One of the town's most recognisable former residents will make his highly anticipated debut on one of the biggest comedy shows in the world this evening.
Ipswich Town fan and widely recognised Richard Ayoade will be appearing on the new series of Taskmaster, which airs on Channel 4 this evening.
Joining Ayoade on series 22, will be Matt Lucas, known for Little Britain and the Great British Bake Off as well as Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie and Nina Conti.
The IT Crowd star has long been one of Britain’s most distinctive comedians, but Taskmaster presents a rather different challenge – completing increasingly ridiculous tasks while trying to impress the famously stern Greg Davies.
Ayoade was brought up in the town after his family moved to the area when he was young. He attended St Joseph’s College in Ipswich, and lived on Martlesham Heath.
He has previously described himself as an “Ipswichian”, with memories of growing up in the town featuring in his writing.
Ayoade will be returning to the town to perform at the Regent Theatre on October 23, 2026.
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