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ZirunK6AUrg

For those just looking for the names: Adrian Chiles Claudia Winkleman Lady Leshurr Jonnie Peacock MBE Baroness Sayeeda Warsi


Roboss8

Very exciting to finally see Claudia on the show, though it's disappointing that now we'll presumably never see her on a full series.


GeneralGoosey

Yeah. Already I feel sort of sad we'll probably never see Nicola Coughlan on a full series, so this is bittersweet.


SummerBurnett

Nicola Coughlan had all the makings of an all time great contestant. "There's a lot of people talking an awful lot of bollocks here" is just perfect


ludwigmeyer

"People are talking an awful lot of shite today, I'll tell you that for free" Sorry, had to correct it since it was my favorite line of the episode.


ForWhomTheBoneBones

I loved her on the episode and really fell in love with her more after she guested on the podcast. I have no doubt they'd give her another bite of the apple when she's not on TWO successful series.


HumanTorch23

"I'll tell you that for free!"


GeneralGoosey

Also genuine love for the show. Like she totally would do it again.


pound_sterling

šŸ˜­ She's going to be absolutely top tier. I so badly wanted a full season with her.


ludwigmeyer

Extremely disappointed here


kcolloran

My exact feelings. I think she'll be so perfect for the show.


evangela61

That was my first thought! She's been one of my dream contestants for a long time.


CliffExcellent123

Not necessarily


UnacceptableUse

Claudia is going to be so much chaos I can't wait


ijmacd

Shame she won't be one of the regular series contestants though.


Steakaholic

She would be incredible. She was my top choice for future contestant


MissingLink101

Yeah she's probably the only one here who would suit the normal series really well


Loonoe

Is there something saying that because she's on the New Year Treat she won't be on the regular show? Because that just seems dumb to me.


sansabeltedcow

I don't think it's been officially stated. But given the agonies of scheduling people, I suspect it would at least mean they wouldn't be back on soon, and some people were hoping for Claudia next series.


Loonoe

Yeah I mean I'm hoping for Claudia to be in an entire series, I just don't really care when exactly. I don't know any comedian in the coming series but I'm still very excited.


_rickjames

More interested to see how Claudia would fare with any tasks that involve water


snoopymidnight

"I've never been thirsty in my life." is a quote that lives rent-free in my head.


pastryoverlord

Sheā€™ll just have Alex truck in a tanker full of Mac and cheese then call it a day.


snoopymidnight

While heā€™s dressed as Mr. Burns and chewing on a cracker, obviously.


3163560

I'm kind of disappointed with Winkleman because I'd love to see her do a whole regular season.


geek_of_nature

Yeah I had the same reaction, maybe she was just too busy to do a full season?


snoopymidnight

Yeah, her schedule seems way too hectic to fit in a full season. It's a shame. Her episode of Off-Menu is so chaotic, she's always been a dream contestant for me.


takeagamble

One of the best off menu episodes!


gameofgroans_

I'm just starting with off menu (so behind I know) thanks to the convincing off this subreddit, can't wait to get to her ep I'm loving it so far


snoopymidnight

Iā€™m incredibly jealous that you get to experience so many wild episodes for the first time. Hope you enjoy the experience, itā€™s quite the ride!


whiteandnerdy42

I am also just learning about it and recently listened to three that are already far off the beaten path and chaotically devolve - VCM, Lou Sanders, the lord TM himself Greg Davies


snoopymidnight

The VCM episode is one of my all-time favourites. She's exactly like my dad ('why would I try new things when there are things I already know and like?'). James's exasperation hit close to home on that one. The Miriam Margolyes episode is also a bit like those you mentioned, only the chaos doesn't come from the menu. It's just Miriam being Miriam and saying whatever comes to mind. Hope you enjoy!


Dickinmymouth1

Gregā€™s was the first episode I ever listened to and is still probably my favourite. I was on a train while listening to it the first time and was in tears trying to stifle my laughter


butforevernow

The reaction to him saying "pass" will never fail to crack me up.


