Alex Horne
Biography
Alex Horne is a British comedian. He is the creator of Taskmaster, a comedy panel show in which he is the assistant to "Taskmaster" Greg Davies. Horne is also the host of The Horne Section, a live music variety show that has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Additionally, he hosts the podcast and television series of the band with the same name, and has appeared with them on various platforms including BBC Radio 4, TV channel Dave, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Horne was born in West Sussex, UK. He is known for his work in the comedy industry, with 63 known credits.
Career overview
Alex Horne is a British comedian who has created several notable projects. He is the creator of Taskmaster, a comedy panel show in which he serves as the assistant to "Taskmaster" Greg Davies. The show features comedians performing various absurd tasks, which are judged by Davies.
In addition to Taskmaster, Horne is also the host of The Horne Section, a live music variety show that has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. This show showcases Horne's versatility as a performer and his ability to adapt to different formats.
Horne has also collaborated with The Horne Section, a band that he is associated with. He hosts the band's podcast and television series, and has appeared with them on various platforms, including BBC Radio 4, TV channel Dave, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. These collaborations demonstrate Horne's ability to work with different types of content and to engage with a range of audiences.
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96 titles- Taskmaster Iceland (2026) Creator
- The Harry Hill Show (2026) as Self
- Taskmaster Poland (2026) Creator
- Taskmaster NL (2026) Creator
- Taskmaster - kuninga käsul (2026) Creator
- Lubach (2025) as Self
- Chess Ham (2025) as Self
- Chess Ham (2025) Finance
- Time Travel Is Dangerous! (2025) as The Unreason Band (as the Horne Section)
- Jazz Emu: Ego Death (2025) as Qwæsian
- Junior Taskmaster Finland (2024) Creator
- Taskmasterclass (2024) Creator
- Stormester - One More Chance (2024) Creator
- Stormester - One More Chance (2024) Idea
- Junior Taskmaster (2024) Creator
- Taskmaster Australia (2023) as Self - Cameo
- Taskmaster Australia (2023) as Voiceover (voice)
- Taskmaster Australia (2023) Original Concept
- Taskmaster Australia (2023) Creator
- Taskmaster Denmark - Champion of Champions (2023) Original Concept
- Taskmaster Denmark - Champion of Champions (2023) Creator
- The Wrestling (2023) as Self
- Taskmaster Portugal (2022) Original Concept
- Taskmaster Portugal (2022) Creator
- Fantasy Football League (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Horne Section TV Show (2022) as Alex Horne
- The Horne Section TV Show (2022) Creator
- Door(s) (2022) Executive Producer
- Door(s) (2022) Writers' Assistant
- Oo my baby (2022) Writers' Assistant
- Oo my baby (2022) Executive Producer
- Blankety Blank (2021)
- Taskmaster Croatia (2021) Original Concept
- I Literally Just Told You (2021) as Self
- Taskmaster’s New Year Treat (2021) as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
- Taskmaster’s New Year Treat (2021) Creator
- The Candlenights 2021 Special (2021) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020) as Self - Expert
- Taskmaster NZ (2020) as Self - UK Taskmaster's Assistant (video footage)
- Taskmaster NZ (2020) Original Concept
- Taskmaster NZ (2020) Executive Producer
- Taskmaster NZ (2020) Creator
- Taskmaster Finland (2020) Creator
- No More Jockeys (2020)
- No More Jockeys (2020) Creator
- Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell (2020) as Self
- Game Changer (2019) as Self - Special Video Apperance
- Game Changer (2019) as Voice Over Artist (voice)
- Taskmaster Norway (2019) Original Concept
- Stormester (2018) Original Concept
- Stormester (2018) Creator
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Taskmaster (2018) as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
- Taskmaster (2018) Original Concept
- Taskmaster (2018) Creator
- The Button (2018) as Narrator
- The Horne Section Television Programme (2018)
- Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were (2018) as Self
- The Horne Section Television Programme (2018) as Self – Performer, The Horne Section
- The Horne Section Television Programme (2018) Original Music Composer
- The Horne Section Television Programme (2018) Writer
- The Royal Variety Performance 2018 (2018) as Self
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Taskmaster Sweden (2017) Original Concept
- Taskmaster Sweden (2017) Creator
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self
- Taskmaster: Champion of Champions (2017) as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
- Taskmaster: Champion of Champions (2017) Original Concept
- Taskmaster: Champion of Champions (2017) Creator
- The Brightest Light (2016) Creator
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
- Taskmaster (2015) Original Concept
- Taskmaster (2015) Writer
- Taskmaster (2015) Executive Producer
- Taskmaster (2015) Creator
- Taskmaster Bonus Material (2015) Creator
- Drunk History (2015) as Self - Drunk Storyteller
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Dictionary Corner
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports (2010) as Self - Presenter
- The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports (2010) Writer
- We Need Answers (2009) as Self - Expert
- We Need Answers (2009) Creator
- No More Women (2009) as Self - Commentator
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Brain Candy (2003) as Self - Comedian
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Your Time Starts Now as Self - Host
- Your Time Starts Now Executive Producer
- Your Time Starts Now Creator
- Sky Comedy Christmas Shorts Writer
- Burger Van Man as Police Dispatcher (Voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alex Horne best known for?
Alex Horne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Harry Hill Show (2026), Lubach (2025), Encore, Once More Encore! (1992), Taskmaster (2023).
When and where was Alex Horne born?
Alex Horne was born on September 10, 1978 in West Sussex, UK.
How many credits does Alex Horne have?
Alex Horne has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Alex Horne's background in cinema and television?
Alex Horne is a British comedian. He is the creator of Taskmaster, a comedy panel show in which he is the assistant to "Taskmaster" Greg Davies. Horne is also the host of The Horne Section, a live music variety show that has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Additionally, he hosts the podcast and television series of the ...