Channel 4 renews hit show for SIX more seasons – with a spin-off in the works too
CHANNEL 4 has renewed a hit show for SIX more seasons - with a spin-off in the works too.
The network took the unprecedented step of signing a six-series renewal for Taskmaster.
The comedy series - which is hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne - first aired on Dave before moving to Channel 4 in 2020.
It has become one of Channel 4's most successful shows and will now air two series a year until 2026.
Channel 4 also confirmed a junior spin-off version after the censored version of the main show has continued to gain younger viewers.
Junior Taskmaster will feature children aged between 9 and 11 although Alex - who created the show - will not be overseeing the tasks.
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He said: "I've watched many, many comedians flounder when given simple instructions over the past few years and I fully expect the competitors in Junior Taskmaster to be both more competent and just as funny.
"For that series, I will be handing over my assistant's clipboard to someone equally as efficient and persistent as myself because I have a lot more admin to do with six further handfuls of supposedly talented adults.
"I live for bureaucracy, so this is all excellent news."
Meanwhile Taskmaster Greg said: "My long-term contempt for young people is a matter of record but other people here at Taskmaster HQ seem convinced that they have merit.
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"I am thrilled that two new team members are putting this questionable hypothesis to the test and will take on the challenge of corralling and assessing them on television."
He added: "I will be watching closely to ensure standards are met. I am also delighted that Alex and I return to test the intelligence of comedians in the most scientific of ways.
"I’ll be pretty angry. It’s not even an act anymore."
Channel 4 Head of Entertainment Phil Harris said: “After the success of our Taskmaster’s New Years’ Treat specials, to be able to extend the Taskmaster universe with Junior Taskmaster is incredibly exciting.”
Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 and is available on All4.