Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

2026 New Years Treat - Part One

Taskmaster: The People's Podcast

Show Notes

New year, new New Years Treat! Welcome to the first part of 2026's festive offerings, and the reason Jenny and Jack have so much to discuss; including their love for 'Little Baby Big Zu,' why Jenny won't eat chocolate, politically, how Sam was giving 'shades of Zaltzman,' and Jenny's loft theories. Plus the pair get excited for the newly announced series 21 cast! We'll be back next week to digest the second part of the New Years Treat so be sure to get all your thoughts and questions (or future homework suggestions!) in to [email protected]. If you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster Anywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTube youtube.com/taskmaster Visit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies! taskmasterstore.com

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