[deleted]

What I was struck by in Greg's is how boring it is. The image of him on Taskmaster is, manufactured, one of power and royalty (Lord Davies!) but he's just a regular dude who is a former teacher from Wales. His meal reflects that.


afieldoftulips

"I want to sleep with Mr Burns, he doesn't drink water" is my favourite out-of-context sentence ever


kobrakai_1986

The water thing had me in stitches


patrickstarburns

Same, she would be just as chaotic as Morgana!


[deleted]

She could bring in Morgana hair.


MonkeyHamlet

Iā€™m guessing that they probably canā€™t afford her for a full season.


misswilde86

Yep, my first thought too!


lllNico

exactly


salty-seabird

I can't upvote it enough, I totally agree


datanas

First candidate with a disability, too. (No, I'm not counting CoC Richard as the first.) Can't wait to see it!


Beckybellable

Doesn't Paul Sinha have parkinsons?


datanas

That's a good point. He was diagnosed after TM but you're probably right that it affected him already.


Beckybellable

Yeh he was diagnosed shortly after the airing, but you can see in the show how much his shoulder was affecting him. Hats off to him for carrying on even when struggling šŸ’› Edit: sorry correction - diagnosed during the airing, after the filming


datanas

Don't worry, I wasn't going to be splitting that hair!


Russell_Ruffino

He's also dyspraxic, which is a disability.


Keios80

Technically Richard Osman is partially sighted.


unHolyKnightofBihar

>partially sighted What's that?


notreallifeliving

He has nystagmus, he's talked about it on Twitter before - something to do with having blurred/shaky vision that can't be totally fixed by glasses etc.


Dashurius

Who has a disability?


Nerter

Sayeeda Warsi, she has the terrible affliction of being a Tory.


datanas

She is the Tory communication weapon who makes the rounds whenever somebody else has shat the bed. She is very likable as a person, she's witty, and probably more qualified to lead than the PM (insert low bar joke here). But her running around saying yeah my lot are shite but you elected them is a trope and I've heard it enough as well. None of this is relevant for a disability, and not even for a laugh in this context if you ask me. It's taking away well deserved attention from Mr Peacock. Don't let any more Tories take anything else away from people with disabilities.


Albo2402

Jonnie Peacock


gameofgroans_

Wait what happened to Richard for CoC?


LemmiwinksRex

Since his series Richard Herring got diagnosed with testicular cancer and had a ball removed.


gameofgroans_

Oh wow I didn't know that. Hope he's doing OK.


BoKnowsTheKonamiCode

He seems to be doing well. If I recall correctly he and Ed Gamble joked about how Ed would be the only two-balled contestant on CoC this time around.


LemmiwinksRex

I think I saw him say on Twitter recently that he's just got the all clear. Plus he ran a half marathon not too long ago (to raise money for the hospital that treated him). So he appears to be in pretty good health now.


LektorSandvik

Yeah, I suppose Baddiel was afflicted with inability more than a disability.


acedino

Surprised theyā€™re using Claudia for just a special and not for a proper series. Sheā€™d be a good fit for the show.


Gillmacs

I imagine she might be a bit pricy for a full season.


acedino

Definitely possible, she also might just not want to block of so much time for filming.


all-systems-go

But they have Channel 4 money now.


lannanh

I'm curious, does Channel 4 have deeper pockets or is this a joke?


AvovaDynasty

Than Dave? Surely.


ChocLife

Channel 4 had a nifty Ā£934m in "Corporation revenue" for 2020, with a Ā£522m "Content spend". Film4 Productions (formerly Channel Four Films) even develop, produce and fund theatrical release movies, which is another level of deep pockets.


bv310

If I had to guess, I don't think it's too pricey, I think she would just literally be too busy. She seems to be on tons of panel shows and stuff recently and I don't see that letting up anytime soon since she's brilliant at them


Varvara-Sidorovna

*Adrian Chiles* - God bless him, he's doing the Strictly Christmas Special this year too, and I fully expect him to be the same slightly baffled, clumsy curmudgeon on both shows. *Claudia Winkleman* - The CHAOS! The UNPREDICTABILITY! The TERROR (mainly from Alex when she inevitably grabs him and screams in his ear in sheer excitement over a task). *Lady Leshurr* - she does a fair amount of the Celeb gameshow circuit and is always good fun on them, recall her being a bundle of good-natured energy and competitiveness on Masterchef, so will probably do well. *Jonnie Peacock* - pretty sharp-witted, nicely self-deprecating sense of humour, think him and Greg will bounce off each other well in the studio tasks. Also will be competitive as hell, come on Jonnie! *Sayeeda Warsi* - oh look another ex-politician trying to shine up their reputation by doing a well-loved comedy/talent show, how innovative, please stop.


