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 145 to 168 of 336.
0:33Our football song āFunny Old Gameā is on all streaming platforms! Perfect day for a new footy anthem
10K views
1:07One Lump Or Two (Pitching Edit) | The Horne Section TV Show
10K views
0:29Ed showing Alex Horne his amazing party trick.
9.9K views
0:43Alex Horne getting limber for his challenge! You can watch it live from 10pm on Channel 4ās YouTube
9.7K views
0:48Hereās why Alex Horne is only allowed a mic when we go on tourā¦
9.7K views
0:34Stay till to end to find out just how little Alex Horne gives a sh*t
9.5K views
2:46The Horne Section - Funny Old Game (original)
9.3K views
2:16Guess Who?
9.1K views
2:43The Ballad Of Mark Wood
8.9K views
4:37The Horne Section and Ivo Graham - The Champion Takes It All (Taskmaster Redemption song)
8.9K views
1:31:26The Horne Section Podcast - Rose Matafeo - The Isolation Specials
8.8K views
1:42On Top Of The Group
8.8K views
1:32ADVICE FOR A STUDENT - Imogen Heap & The Horne Section | The Horne Section
8.8K views
0:20More endurance training for Alex Horne, this time taking Mark Brownās spin class @SU2C
8.6K views
3:18Fiddly Christmas (Lyric Video)
8.3K views
0:53See if our incredibly talented drummer can play any rhythm thrown his way
8.3K views
0:44Alex Horneās (Desert Island) Disc Picks
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0:20Our pod returns to Leicester Square Theatre TOMORROW with ACE GUESTS: Joe Marler & Jordan Brookes!
8K views
1:43"Iāve Got A Penā - The Horne Section Podcast Preview S4E3
7.6K views
0:28Hereās the story of Alex Horneās first kiss - part two. Lucky Jemima!
7.6K views
4:06The Irish Medley - St Patrick's Day fun!
7.4K views
1:47SATIRE (the royal wedding song)
7.1K views
2:21Yoko Ono - The Horne Section Podcast Preview S4E2
7.1K views
0:41Canāt believe weāre saying this but be more like Ed! Brand new episode of the pod is out today!
6.9K 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
268K 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
89.1K 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.
