Taskmaster pays Tim Key a yearly charge to do ‘actually nothing’

Tim Key’s a British comic, actor, and poet, amongst different abilities, and he was additionally a contestant on the very first season of the comedy panel present, Taskmaster. He completed in fourth place (out of 5), and in each season of the present since, he is one of many first names within the credit, listed as a “job marketing consultant.”

In a digital interview with hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne, I requested them each what that really means, for perception into what Key’s position is on the present as of late. The reason was so surprising and hilarious, you will discover it in full beneath:

Polygon: What’s Tim Key’s particular position now, behind the scenes?

Alex Horne: He has no position by any means. The reality is, what occurred was he did the present, after which I talked to him rather a lot, as a result of he is an effective pal, about what could be a superb contest, what could be a superb job, and I sort of wished to pay him for it. And it is good to have his identify hooked up! The primary few collection, he did assist, however he is since bargained his means down. He is argued that his cost must be smaller. So I believe it was £500 a collection, now it is £50. If I need to get recommendation, I am going to name him, however I have not for about 4 years.

Greg Davies: So he is getting £50 a yr for actually doing nothing?

Horne: Yeah, however I believe he would argue that the trouble of paying tax on that £50 and all that, he would reasonably not get the £50 a yr.

Davies: Proper… okay.

Polygon: It seems like a reasonably good gig for him!

Horne: No, he is all the time there for us, and if you happen to ask him, he’ll let you know that he comes up with each single job.

For these outdoors of the UK, you’ll be able to watch the whole thing of Taskmaster’s season 21 on the official YouTube channel. Residents of the U.Okay. can watch it through Channel 4.