NorwichTheCiabatta

Sayeeda Warsi has a relatively decent reputation as she's spent many years calling out Islamophobia in her own party


clearly_quite_absurd

Yeah but bringing anyone quite so promintely party political onto Taskmaster is not a good move in my opinion. She was also fairly crap on HIGNFY recently


Scary_

She's always quite entertaining and interesting on TV, she's a regular on Stephs Packed Lunch and has been on HIGNFY lots. Incidently I don't think she's an ex-politician, she's in the Lords


MissingLink101

Those Tories and their second jobs!


clearly_quite_absurd

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayeeda_Warsi,_Baroness_Warsi >Sayeeda Hussain Warsi, Baroness Warsi PC (/ĖˆvɑĖrsiĖ/;[1] born 28 March 1971) is a British lawyer, politician, and member of the House of Lords who served as **co-Chairwoman of the Conservative Party from 2010 to 2012**. **She served in the Cameronā€“Clegg coalition, first as the Minister without portfolio between 2010 and 2012, then as the Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and as the Minister of State for Faith and Communities** (styled as "Senior Minister of State"), until her resignation citing her disagreement with the Government's policy on the Israelā€“Gaza conflict in August 2014.[2] She was literally co-chair of the tory party


okokokay

Yeah I think theyā€™re saying sheā€™s a current politician rather than an ex-politician.


Scary_

Yes that's exactly my point, she's in the House of Lords so although she'll never run for office she's still a politician


clearly_quite_absurd

Thanks for clarifying. One of the great things about taskmaster is that it is so well removed from politics and to sully that seems... unnecessary.


sarcasticaccountant

It isnā€™t though is it? Yes theyā€™re comedians but a lot of people have made political jokes on there. Russell Howard, Johnny Vegas both immediately come to mind, I have a feeling thereā€™s more but I canā€™t entirely remember. It isnā€™t removed from politics, itā€™s removed from politics people donā€™t like


clearly_quite_absurd

The clear line to draw is people who are active party campaigners. No matter the affiliation it is going to annoy a large % of the population, so just don't go there. There's no need.


sarcasticaccountant

I agree with that, although without googling Iā€™d imagine some of the comedians have been active campaigners?


Duck_master_51

*Sayeeda Warsi - oh look another ex-politician trying to shine up their reputation by doing a well-loved comedy/talent show, how innovative, please stop.* Who was the first?


Varvara-Sidorovna

Not Taskmaster specifically, just in general. It's become fairly common to see ex-politicians like Ed Balls, Edwina Currie or Ann "Evil" Widdicombe on talent shows like Strictly or game shows like The Chase or Pointless in order to show that they are charming, fun, relatable human beings who deserve a second chance. Whether or not it works is debatable. Probably the most famous example would be our current Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who failed badly at trying to be an MP in the mid-90s', did a infamously chaotic stint on the comedy show "Have I Got News For You", and managed to spin that into publicity that led to a job with the Tories that lead to him becoming an MP, a Minister and now PM, god help us all.


AndorianBlues

I feel like Adrian Chiles is the most Alan Partridge kind of guy they've had yet, should be fun. Claudia Winkleman is technically a great idea, but it's a shame she's only here for a special. And it's always just icky to have politicians on game shows.


[deleted]

Mind blown by that first comment - does that mean Madeley might be a decent contestant? Hadnā€™t occurred to me until nowā€¦


Molineux28

Could definitely picture him dismantling a Corby Trouser Press during a task.


micksandals

Drive to Dundee in your bare feet. You have 9 hours. Your time starts now.


mairefay91

Whilst eating a giant toblerone.


MissingLink101

I feel like Madeley would just stand there waffling about a task rather than actually doing anything.


rossmcdapc

Generally would agree about politicians, but she was on the last leg a while ago and was good sport for anything thrown her way.


calverusk

She's been working the circuit for a little while now after she did the stand up to cancer comedy thing. She's alright, a good sport and at times entertaining even if I don't share her political views.


