Taskmaster cast: who is in the cast of series 20? Full line-up
Taskmaster has another incredible line-up this week - but who is in it?
- Taskmaster’s latest season will continue tonight (October 16).
- The cast for this series features plenty of recognisable faces.
- But where do you know the line-up from?
It is almost time for a new episode of Taskmaster. Channel 4 has brought the hit comedy back for a 20th series.
Greg Davies and ‘little’ Alex Horne are back to put even more comedians through a series of hijinks once more. Expect plenty of belly laughs to banish those early autumn blues.
But where do you know this series’ cast from? Here’s all you need to know:
What time is Taskmaster on TV today?
The show will be airing on Thursday nights on Channel 4 including this evening (October 16). Taskmaster will have 10 episodes in total this time around and is expected to run through to mid-November.
It is due to start at 9pm on Thursdays, including tonight, and the episodes will run for approximately an hour with adverts.
The preview for tonight’s episode, via Radio Times, reads: “Greg Davies presides as the series enters its second half. Reece Shearsmith builds a ladder out of chopsticks, Ania Magliano lassos a weathervane and Sanjeev Bhaskar attempts to crush an egg.
“Meanwhile, Alex Horne is forced to give up his prized watch, Phil Ellis's sunny disposition costs him dear and Maisie Adam hits a new low.”
Who is in the cast of Taskmaster series 20?
The line-up for this latest season of the beloved comedy show was revealed following the conclusion of series 19 in July. It includes the following comedians:
- Ania Magliano
- Maisie Adam
- Phil Ellis
- Reece Shearsmith
- Sanjeev Bhaskar
Greg Davies will be on hosting duties and he will be assisted once more by little Alex Horne. The duo have been on the show since it debuted back in 2015, when it was initially on the channel Dave.
Where do you know the Taskmaster cast from?
Ania Magliano is a comedian and writer, who has written for such shows as Amelia Dimoldenberg's Chicken Shop Date and Frankie Boyle's New World Order. She has appeared on podcasts like Off Menu and The Comedian's Comedian.
Maisie Adam is a stand-up comedian who has performed at events like the Edinburgh Fringe. She was on an episode of The Chase in 2016 and has appeared on plenty of panel shows over the years.
She was on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year in 2024 and was paired up with Chris McCausland. Maisie was also a contestant on Celebrity Mastermind last year.
Stand-up comic Phil Ellis made his debut at Edinburgh Fringe festival back in 2008. He has regularly had shows at it ever since, including this year with Phil Ellis: Soppy Stern.
Viewers may recognise Reece Shearsmith from The League of Gentlemen. He was also one of the stars of Psychoville and Inside No. 9 - going further back he had a role in Spaced.
Sanjeev Bhaskar might be best known in 2025 from his role as DI Sunny Khan in ITV’s hit crime drama Unforgotten. He also has worked in comedy including being in Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42.
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