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Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television
Alex Horne

Alex Horne

  • 46 years old
  • English
  • Writer, producer, musical comedian and composer

Press clippings

Alex Horne: "When Liverpool score I nod. With Chesham, I punch the air"

Taskmaster star and Chesham director shares his passion for non-league football as his club prepare for Lincoln.

Emma John, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024

Taskmaster launches its own beer

Fans can now buy seven different brews, all named in reference to moments on the hit show.

Chortle, 1st November 2024

Greg Davies explains why he and Alex Horne aren't hosting Junior Taskmaster

Davies explained that he and Horne had decided the Junior Taskmaster spin-off "needed a different vibe", with former Taskmaster contestants Rose Matafeo and Mike Wozniak rising to the challenge.

Katelyn Mensah, Radio Times, 27th October 2024

Alex Horne reveals he wants Bill Bailey to appear on Taskmaster

Horne says the stand-up has always been a comedy hero of his, and would welcome him on to his hit show any time.

Chortle, 15th October 2024

Taskmaster to feature US screen star

Taskmaster is to feature an American film and television star as the hit Channel 4 series seeks to extend its pool of participating comedians. Meanwhile, Taskmaster: The Live Experience is launching a lottery for fans to win £25 tickets.

British Comedy Guide, 27th September 2024

Taskmaster review: why wasn't this wonderfully stupid show up for an NTA?

How Mrs Brown's Boys was voted Best Comedy over Alex Horne and Greg Davies' hoot of a series is beyond farce.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 12th September 2024

The secret science of Taskmaster: "It's embarrassing nonsense, but it's also good telly"

Taskmaster creator Alex Horne reveals how his childish show became an unlikely global TV juggernaut - and why it's about to get even bigger.

Liam Kelly, The Telegraph, 12th September 2024

Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today, aiming to raise £120,000 to erect a permanent statue of comedy legend Terry Jones in his home town.

British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2024

New Taskmaster companion book announced

Alex Horne has co-written a new Taskmaster companion book, An Absolute Casserole, to mark the show's upcoming 10th anniversary.

British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024

Alex Horne looks back: "Both my careers - the Horne Section and Taskmaster - are an extension of playing with friends"

Alex Horne, Joe Auckland and Ben Reynolds on being best friends since childhood, their shared love of comedy, and spending their birthdays together.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 17th August 2024

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