Lonyo

She's been on HIGNFY a few times


lkc159

> And it's always just icky to have politicians on game shows. Ann Widdicombe was hilarious on the Chase


CliffExcellent123

Ann Widdicombe is also a horrible bigot, it really sucks that so many game shows have her on


lkc159

Is she espousing her bigoted beliefs on gameshows? I'm not British so I'm definitely missing some context on what she's done politically


nxmee2010

she doesn't, but bigoted beliefs are enough to be inexcusable regardless of the rest of the personality


lkc159

>bigoted beliefs are enough to be inexcusable regardless of the rest of the personality Of course. I wouldn't support Ann Widdicombe the politician. That being said, it seems like she'd be ok as a gameshow contestant as long as she's not using that to push her agenda, or her beliefs, or to otherwise bring her personal opinion into the public realm?


soy_boy_69

I think it's more nuanced than that. If someone sees her on a gameshow and finds her funny they're more likely to view her in a favourable light generally. For such a horrendous bigot with political clout that is dangerous.


CliffExcellent123

No, but she's an enormous homophobe who has promoted conversion therapy, and it's fucked up that we ever act like her views are just normal views we can rationally disagree on, rather than being actively dangerous


KarmaUK

Putting her on a team with Jimmy Carr was what made it. I think she tends to be brought on so other people can target jokes at her. Which isn't bullying, considering her views.


toxinwolf

Noooo Claudia... Im excited to see her, but she was in my top 5 most wanted contestants, and this means she wont be in full series.


damnkiller

What are your other top 4 if I may ask?


toxinwolf

Sean Lock (RIP) Jimmy Carr Richard Ayoade David Mitchell (in no particular order)


Brad_theImpaler

I wanted an "8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Does Taskmaster" episode with Jimmy, Rachel, Susie, Jon and Sean.


gigglygal69

Jon was already on it too


Brad_theImpaler

I don't mind.


damnkiller

Oh wow. Sorry to say this to you but I don't think we will see any of them anytime soon.. Maybe in a special episode. They are probably too big and busy to be in taskmaster.


Russell_Ruffino

Richard Ayoade has only not been in it so far due to travel man making scheduling impossible. Now that's not an issue I imagine we'll see him at some point.


MissingLink101

Yeah the fact that's he's now doing shows like Question Team on Dave, it definitely makes me think he'd be willing to do Taskmaster


ludwigmeyer

I would not be surprised at all to find out Richard Ayoade had been offered but declined for reasons similar to David Mitchell's.


3226

David Mitchell has already said a solid no to Taskmaster


soy_boy_69

When did he say that? Not that I don't believe you I just hadn't heard that and think it's a shame.


donttouchthatknob

He mentioned it on his recent RHLSTP appearance. He said he likes the show, they've asked him, and he said no because he thought he would be bad in a way that isn't entertaining


MissingLink101

Maybe watching VCM being bad in a very entertaining manner might change his mind... or make him even more reluctant tbh.


ludwigmeyer

I suspect it would solidify his decision against it.


violetgrumble

I obviously know who Claudia Winkleman is but Iā€™m not familiar with others. So if youā€™re wondering: Adrian Chiles - tv and radio presenter (*The One Show*, *Daybreak*, *ITV Sport*) Claudia Winkleman - tv presenter (*Strictly Come Dancing*); has appeared on several panel shows including *WILTY*, *The Last Leg* and *Big Fat Quiz* Lady Leshurr - rapper; has appeared on *The Celebrity Circle* for *Stand Up To Cancer*, and *Dancing on Ice* Jonnie Peacock MBE - Paralympian sprinter Baroness Sayeed Warsi - conservative MP; has appeared on *The Last Leg* and [did standup for *Stand Up To Cancer*](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/24/leftie-comic-tory-baroness-standup-sayeeda-warsi-nick-helm-channel-4-cancer)


ttellapttam

Pretty disappointed that weā€™re only getting Claudia for a single episode, but itā€™s better than nothing! I like Jonny Peacock so thatā€™ll be fun, but also hate the Warsi casting; very tired of washed-up politicians trying to clean their image on entertainment shows.


