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Liverpudlian Journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy Appears On Taskmaster's New Year Treat

One Of Channel 4's Main News Anchors, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Appeared In Star Studded One-Off Episode Of Taskmaster

Krishnan Guru-Murthy appearing in Taskmaster's New Years Treat (Credit: Channel 4).
Krishnan Guru-Murthy appearing in Taskmaster's New Years Treat (Credit: Channel 4).

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, the exceptionally successful Channel 4 journalist from Liverpool appeared alongside fellow Liverpudlian, Shirley Ballas, in the festive edition of the Channel 4 games show; Taskmaster's New Year Treat.


Whilst the headline appearance was Shirley Ballas, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of four other high-achievers to appear on the special episode of the series including other A-Listers including John Hannah from The Mummy franchise and Four Weddings And A Funeral.


He was also joined by Rylan Neal-Clarke from Supermarket Sweep, This Morning, The X-Factor and Big Brother. As well as Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan.

As a veteran journalist, he has been one of the leading News Anchors for Channel 4 News since and is the presenter of 'Unreported World' on Channel 4 and the host of 'Change The World' Podcast.

Poster for Taskmaster's New Years Treat, featuring Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Credit: Channel 4).
Poster for Taskmaster's New Years Treat, featuring Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Credit: Channel 4).
'Gut instinct tells me this is going to damage Krishnan's career more.' - Rylan Neal-Clarke.

The programme is rated with guidance due to strong language and adult humour. Channel 4 have age restricted the programme to viewers over the age of 16 and said that it is not suitable for younger viewers.

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