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)
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0:54Itās Miscellaneous Monday on Horndle, where anything can happen! Post your answers below
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1:10Our Hit Show is back for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon on 04 June!
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0:43If you like your podcasts with at least 2 pop star jokes, this might be for you! New ep out now!
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1:05Manure Industry | The Horne Section TV Show
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0:31Backstage nonsense
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50:12The Horne Section Podcast - Tim Key - The Isolation Specials
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0:58In honour of Prince Forever Day, hereās a fitting tribute: Purple Ryan
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1:24Bond Theme Medley - The Horne Section Podcast Preview S3E6
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1:48Time V Persons - Making Dinner Plans After Lockdown
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53:35The Horne Section Podcast - Hank Green
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1:12:24The Horne Section Podcast - Tim Key - The Isolation Specials
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2:30Manger Danger
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1:24Buckeroo
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58:03New Yearās Day Treat - Horne Section Live Show - June 2018
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2:27Christmas No 2
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3:37Let's Do It Again (2019 Look Back)
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1:03:22The Horne Section Podcast - Jessica Knappett
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57:31The Horne Section Podcast - Mark Watson
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1:23Monger - The Horne Section Podcast
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0:55Some bad news, followed by some good news! Let us know if we should do more of these! BYE!
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0:23If youāve ever wondered what Greg Davies finds sexy, hereās your answer!
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0:23If you guessed the national anthem, well done, you got it wrong. It was the other one. More at 1:30
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0:17If you guessed Jeff Buckleyās version, you got it right. It obviously wasnāt the Leonard Cohen oneā¦
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0:57Day one of Horndle! And itās Saturday Sausages! Comment with the answer when you get it!
4.8K 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
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
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2:44Playing in Alex Horneās Taskmaster Comedy Football Match
Jim Daly
31K views
1:07Alex Horne | The Harry Hill Show
Harry Hill
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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.
