Taskmaster season 19: release date, line-up, trailer and everything we know

A stylised picture of the Taskmaster season 19 cast, portraying Greg Davies as a giant mad scientist who has trapped each of the contestants in containers full of green liquid. He is holding the container with Rosie Ramsey in it in his right hand (the left hand as we look at the image), and the other containers are holding Jason Mantzoukas, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Mathew Bayton and Stevie Martin. In the background of the laboratory, Alex Horne looks on in alarm.
(Image credit: Andy Devonshire/Avalon)

Taskmaster season 19 is about to launch on Channel 4, with a science-themed tint to the season as you may have guessed from the image at the top of this page.

As ever, the series will feature the show's creator 'Little' Alex Horne putting five contestants from the world of comedy through their paces in a variety of peculiar challenges, after which they'll all get together in the studio for Taskmaster Greg Davies to appraise their efforts.

Here's everything you need to know about the latest series...

Taskmaster season 19 launch date

Taskmaster season 19 begins on Thursday, May 1 on Channel 4 at 9 pm, with episodes airing every Thursday at 9 pm for 10 weeks.

If you can't watch the show live, episodes will be available each week on the broadcaster's streaming service, which is also called Channel 4.

Taskmaster season 19 line-up

Taskmaster Series 19 - Line-Up Announcement - YouTube Taskmaster Series 19 - Line-Up Announcement - YouTube
Watch On

The cast of season 19 has already been announced, and they are as follows:

  • Fatiha El-Ghorri, a stand-up comedian who has previously appeared on shows including Sorry I Didn't Know, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and Outsiders.
  • Jason Mantzoukas, an actor and comedian known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation and The Good Place.
  • Mathew Baynton, star of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and Murder is Easy
  • Rosie Ramsey, author and podcaster best known for co-hosting Shagged, Married, Annoyed and The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show.
  • Stevie Martin, a stand-up comic who has appeared on The Mash Report, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Emily Atack Show.

Taskmaster season 19 hosts

No changes here, the Taskmaster Greg Davies is back in his rightful place, with loyal assistant Alex Horne by his side.

Is there a trailer for Taskmaster season 19?

There is, and you can check it out below!

Taskmaster Series 19 Official Trailer - YouTube Taskmaster Series 19 Official Trailer - YouTube
Watch On
Steven Perkins
Staff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.com

Steven Perkins is a Staff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.com, who has been writing about TV professionally since 2008. He was previously the TV Editor for Inside Soap before taking up his current role in 2020. He loves everything from gritty dramas to docusoaps about airports and thinks about the Eurovision Song Contest all year round.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

News
Stay updated by following
What to Watch