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 121 to 144 of 336.
0:49The End of the Horne Section's 2019/2021 Tour
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1:19finale! Thanks to everyone who supported, all the guests and to everyone who donated.
13K views
0:10Who knew Henry Hoover could sink a full pint in 3 seconds?! What an absolute legend!
12.9K views
1:305 Sevenths Of The Way There
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0:29The northern leg of the Horne Section tour went well - Alex finally won Hat-Time!
12.8K views
0:30We found some really old footage of Mark and put it in the new series of The Horne Section TV Show!
12.8K views
2:09The Sea Shanty
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0:27The Horne Section On Tour
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3:27Horne Section Podcast - Matt Forde's Shampoo Promises
12K views
1:36Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
12K views
0:53Move over Bad Bunny, hereās our Super Bowl performance. + special guests Reggie Watts & John Oliver!
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0:47Wait for itā¦
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0:28TASKMASTER RETURNS TONIGHT! Tune into Channel 4 from 9pm, or on YouTube around the world right after
11.7K views
2:55It's A Funny Old Game
11.7K views
1:54We Need A Euros
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1:04Wind The Bobbin Up - The Horne Section with Greg Davies
11.2K views
1:31Together In The Last Sixteen
11K views
0:41Series 2 Trailer | The Horne Section TV Show
10.8K views
2:04Make The Dog Make A Noise | The Horne Section Podcast
10.7K views
0:58Hereās a song for all the lovers (stay til the end)
10.6K views
0:31Alex Horneās doing a 24-hour challenge for . Hereās the first in a series of training vids
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0:08Alreet pet! Weāre off to York/Newcastle/Leeds next left if youāre quick!
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0:32More training from Alex Horne for his Stand Up 2 Cancer endurance challenge this Thursday
10.2K views
0:18Guest star Reggie Watts helping with promo on The Horne Section TV Show.
10.1K 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.
