<P> On 24 September 2015 , it was announced that the show had been recommissioned for a second and third series , and on 3 October 2016 , for a fourth and fifth series . The fifth series debuted online on Wednesday 6th September 2017 , and on Dave a week later ; the series will contain eight episodes . A two part `` champion of champions '' special with the winner of the first five series will air in December 2017 . </P>
<P> On 24 September 2015 , it was announced that the show had been recommissioned for a second and third series , and on 3 October 2016 , for a fourth and fifth series . The fifth series debuted online on Wednesday 6th September 2017 , and on Dave a week later ; the series will contain eight episodes . A two part `` champion of champions '' special with the winner of the first five series will air in December 2017 . </P>
when does the new series of taskmaster start
when does the new series of taskmaster start
online on Wednesday 6th September 2017 , and on Dave a week later
online on Wednesday 6th September 2017 , and on Dave a week later