Wondering when you were going to get your next Taskmaster fix? Well ponder no further because the eccentric comedy game show is back for a new year special!

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The supreme Taskmaster Greg Davies and his assistant Alex Horne will return as hosts for the special, with five famous faces joining them as they taken on a set of truly ludicrous challenges in a one off special.

Airing over the New Year, the celebrities must impress the Taskmaster and task like they've never tasked before.

Desperate to know who will be taking on these tasks and when you can expect it on TV? Read on for all the information you need to know about Taskmaster's New Year Treat.

Is there a release date for Taskmaster's New Year Treat?

Yes! Taskmaster's New Year Treat airs on Tuesday 2nd January at 9pm on Channel 4.

Taskmaster's New Year Treat line-up

Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball in frames for Taskmaster's New Year Treat
Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball. Channel 4

The line-up for this Taskmaster special includes celebrities from all corners of the entertainment industry.

The five famous faces taking part are: Entrepreneur and Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, Mercury Prize and MOBO Award-nominated artist Kojey Radical, BAFTA-winning actor Lenny Rush, TV presenter and wildlife expert Steve Backshall and radio and television presenter Zoe Ball.

Every single one of the celebrities will be hoping to receive praise from the Taskmaster in a bid to reign victorious.

Taskmaster's New Year Treat hosts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne will be reprising their roles as hosts for Taskmaster's New Year Treat, and will no doubt get up to their usual shenanigans.

Is there a trailer for Taskmaster's New Year Treat?

A trailer for Taskmaster's New Year Treat has been released, and you can watch it now!

The Taskmaster New Year's special will air on Tuesday 2nd January at 9pm on Channel 4. Previous seasons of Taskmaster are available to stream on Channel 4.

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Katelyn MensahEntertainment and Factual Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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