Alex Horne

AKA: Alexander James Jeffrey Horne
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1978-09-10

West Sussex, UK

Biography

Alexander James Jeffrey "Alex" Horne is a British comedian. Horne is the creator of Taskmaster, a comedy panel show in which he is the assistant to "Taskmaster" Greg Davies, who judges comedians on various absurd tasks they are asked to perform. He is also the host of "The Horne Section", a live music variety show which has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Crew Roles

The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports
Writer
Oo my baby
Writers' Assistant
Oo my baby
Executive Producer
Door(s)
Executive Producer
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Writers' Assistant
The Horne Section Television Programme
Original Music Composer
The Horne Section Television Programme
Writer
Chess Ham
Finance
Executive Producer
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Executive Producer
Creator
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Self

2021-12-18 0

The Candlenights 2021 Special

This pre-taped extravaganza features video segments from MBMBaM, Sawbones, Shmanners, Wonderful, Still Buffering, and Neat!, as well as appearances from special guests. ...
Genre :Comedy, Family

Self - Presenter

2010-07-26 0

The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports

Alex Horne tries to discover why some games survived, and examines the best of those that did not. Whilst revisiting his own childhood haunts, he attempts to relaunch the ancient sport of the Quintai ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self

2018-12-26 0

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainme ...
Genre :TV Movie, Documentary, Comedy

Self – Performer, The Horne Section

2018-05-24 7

The Horne Section Television Programme

Taskmaster's Alex Horne has a side career: he's the leader of a band called The Horne Section. They've already performed with some of the biggest names in music and comedy and now they've scored their ...
Genre :Music, Comedy, TV Movie

Self

2018-11-19 0

The Royal Variety Performance 2018

Greg Davies, Alexander Armstrong, Alex Horne & Andrea Bocelli with others ...
Genre :

Qwæsian

2025-01-23 10

Jazz Emu: Ego Death

The Full Visual Narrative Concept Album by unpretentious comedo-musicological prodigy and shy genius, Jazz Emu. ...
Genre :Comedy, Music

Self

2025-08-08 0

Chess Ham

A documentary recounting Sam Campbell's journey to create Chess Ham, the Chesham Chess Ham. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

2020-06-19 6

No More Jockeys

Name a person, and a category they fall under – while avoiding naming people from all previous categories. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Commentator

2009-12-03 0

No More Women

No More Women was broadcast on the BBC Comedy website as a spin-off from We Need Answers. ...
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Self - Expert

2009-02-12 8

We Need Answers

We Need Answers is a British television panel game presented by comedians Mark Watson, Tim Key and Alex Horne. The show features a pair of celebrities answering questions which have previously been te ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2007-06-16 7.7

Would I Lie to You?

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrage ...
Genre :Comedy

Narrator

2018-04-20 0

The Button

Game show which takes place in the houses of five families who compete to win challenges in the comfort of their living rooms. ...
Genre :

Self - Dictionary Corner

2013-04-12 7.3

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. ...
Genre :Comedy, Reality, Talk

Self

2020-04-28 0

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell

Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they’re coping, or not coping. ...
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Self

2021-12-16 7.1

I Literally Just Told You

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where paying attention pays off, as players answer questions that have just been written, about things that have just happened during the show, in a bid to win £25,000. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2014-06-16 7.083

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy

Self - Taskmaster's Assistant

2015-07-28 8.25

Taskmaster

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be cr ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Guest

2018-03-06 7.5

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills. ...
Genre :Reality

Self - Comedian

2003-02-23 0

Brain Candy

Fast moving stand up from up-and-coming comedians, recorded on location in and around London. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2013-04-12 7.3

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. ...
Genre :Comedy, Reality, Talk

Self - Taskmaster's Assistant

2017-12-13 6.533

Taskmaster: Champion of Champions

Five series of Taskmaster, five winners - but who is the supreme champion of all? ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Taskmaster's Assistant

2018-04-27 4.556

Taskmaster

Reggie Watts hosts a game show like no other, where contestants compete in a series of incredibly taxing and strange challenges under his harsh judgment. ...
Genre :Comedy

2018-05-24 7

The Horne Section Television Programme

One half of Dave's own Taskmaster - Alex Horne - has a side career: he's the leader of a band called The Horne Section. They've already performed with some of the biggest names in music and comedy and ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2017-09-21 8

The Russell Howard Hour

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Contestant

2017-09-04 6

Richard Osman's House of Games

Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Guest

2022-09-29 7

Fantasy Football League

The classic ‘90s football comedy series returns after an 18-year break bringing back a mix of football fanaticism, celebrity guests and sketches. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2014-02-25 5.3

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy

Alex Horne

2022-11-17 6.8

The Horne Section TV Show

Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem? ...
Genre :Comedy

2021-10-02 7

Blankety Blank

Bradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants win the coveted cheque book and pen? ...
Genre :Family, Comedy

Self - Host

1990-09-28 7.087

Have I Got News for You

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs. ...
Genre :Comedy, News

Self - Presenter

7

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme. ...
Genre :News, Comedy

Self - UK Taskmaster's Assistant (video footage)

2020-10-21 7.9

Taskmaster NZ

Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head? ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Taskmaster's Assistant

2021-01-01 0

Taskmaster’s New Year Treat

Taskmaster Greg Davies and his fiendish elf Alex Horne ring in the new year by tormenting five celebrities with a series of weird, wonderful one-off challenges ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Cameo

2023-02-02 6.895

Taskmaster

Tough-love Taskmaster Tom Gleeson and his trusty assistant Tom Cashman put a batch of Aussie battlers through their paces! ...
Genre :Comedy, Reality

Self - Special Video Apperance

2019-09-20 8.4

Game Changer

In this game show, the game changes every show! Players begin each round without knowing the rules -- and must figure them out while competing to win. ...
Genre :Comedy, Reality