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

Richard Ayoade's Tour Continues

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

“Ayoade was caught on camera filming at the Ipswich train station with another comedian,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Fencroft Worth Media, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 3 — Richard Ayoade will continue his Afterthoughts tour throughout 2027....

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

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