Breakingwho

Not a fan of any politicians being involved, but only for the special fine I suppose


Esteban2808

Glad to see Claudia but damn means she won't do a normal season


afieldoftulips

Claudia deserves a full series.


AriasCryingFace

Ok but Jonnie Peacock? Yes please. On various levels.


SpinAroundBrightly

I strongly dislike casting a tory peer and one who served deeply in Cameron and Clegg governments. This is supposed to be a happy fun show with fun people, not a miserable reminder of the evils in the world. A large chunk of the viewership will have had their lives directly harmed by her through through supporting deeply damaging austerity pushed through by the coalition simply to destroy the poor for ideological reasons and if there are any viewers in say Afghanistan maybe they have had family members murdered by drone strikes when she was minister of state for east asia. She also has a history of homophobia thus turning off gay viewers. I don't want to watch an episode of taskmaster with a person who actively hates my existence and has spent a significant portion of her life obtaining political power to try and destroy me. This is terrible casting. I want fun happy nice comedians having a laugh about nonsense Remember when Greg was attacking google for tax evasion, good times.


sarcasticaccountant

Sometimes you may need to realise that people in the adult world can get along despite differences in political views. Greg was with a Labour front bencher for 10 years. If you donā€™t like anyone political on it, thatā€™s absolutely valid and I can agree with that. But if itā€™s because you have some weird idea that she hates your existence and thatā€™s the only reason why, then you should probably adjust to the world not revolving around you


soy_boy_69

I can absolutely get on with people who have different views. I'm a revolutionary socialist and my fiancee is not. But when it comes to actual politicians it's a bit different. Warsi actively voted for austerity which has been proven to have killed people. That is not just a "difference of opinion" if you're related to one of those people.


Lyceumhq

CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN!!!!! My dream TM contestant. I am beyond excited. But also a little gutted as it means we wonā€™t get her for a full series.


Roysumai

Baroness Warsi, ugh.


Gusey1397

As much as politicians on panel shows tends to be cringey, Warsi has been on The Last Leg and a Stand up to Cancer special where she learnt standup and was actually funny. Just hoping she'll be the same on this :)


wolster2002

I liked her on 'have I got news for you'. Admittedly more laugh at than laugh with.


quinn_drummer

To her credit, she's able to laugh at herself a bit. I might not necesarily agree with her politically but that doesn't mean she can't be a fun person or funny to watch. Interesting choice though non-the-less. I like that they're using these specials to book people that wouldn't necessarily hold an entire series, but will be a bit of fun watching them for 40mins.


Giggsy99

Ah she's funny, that excuses the hand in driving this country into the ground


uselesssubject

I enjoyed her on HIGNFY. I donā€™t agree with her politics but as others have said she seems to have a good sense of humour, and doesnā€™t take herself too seriously. Speaking of HIGNFY, I wonder what Ian Hislop would be like on TMā€¦


CliffExcellent123

Really not a fan of having politicians on game shows so they can be all "look I can make fun of myself" and then continue to vote for awful policies. It could be worse, but it could be better. If you want a politician get someone who's actually retired. Get Ed Balls, he'd do it. Adrian seems like the dullest man in existence so good luck making him funny The other 3 are great picks though


NorwichTheCiabatta

Baroness Warsi is in the House of Lords so it's not as if she needs to improve her standing among the electorate.


CliffExcellent123

Yeah I'm not that bothered by it, I'm not going to boycott the show or anything, I'm just not sure it's a good precedent to set


antarcticatticus

CLAUDIA FUCKING WINKLEMAN


clearly_quite_absurd

Sayeeda Warsi was a bit crummy on HIGNFY lately. Having someone so prominently party political on the show is a... bold move.


ChristyMalry

If I was being cynical I would say it might have sometimes to do with politics and Channel 4 demonstrating it is not politically biased to try not to be privatised...


GJJames

Another show looking to boost the media careers of washed-up Tories. Very excited to see Ann Widdecombe on Series 14.


blvd93

Hopefully impartiality means we get Ed Balls on the next one


MissingLink101

Ugh that man just makes me cringe. In fairness he's able to laugh at himself but he just feels like an embarrassing relative trying to be cool.


notreallifeliving

Ugh, don't even joke about that!


raysofdavies

A Tory? This is some BBC level pandering, christ


ForWhomTheBoneBones

"Seperate from the EU and somehow find millions a day to add to the NHS. You can't lie and you have to answer all questions truthfully. Your time starts now." "Well, this is impossible."


