Taskmaster is back on our screens, with another bunch of celebrities taking on a series of bizarre tasks to earn points from the judge, Greg Davies. All their moves are umpired by Greg’s assistant, little Alex Horne.
The show is a staple of Channel 4, sitting alongside classic series such as The Great British Bake Off. However, new episodes are exclusive to this channel, which is only available in the UK.
If you’re on holiday, or based elsewhere, that may be an annoyance. Fortunately, we have a workaround.
When do new episodes of Taskmaster series 15 air?
New episodes of Taskmaster air every Thursday at 9pm BST. As usual, it will consist of ten episodes that will roll out on a weekly basis.
The comedians joining Alex and Greg this year are Frankie Boyle, Mae Martin, Ivo Graham, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Jenny Éclair. Watch the official trailer below:
How to watch Taskmasker with a VPN
If you want to watch the latest episodes of Taskmaster, then you’ll need a VPN.
A VPN (virtual private network) routes your internet connection through a server. There are numerous servers across the world, but to watch Taskmaster you’ll need one based in the UK.
This means that the Channel 4 website won’t recognise your location when you sign up for an account – you could be anywhere in the world, but it will still think you’re based in the UK. Therefore, you should be able to sign up for an account without being blocked.
During our testing, NordVPN has reliably unblocked the service numerous times. It is easy to use, and provides a range of servers to choose from. Plus, it has some competitive pricing, especially if you commit to a multi-year plan (however, there are monthly rolling plans available).
If you want to see what other options are out there, take a look at our list of the best VPNs for streaming video.
Here are the steps broken down – we used NordVPN and a laptop to successfully test this method.
- Tools required: NordVPN, Channel 4 website or app, smartphone or PC/laptop
Sign up for NordVPN
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NordVPN selects the two-year plan by default, but you can also opt for one-year and one-month plans. Follow the steps to create a new account and sign up for a subscription
Install NordVPN
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If you’re on PC, head to the NordVPN website, log in to your account and then download the PC app under the section labelled ‘Downloads’
If you’re on a smartphone or tablet, then just search for NordVPN in the app store
Connect to a UK server on your chosen VPN
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Many VPNs have numerous servers to choose from, so if one doesn’t work you can try another
Head to the Channel 4 website or app
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With your UK VPN server, you should now be able to access the Channel 4 website – click on ‘Sign in to My4’
On the sign in page, select ‘I don’t have an account and I’d like to register’
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If you already have a Channel 4 account, simply sign in with your usual details
Choose an email address and password for your account
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It is free to sign up for an account
Add a name, date of birth and UK address
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You’ll need a UK postcode for the address
Channel 4 will send a confirmation email to your email once you are signed up
Search for Taskmaster
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Channel 4 requires you to turn off any ad-blockers – which includes any optional ad-blocking in your VPN – so make sure you do that before trying to watch
If you still can’t connect, try a different server within your VPN until you find one that works for you
Note that using a VPN is technically against Channel 4’s terms of service, so the platform could terminate your account. Proceed at your own risk.
Where to stream previous seasons of Taskmaster in the US
Whilst US viewers can’t watch new episodes of Taskmaster without the help of a VPN, the first six seasons are available on Pluto TV, completely for free.
Alternatively, you can buy all previous seasons on Amazon US, Google Play and Apple TV.
Author: Hannah Cowton, Senior Staff Writer
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She's also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.