About Alex Horne
Alex Horne studied classics at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, and then took a graduate degree in broadcast journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London. His 2003 Edinburgh show Making Fish Laugh was nominated for a Perrier Award for Best Newcomer, and in 2004 he won a Chortle Award for Best Breakthrough Act. Alongside his Fringe work he wrote books, among them Birdwatchingwatching in 2009.
Music runs through his stage act. He is the host and bandleader of The Horne Section, a comedy band that had its own BBC Radio 4 programme, Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section, from 2012, and later a television series on Channel 4.
His best-known creation began as an idea in early 2009. Taskmaster was tried out as a live Fringe show, including a sequel billed as Taskmaster II, before becoming a television series that has won a BAFTA and moved from Dave to Channel 4 in 2020. Since 2015 Horne has co-hosted it with Greg Davies, and he has written the tie-in book Bring Me the Head of the Taskmaster.
Videos (336)
Videos 217 to 240 of 336.
44:22The Horne Section Podcast - Reggie Watts
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0:54Itās Wednesday! Itās Horndle. Which can only mean one thing, itās Every Other Word Wednesday!
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0:57Itās the last Horndle So, we want to see you all play along.
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0:53Possibly another tough one today. If you donāt get it, comment the song you wish weād done
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1:00A-ha, hereās our take on another song. When you know it, comment below with your answer!
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0:54HORNE SECTION'S HIT SHOW TOUR EXTENSION AD
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0:26Answer time! Any guesses what the next song will be?
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0:59A new day, a new Horndle. You know the drill, add your answer below when you get it
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0:17Well done if you got it right yesterday. You win nothing! Next one in an hour
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0:50Johnny Used To Work On A Boat
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0:13Say It Together
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0:20Well done, you all got it right. Prizes for everyone.
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0:41DUST SUCKING HOOOOOSE! See Henry show off his dance moves at one of our upcoming tour shows!
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0:38Whatās Your Favourite Season?
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1:03:42The Horne Section Podcast - Tom Basden
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0:26Henry has been doing some building workā¦
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1:09:22The Horne Section Podcast - Robbie Williams - The Isolation Specials
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0:16It was of course Bon Jovi. Or to the French speakers, Good Jovi.
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2:29Christmas No. 2 (Cover)
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0:22Well done to everyone, except Ben.
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0:14Sprinkle Chicken
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0:54Good luck with this one! Volume right down probably
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1:00Yes, itās Twosday! What does that even mean? Watch the video to find out!
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0:58Day 2 of Horndle brings us to Sindiy! Comment with your answer if you know it. NO GOOGLING!
2.3K viewsGuest appearances (12)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Alex Horne.
Guest appearances 1 to 12 of 12.
18:15Greg Davies & Alex Horne over de Nederlandse versie van Taskmaster | LUBACH
Arjen Lubach
292.2K views
0:58Mike Wozniak on Taskmaster's life-changing impact thanks to Alex Horne!
Stuart Goldsmith
267.7K views
0:48Alex Horne | The Harry Hill Show
Harry Hill
192K views
13:37Greg Davies on his friendship with Alex Horne on Taskmaster | Please Keep me Anonymous
Chris Ramsey
105.9K views
56:08The Harry Hill Show - Alex Horne
Harry Hill
88.9K views
2:44Playing in Alex Horneās Taskmaster Comedy Football Match
Jim Daly
31K views
1:07Alex Horne | The Harry Hill Show
Harry Hill
25.2K views
0:31Elis Jamesā redemption at Alex Horneās charity football match
Elis James
21.8K views
0:19Asking Alex Horne if I can be on Taskmaster
Jim Daly
12.1K views
0:28Chloe Pettsā take on John Robinsā performance at Alex Horneās Comedy Football match
Elis James
8.2K views
0:25Mathew Baynton's team talk ahead of the Alex Horne Comedy Football Match
Elis James
6.4K views
3:03How Mike Wozniak Became Junior Taskmasterās Little Alex Horne
Stuart Goldsmith
2.2K viewsChannels on this page: Arjen Lubach, Stuart Goldsmith, Harry Hill, Chris Ramsey, Jim Daly, Elis James
Frequently asked questions
Did Alex Horne create Taskmaster?
Yes, Taskmaster began as an idea of Alex Horne in early 2009 and was tried out as a live Fringe show before becoming a television series that has won a BAFTA.
Who hosts Taskmaster with Alex Horne?
Since 2015 Alex Horne has co-hosted Taskmaster with Greg Davies, and the show moved from Dave to Channel 4 in 2020.
What is The Horne Section?
The Horne Section is the comedy band Alex Horne hosts and leads, which had its own BBC Radio 4 programme from 2012 and later a television series on Channel 4.
What awards has Alex Horne won?
Alex Horne's 2003 Edinburgh show Making Fish Laugh was nominated for a Perrier Award for Best Newcomer, and in 2004 he won a Chortle Award for Best Breakthrough Act.
Where did Alex Horne study?
Alex Horne studied classics at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, and took a graduate degree in broadcast journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London.
What books has Alex Horne written?
Alex Horne's books include Birdwatchingwatching from 2009 and the Taskmaster tie-in Bring Me the Head of the Taskmaster.
