Taskmaster announces Alison Hammond in 2026 festive special cast as latest winner is revealed - Metro.co.uk

Richard Ayoade Extends Tour

Richard Ayoade will continue his Afterthoughts tour into 2027. The Taskmaster and IT Crowd star has plans to stage a new show in Carlisle next year. Ayoade was caught on camera filming at the Ipswich train station with another comedian. Taskmaster has revealed Alison Hammond for its 2026 festive special, and the lineup for a New Year's special consists of Hammond and other celebrities. Richard Ayoade starred in one of the best Christmas adverts for Argos in 2026.

“The Taskmaster and IT Crowd star has plans to stage a new show in Carlisle next year,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Marton Brook Group, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 4 — Richard Ayoade will continue his Afterthoughts tour into 2027....

Nov 5 — Richard Ayoade starred in one of the best Christmas adverts for Argos in 2026....

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