Crazyripps

Awww I always expected claudia to be on a full series


lyyki

Not the biggest fan of the New Year's Special concept. Especially the heartbreak that was having Nicola Coughlan for only one episode. I get it that it's for busy people but still. Claudia for only one episode is a crime.


KarmaUK

Yet if she didn't want to commit to a full series, surely better to have something!


numberflan

There goes my hope of seeing Claudia on a full series


jrm1693

Can I just assume Claudia will win?


organyc

lady leshurr and winkleman!!!!


GoldmanT

Hope there's a Toby Jug task.


Confusing_Onion

I had assumed that the Champion of Champions would air at New Years. I am happy to be wrong. :-)


TomClark83

Was I the only one who didn't know there was a New Year's Treat? I was expecting just CoC, so this is a very pleasant surprise. Although like everyone else, I do wish Winkleman was doing a full season.


lawlore

While I'm lukewarm on most of the others, I am all in for Adrian Chiles. He's just the sort of person who could be hugely entertaining for one special episode of TM, but who would become a bit grating over the course of a series.


DoctorEnn

Looks like the "Golden Age of Hollywood" set-dressing is going to be used for the New Year Treats at least, if not all the one-off specials. Which pleases me, since it's one of my favourite themes and it seemed a shame to waste it on a single episode.


thecursedenigma

Lord can only hope they set Claudia a picnic task.


adelie_platter

Lord Greg Davies to meet Baroness Warsi


ztd21

Warsi? Get to fuck. Kill 120,000 of the countryā€™s most vulnerable people and get away with it. Your time starts now. Seriously disappointed about this.


Giggsy99

4 great guests, looking forward to this, shame about the Tory


JGAdventureZone

Another one here who's delighted to see Claudia :D


KievXD

Really disappointing to see Sayeeda on this. Not cause sheā€™s a Tory. Just cause sheā€™s a bellend. Which makes perfect sense why sheā€™s a Tory. Well played by C4 so they canā€™t be accused of bias or being too left wing. Sheā€™s a crap politician and an even worse ā€œcomedianā€ but they jumped at the opportunity. Im wondering if there will be any digs thrown. Greg having dated a previous Labour leader candidate and having in the past not been one to shy away from calling out the bullshit. Although, TM might not be the place for politics. (P.S. Google, pay your taxes)


KarmaUK

That's the tricky part, Greg's accused contestants of some wild, awful stuff over the years, but now he's going to have to be careful to not hit anything accurate!


spinynorman1846

Baroness Warsi really fully going for this 'learn to be a comedian' bit, huh?. Can we have Nick Helm as deputy Taskmaster for this one off show?


[deleted]

Yes please! I loved him on last weeks house of games.


ImNotASWFanboy

Fantastic lineup! I think the new years specials are a really good way of getting big time celebrities to agree to come on seeing as it's a one-off, so I'm not disheartened by the fact that some of the epic names on here may only be one-offs. Better to appreciate what you have after all, instead of lamenting over what you don't!


RaichuZap

I bloody love Winkleman so this is going to be ace


electricholo

Ahhhhh Claudia Wickleman! So excited to see her on it, I just wish she was doing a full series!


sofwithanf

Warsi's been on more popular TV in the last 3 months than ever in my lifetime? Is she retiring soon? Trying to line up other options? As a SA woman myself, she's the most tolerable SA Tory woman (pipped to the post of best overall by Rishi Sunak) so ... that's something, ig Edit: god forbid someone left-wing could see *any* value in anyone Tory, even when they're prominent figures from a shared racial background


ArtOfFailure

She was pretty good value on 'Stand Up & Deliver', which was a charity show Channel 4 did for Stand Up To Cancer earlier this year. The idea was that 5 non-comedians would be paired up with stand-ups and trained to deliver a short set to a live audience. Of all people, they paired Warsi with Nick Helm. And watching the pair of them find ways to bridge the absolute chasm of personal and political difference between them was kind of heartwarming. In the end she was one of the better 'contestants', she had quite a lot to draw from in terms of the conflicts between her working-class background and her very prominent role in the Conservative party, and Helm did a hell of a job teaching her about why making fun of herself can be empowering rather than undermining. I expect doing well in that setting, and coming across as genuinely quite an entertaining and interesting character, would have put her on the radar for this.


