Greg Davies and Alex Horne Reveal How They Decided Who Got to be the Taskmaster (Extended)

Greg Davies and Alex Horne talk about how they came up with the original idea for Taskmaster, Greg's favorite insults for Alex and the time that a comic put a boulder on a train while filming Taskmaster.


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[jonirnmomba]

The joy I have seeing Greg Davies on American TV is too much

[penguinwarcry]

Joe Wilkinson getting denied points after his potato toss is maybe some of the best 10 minutes of television ever made.

[chromigula]

I love the fact that they're here pitching it as the Taskmaster youtube channel. That means that they were invited because the staff loves them rather than a network trying to get some exposure for a project

[BokorugroRR]

Love that Greg says the most horrendous things of Alex on British TV without blinking, but they are kinda worried on American TV

[pinkvulpineproductions]

Alex’s genuine shock when people cheered for the Horne Section was so wholesome. I’m convinced this man has no idea what a gift he truly is.

[waterinmyotter]

Love how Alex is talking with such confidence about how he came up with the show, but the moment Greg called him a weak human being he went straight into ‘Little Alex Horne’ mode 😂

[jonahlang]

This feels like watching my friends from work meet my mom

[CrippleX]

Taskmaster is the most genius show in ages! I really appreciate that they uploaded full series back in the Covid days, it really got me through some tough, lonely times

[thomasthomasson]

I absolutely love that Seth's staff were the most excited to know these two were coming on, and the actual president was a guest a few weeks ago

[nickismagda]

James Acaster is gonna be so cross Seth didn't mention him being the best ever contestant on Taskmaster

[frazzyblue]

I’m LOVING American late night shows bringing on British comedians that are so beloved in the uk! Jimmy fallon with Noel fielding, James acaster with Seth and now Greg and Alex?? My British heart could explode 😭🫶

[brady]

I don't know who needs to read this, but taskmaster (all on YouTube) is one of the greatest comedic things on television of all time and that's no exaggeration.

[hellosurge]

Anyone who hasn’t seen Taskmaster… give it a shot! It’s a great “sit down, with your partner, eating tv dinners, watching television” kind of fun. It’s whacky, funny, silly, “just have fun” kind of tv and it’s lovely.
Watch it. Your time starts now.

[corvus]

As an American who deeply loves the British comedian panel shows (WILTY, cats countdown, mock the week and taskmaster) I am so happy to see Greg and Alex getting on American TV. Seth truly is the gateway to such great British comedy for the average American

[scully]

I’m American and I’ve been watching Taskmaster for years now. While I wait for the next series I start from the first one and watch them again. So glad they are getting US recognition, and so grateful they put them on YouTube for US viewers.

[notenoughmonkeys]

So kind of Seth to arrange a booster seat for Little Alex Horne.

[CaptainToadUK]

Ten minute interview, five whole minutes of Greg trying to get Alex cancelled. Wonderful!

[Rona]

It's little Alex And Lord Greg Davies!!!!

[WalkoffGrandslam]

"Taskmaster" and "Would I lie to you" are by far the best television there has ever been. Both are UK shows and much better than any American ive ever seen. I have grown up in and never left the USA. Im so happy that i have found them both through YouTube.

[mcculloch]

Lovely to see Greg and Alex making it big in the States. For those of us who have followed Greg since his early days, it’s a joy.
Thank you for not referring to Greg as English. He’s Welsh, and memorably investigated his Welsh roots for TV some years ago. He did it in memory of his Dad Bob, and it was very moving. Adore him.