. Series 18 of UK Taskmaster returns on September 12th on Chanel 4 at 9pm! For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and NZ Series of Taskmas…
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Is this simultaneously the most uplifting and heart-rending episode we've done to date? Matt Forde is Britain's foremost political comedian. Until the end of last year he seemed unstoppable, then from nowhere was diagnosed with a rare condition that saw him having to go through life-saving surgery. His story is astonishing and it's told with such v…
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Ep 169. Chris Parker - TM NZ S1 Ep.8
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Another week and another TM NZ star! On today's podcast Ed is joined by the brilliantly funny and talented Chris Parker. Chris is a returning guest and it's such a treat to have him back on. In true TM style expect task analysis but also some Giraffe trivia and an insight in to NZ dip habits. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and…
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47. Jason Byrne LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival
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Live from the Edinburgh Festival! Irish story-telling powerhouse and ignorer-of-the-basic-format Jason Byrne is with Russell and a packed out audience at the Fringe. Jason is famous for his sprawling, gregarious, infectious irrepressible comedy and this podcast is no different. Who cares that he ignored the idea of the Wonderbox completely? It was …
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Ep. 168. Madeleine Sami - TM NZ S1. Ep 7
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This week Ed is joined by the hilarious .5 queen of Taskmaster, Madeleine Sami! They discuss why watching Taskmaster New Zealand series 1, episode 7 was ‘triggering’, why Brynley’s great with kids, but not so great with locks, making 'mid' art, and why Jeremy might be having a 'rat summer'. For all Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tv Watch UK and N…
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46. Larry Dean LIVE from the Fringe
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Live from the Edinburgh Festival! Recorded in front of a beautiful audience at the Fringe, Russell goes through the Wonderbox of the exquisite Scottish stand-up, Larry Dean! This podcast goes from the serenity of the hills of Bhutan, to tender intergenerational moments of true connection, to a terrifying home-made nightmare of a sex doll. If you’re…
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Ep. 167. Angella Dravid - TM NZ S1. Ep6
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On this episode Ed is joined by the legendary comedian and all around hilarious Angella Dravid, who clarifies some moments that perhaps could have used a little more in-studio explanation, such as (but not limited to) the labia chapstick. She also discusses being on a team with Leigh, bantering with Guy and why she is ok with mirrors now. For all T…
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What’s the link between Tom Grennan and Peter Andre? It’s all in this fantastic episode of Wonderbox with British musical superstar, Tom Grennan. Tom talks about early life, how he made it, his surprising background in physical theatre (!) and what it’s like to play Glastonbury in front of thousands. It’s an amazing insight into the life of someone…
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Ep 166. Alice Snedden - TM NZ S1. Ep 5
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This week Ed speaks the multi-hyphenate brilliant talent that is Alice Snedden! Alice brings great insights from watching her mates compete on this first series of Taskmaster New Zealand, and also clarifies some of the cultural references such as (but not limited to) what are the Pink and White Terraces? Alice joins us from Edinburgh, where you can…
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The world’s most exciting clown opens his Wonderbox, sort-of. Either you know who Zach Zucker is and you love his work, or you’re going to soon; he is one hell of a comedian. It’s worth mentioning that his healthy distain for rules makes him an insanely good comic but also makes him not exactly follow the rules of a podcast. So while most people tu…
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Ep 165. Guy Williams - TM NZ S1. Ep 4
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This week's podcast features the brilliant comedian and NZ TM star Guy Williams! Guy and Ed reveal where and when they have met before, Guy talks about working with Paul (his brother) and he also shares some advice given to him by fellow NZ comic and TM Star, Rose Matafeo! You can catch Guy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://tickets.e…
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Does Rosie Jones have a wardrobe full of Nazi clothes? She wasn’t aware of it until she sat down for this podcast and opened her Wonderbox. This absolute rip-snorter of an episode has got absolutely everything you would want and expect from the ebullient Rosie - waxing lyrical about Scotch Eggs, a slightly controversial side-track into the Third Re…
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Ep 164. Paul Williams - TM NZ S1. Ep 3
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On this week's podcast Ed is joined by comedian, musician and the NZ Taskmaster's Assistant - Paul Williams! Paul reveals how it felt to work with his brother Guy and why he assisted Angela in her sexy tree task. All of this and loads more! For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch all of…
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It's Abi Clarke, comedian, Tik Tok sensation and viral bobbing-in-the-garden-with-parents superstar. Abi discusses her love of a plastercast of the female down-belows, her failed attempts to win back a man with Cherry Bakewells and Russell contemplates becoming a cheerleader. Abi is taking her solo show (Role) Model to the Edinburgh Fringe this Aug…
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Ep 163. Brynley Stent - TM NZ S1. Ep2
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On this week's Taskmaster Podcast NZ Ed talks to the brilliant Brynley Stent! Brynley shines a light on Series 1 and gives her own rendition of the Libya song! Catch Brynley at The Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/brynley-stent-frigid/ For all things TM visit Taskmaster.tv For the live experience visit taskmasterliveexperience.com Watch …
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