What time does Taskmaster series 20 final start? Full cast and Channel 4 timing
Taskmaster will wrap-up series 20 in just a few hours - here’s when it is on 👀📺
- Taskmaster’s latest series is set to conclude.
- Channel 4 has confirmed the start time.
- But who will be the winner of season 20?
The wheel of time turns and another series of Taskmaster is set to come to an end. The latest winner of the beloved comedy show will soon be revealed.
After weeks of hilarious action, the latest season is about to wrap up. Fortunately, it won’t be long before the show returns for some festive fun.
But when can you tune in for the Taskmaster final? Here’s all you need to know:
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.
What time is the Taskmaster series 20 final on?
Just like in previous weeks, Taskmaster is due to broadcast its series 20 final on Thursday evening. It is due to begin at 9pm today (November 13) and will run for around an hour.
The preview, via Radio Times, reads: “In the mad dash to the finish line, Ania Magliano worries about leaving Phil Ellis unattended, Maisie Adam gets apple juice in her ear, Reece Shearsmith tries out a new nose and Sanjeev Bhaskar loses his temper over the word flanks.
“With mutiny in the air, Alex Horne gets drenched multiple times, before Greg Davies crowns the new champion.”
When is Taskmaster on TV over Christmas?
With plenty of Task-based cheer in store, the annual special Taskmaster’s New Year Treat is confirmed to air two episodes over the festive period, giving fans double helpings for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the next Champion of Champions is also set to return over the Christmas period with a fierce battle for the ultimate title.
The Taskmaster is feeling particularly generous this year. The one-off seasonal special, Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, is set to air two episodes over the festive period for the first time ever. Gathering an eclectic mix of well-known faces from all corners of the entertainment world, Alex Horne and Greg Davies will put these five celebs through their paces across two instalments in the name of festive cheer. The five famous faces will be announced soon.
Meanwhile, the ultimate prize of Greg Davies’s buff body forged in gold is up for grabs with a brand-new Champion of Champions tournament. Featuring Sam Campbell, John Robins, Andy Zaltzman, and Mathew Baynton, who will return to the scene of the greatest triumph of their lives and battle once more.
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