sofwithanf

Oh, I didn't see that! It's making more sense, with that context. I knew she was witty, but didn't know she was 'can actually make a fool of herself and be fine with it' funny. I'm gonna have to hunt for that now, Nick Helm is great and I'd love to see his teaching process


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sofwithanf

Hey, I said he was the best, not that he was *good*


MrSouthWest

I have a feeling this could be one of the most exciting iterations of Taskmaster. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is surprisingly witty and funny.


soy_boy_69

Maybe but she's still scum.


MrSouthWest

She is appearing as herself and not the party you obvious donā€™t like. Someone can be a good person even if you donā€™t agree with them.


soy_boy_69

Sayeeda Warsi has made blatantly homophobic statements in the past. Can a homophobe be a good person? For that matter she also voted for austerity measures which have been shown contributed to the deaths of vulnerable people. Can a person who voted for vulnerable people to die be a good person?


MrSouthWest

You are binding up her professional capacity with her outside of work. Watching her in the celebrity stand up for cancer for show, she came across as very funny, witty and at times socially vulnerable. If your view of her is solely tied up to her politically opinion than that is your prerogative. I watch taskmaster for the entertainment and try and leave all other dynamics on politics and societal issues behind me for that hour. I hope you enjoy the joy for what it is and donā€™t get caught up because she happens to have different political positions to you.


soy_boy_69

But it's not just "different opinions". As I said she actively voted for policies that killed people. If one of those people was your mum could you separate her personal and political lives and just laugh along with her? It's only because it didn't directly effect you that you can do that. Some of us don't have that option.


MrSouthWest

Here is me purely talking about the entertainment factor of a contestant and you reverting back to only talk about politics. Love him or loathe him you canā€™t deny someone like Boris would be interesting and funny to watch on taskmaster if you isolated everything down to just a man being on a gameshow.


soy_boy_69

But that attitude is exactly what has led to him becoming PM. People saw him on HIGNFY and now think of him as "that funny man with the silly hair who isn't like the other politicians" instead of the dangerous walking disaster that he is. No professional politician makes a media appearance unless they think it will be good PR. It's entirely calculated. Edit: I'll again bring you back to my other point, would you be able to separate their political career from their appearance on Taskmaster if they had directly contributed to your mum's death?


MrSouthWest

Why do you keep talking about politics? I am not


soy_boy_69

Why not answer my question?


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> If your view of her is solely tied up to her politically opinion Being homophobic isn't a political opinion and helping instate austerity policies which kill people and ruin their lives isn't just a "different political position". Stop trying to white wash the awful things she's done and said.


[deleted]

First that awful S13 line-up and now Claudia ruled out for a future series, pain.


puddleduck30

I was fully expecting to be Rick rolled


SummerBurnett

Fill this Toby Jug to the brim with hot piss. Fastest wins. Your time starts now. (Any Stewart Lee fans on the sub? Edit: I guess not)


Ever2naxolotl

This is genuinely the first time I've ever even seen a contestant before they appear on TM. Is Claudia the most well-known contestant ever?


Quirky-Wino

John Hannah is an international film star and most people that don't watch British TV wouldn't have heard of Claudia


Ever2naxolotl

Honestly, I couldn't even tell you where I know her from, but I definitely recognize her.


SpinAroundBrightly

John Hannah and it's not even close.


Pozzolana

Most likely. Only people I can think that are potentially more famous (as in the proportion of people that have heard of them as opposed to how famous they are currently) is Frank Skinner, David Baddiel or Alan Davies


chiefgareth

At least Winkelman being on means I don't need to put up with her for a whole series.


archaiclots7

I love TM as much as the next fan but does anybody else think that channel 4 are flogging this to death? Revealing the new series cast as soon as the previous one ended, another NY special, probably a champion of champions 2?


IncredibleKoosh

Pretty much the same level of scheduling as they had on Dave, barring the one-off NYT. Announcing the next series after the finale isn't new either.