TV tonight: the truth about the environmental impact of Coca-Cola
What happens to the 2bn bottles we consume in the UK every year? Plus, Sian Gibson’s murder mystery comedy has some stellar cameos. Here’s what to watch this evening
April 2024
Joe Lycett edits Observer New Review
Comedian Munya Chawawa: ‘I want to be the Swiss army knife of TV shows – I’m up for all of it’
The comedian on his rise from lockdown sensation to double Bafta nominee, approval from Stormzy and splitting apples with his bare hands
March 2024
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TV tonight: Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West’s ode to female friendship
Big Mood is Channel 4’s promising new comedy-drama. Plus: Taskmaster is back. Here’s what to watch this evening
January 2024
TV review
Taskmaster’s New Year Treat review – a magical, miraculous hour guaranteed to lighten your mood
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TV tonight: Deborah Meaden talks to a toaster in Taskmaster
December 2023
The Horne Section’s Christmas Shindig review – peas and harmony from Taskmaster star
Alex Horne’s musical comedy band serve up peachy and puerile puns in an endearing, occasionally festive show
November 2023
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TV tonight: a comforting dose of Mary Berry and Anton Du Beke
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TV tonight: come one, come all to the bloodsuckers’ ball
February 2023
Cult standup John Kearns: ‘You might not like my show for 20 minutes, but you’ll leave happy!’
The self-deprecating star has won two Edinburgh awards but remains a niche concern. Will a recent breakout turn on Taskmaster and a huge nationwide tour bring his absurdist comedy to the mainstream?
December 2022
Christmas puzzles special
Alex Horne on the secret to his cult show Taskmaster: ‘It must be offbeat but not wacky, off-kilter but not bonkers’
How does the comedian and creative genius come up with the show’s endless stream of inventive challenges?
October 2022
‘The silliness levels have really topped out’: Britain’s funniest band blast into TV
Known for their riotous comedy from backwards congas to raps about vacuum cleaners, Alex Horne and the Horne Section now have their own musical sitcom ... about being given a sitcom by mistake
June 2022
TV tonight
TV tonight: an epic clash of the Taskmaster titans
The season winners of series six to 10 tackle more nonsensical challenges. Plus: Motherland’s Anna Maxwell Martin delves into her family history. Here’s what to watch this evening
April 2022
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TV tonight: Greg Davies and Alex Horne continue the Taskmaster fun
Sophie Duker: ‘You have to laugh at yourself – you’ll never be in the right for long’
March 2022
‘We’ve no idea if it will work’: Taskmaster launches own streaming service
Taskmaster Supermax+ aims to bring popular British show to global audiences, but creators are relaxed about the venture
January 2022
Kerry Godliman review – relatable laughs that get the job done
The After Life star invites us to join her as the butt of the joke in her clever, gag-filled observations on life in the internet age
October 2021
Honest playlist
‘One of the few things that makes me angry is Abba’: Alex Horne’s honest playlist
Taskmaster’s creator is happy to belt out a tune when fronting the Horne Section. But what’s on his stereo when there’s no one around to judge him?
September 2021
Outsiders: David Mitchell’s desperate bid to outdo the genius of Taskmaster
From wielding axes to rescuing parachutists, Mitchell’s new show gives comics wacky missions to complete. It’s great fun – but it would be far better if a certain other series didn’t exist
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TV tonight: Taskmaster returns and it’s as sublimely ridiculous as ever
Greg Davies’s glorious gameshow is back, with celebs including Desiree Burch and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Plus: Joe Lycett champions more consumers. Here’s what to watch this evening
Stream team
Taskmaster: famous faces complete nonsense tasks and are judged for them – what’s not to love?
Is it comforting during this time to watch other people trapped in a house, doing extremely silly projects and having fun in the process? It’s worth a try
