TF1 Brings Hit Formats ‘Taskmaster,’ ‘Holey Moley’ to France as Part of Unscripted Push (EXCLUSIVE)
TF1 is bringing hit British comedy format “Taskmaster” to France as part of its big push into premium unscripted entertainment.
Variety reports: TF1 is bringing hit British comedy format “Taskmaster” to France as part of its big push into premium unscripted entertainment.
“Taskmaster,” created by British comedian Alex Horne and originally launched in the U.K. in 2015, pits five celebrities against one another in a series of increasingly absurd challenges. Camille Combal, a popular French TV personality.
This entertainment story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include TF, Brings Hit Formats and Holey Moley’.
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