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 193 to 216 of 336.
0:48The Horne Section
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0:332 April 2025
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0:06Norwich, that was excellent! Ipswich tonight. Still a couple of tickets left if you’re quick!
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1:14England 1 - Croatia 0 (Musical Commentary)
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0:14Backstage HAT TIME
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0:18You’re all doing very well so far and we’re extremely proud of you.
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0:35Maybe Henry will be joining us on tour next month?
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0:54The next live pod is THIS TUES! With Patti Harrison as well as a surprise guest! Ooooh.
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1:07The President
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0:30It’s Horndle Time!First one coming your way THIS SATURDAY at 1:30pm GMT!
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1:00First two letters of each word of the song. There may be a red herring in there somewhere. Might not
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1:28Manure Industry - The Horne Section Podcast
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0:23Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Horndle! More at 1:30!
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0:20A Little Bit Of Magic
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0:13Who’s ready for a Christmas Spread?
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0:48Christmas Show Rehearsals
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1:26Smart Phones, Stupid People - The Horne Section Podcast
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1:06:07The Horne Section Podcast - Rupert Gregson Williams & Tim Key
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1:10:28The Horne Section Podcast - Daisy May Cooper
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1:00It’s Donnerstag again! For those of you who don’t speak French, that means Thursday.
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0:59Time for the classic game of WHAT SONG IS THIS? Donnerstag Edition
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0:30Here’s the final Horndle answer (for now). Time to tally up the scores - how many did you get right?
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1:05:42The Horne Section Podcast - Ellie Taylor
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0:32When Alex brought Simon flowers
3.2K 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
89.1K 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.
