Musings

15 January 2024

Series 17 Line-Up Announcement

In the wake of a ferociously fought battle between Taskmaster titans in the third Champion of Champions special, the line-up for series 17 has been announced.

Preparing to fight tooth and nail, impress the almighty Taskmaster, and bag the highest points are: award-winning comedian, writer, and presenter Joanne McNally (My Therapist Ghosted Me), Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and radio presenter John Robins (BBC Radio 5 Live), award-winning actor and comedian Nick Mohammed(Ted Lasso), BAFTA winning comedian, writer, and actor Sophie Willan (Alma’s Not Normal), andaward-winning writer, actor and comedian Steve Pemberton (Inside No. 9). Who will emerge victorious, raise the weighty trophy above their head, and call themselves a Taskmaster champion?

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