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 265 to 288 of 336.
0:59Ooh-la-la, it’s Miscellaneous Monday! Can you guess the song Alex is singing?
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0:19Pencils down everyone, here’s the answer to yesterday’s Horndle.
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0:26Quick leaderboard check - how many have you got right so far?
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0:23Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Horndle, bonus points to NO-ONE!
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0:26Extra Notes
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0:55We go again, Horndlers
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0:25Yes it was Bring Da Noise, well done if you got it. Double points if you guessed Anthrax too.
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0:49Travelling with the Horne Section: Vol 1
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59:16The Horne Section Podcast - Nina Conti
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0:23Rudolph The Horne Section Reindeer
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0:17PLUP
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0:23Better With Music
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1:01Happy Friday! Happy end of January! Happy Horndle! Answers in the comments please.
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0:52It’s quiz time again! Good luck guessing the name of the song!
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0:44Hey Pianist fan, this one’s for you.
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0:2316 February 2025
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0:56Sondoy Horndlo!
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0:52Horne and Watson - Christmas Duet
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0:16Beefcake pantyhose. Hope you got it right yesterday!
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0:44Horndle time everybody, answers below please.
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0:26Beep Beep! Tougher one yesterday, well done if you got the answer right!
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0:53Quiz time! Can you name the song we’re playing? If no, maybe iust tell us what you’re having for tea
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0:22Probably the toughest one yet?
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0:50HORDLE TIME! Extra points if you can name the tune the band are playing!
1.5K 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
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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 Horne’s Taskmaster Comedy Football Match
Jim Daly
31K views
1:07Alex Horne | The Harry Hill Show
Harry Hill
25.2K views
0:31Elis James’ redemption at Alex Horne’s 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 Petts’ take on John Robins’ performance at Alex Horne’s 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 Taskmaster’s 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.
