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Interview with Victoria Coren-Mitchell

Why did you sign up for Taskmaster? I’ve been asked before but I didn’t do it, mainly because I had a small child, and I didn’t like leaving her behind anywhere. This series coincided with her first term at school. I was worried about being at home by myself, and I thought I might end up at the school, up at the window, claws on the glass, shouting, “What are you doing with my child?” So I thought it would be quite good to be physically removed to a different situation, facing some distracting challenges.

8 Sep 21 Interview

Interview with Alan Davies

Why did you sign up to Taskmaster? Lots of people I know have been on and they all told me, “It’s really great fun, you should do it.” Lou Sanders is a huge advocate of Taskmaster, Jo Brand has done it, Lee Mack, lots of people. I know David Baddiel counselled Victoria Coren Mitchell before she

8 Sep 21 Interview

Alex Horne, creator, executive producer and co-presenter

Let’s talk about the cast for Series 12, first of all. How do you decide on a group? We try to make sure the cast has a different feel each time, but this is a fantastic group. I was going to say it’s greater than the sum of its parts, but that isn’t true; each of them is great individually. But I do think that together, in particular, they became this unlikely band of people. The five of them are great together.

8 Sep 21 Interview

Greg Davies is The Taskmaster

What can you tell us about the casting in this series, Greg? It never ceases to amaze me. You expect the dynamic to be tried and tested by now, but no two groups are ever remotely the same. The way five people spark off each other and respond to tasks is always unique. It’s fascinating. Really, it’s like a science experiment. It’s sort of taken over from Big Brother, I think, before Big Brother got silly. I find the great joy of this show is the revealing of a side of people that they normally keep locked away.

7 Sep 21 News Release

Principal cast members revealed for Channel 4’s new series HIGHLIFE

Principal cast members revealed for Channel 4’s new series HIGHLIFE Channel 4 is delighted to reveal the principal cast members of the Black British premium docu-ality series Highlife, made in partnership with Google Pixel and co-produced by CR8TIVE ROW and Optomen. Highlife follow the lives and

6 Sep 21 News Release

Jamie Oliver leads search for undiscovered cookbook star in new TV competition

In a brand-new TV format from Jamie Oliver Productions and Plum Pictures, Jamie Oliver leads the quest to find the next big name in cookery.

3 Sep 21 News Release

Self-confessed enthusiast & collector of miniatures Sandi Toksvig to front The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge for More4

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new competition format where size really does matter. The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge from Wales-based Yeti, is an 8-part series for More 4, fronted by self-confessed enthusiast & collector of miniatures Sandi Toksvig. This epic competition will challenge designers to renovate an entire derelict mansion, inspired by real-world designs. The catch is that the luxury fantasy home they must renovate is doll sized.

3 Sep 21 News Release

Julia Davis, Charlie Cooper and David Avery to guest star in season 3 of Channel 4 and Roughcut TV's Stath Lets Flats

Critically acclaimed and triple BAFTA-winning comedy Stath Lets Flats returns to screens this year

3 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4’s 4Studio takes on its first cohort of 4Skills trainees

The first cohort of 4Skills trainees is set to join 4Studio, Channel 4’s Leeds based digital content production unit, as part of the broadcaster’s on-going commitment to deliver opportunities to grassroots talent in the Nations and Regions. The group of six aged between 18-24, all hailing from