Alex Horne
- 46 years old
- English
- Writer, producer, musical comedian, composer and actor
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Taskmaster is The White Lotus of the entertainment world
The acclaimed and award-winning British comedy panel game show Taskmaster is back for a 17th season. After almost a decade on air, how does the duo behind the hit keep it fresh?
Simon Thompson, Forbes, 31st March 2024Alex Horne and Greg Davies on 17 series of Taskmaster
After 17 series of playing minion to Greg Davies, you'd think Alex Horne would have his eyes on the Taskmaster's throne. But when the duo Zoomed in from a press day in New York - testament to its trans-Atlantic, if not global appeal - there were no signs of a mutiny. The long-suffering sidekick still knew his place.
Harrison Bennett, Royal Television Society, 28th March 2024Taskmaster VR's Alex Horne reveals Creative Mode - fans can make their own tasks!
(Little) Alex Horne has announced that Taskmaster VR will have a Creative Mode, allowing fans of the chaotic comedy series to create their own tasks in the relative safety of virtual reality.
Rob Leane, Radio Times, 27th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 results
Paddy Young, Sam Campbell, Lorna Rose Treen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, John Kearns, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Munya Chawawa, Fern Brady and Taskmaster are amongst the winners of the Chortle Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2024Alex Horne on global fame, Ferraris and trying to write funny songs with "GarageBand and a really crap microphone"
"If I would ever think of calling myself a musician, it would be a pretty rubbish one," says the leader of The Horne Section.
Danny Scott, Music Radar, 1st March 2024Alex Horne: "I wish there wasn't a private school system"
The comedian, 45, on his privileged upbringing and why he doesn't let his sons watch his hit show Taskmaster.
Danny Scott, The Sunday Times, 11th February 2024Alex Horne gets honorary University of Warwick doctorate
Taskmaster presenter and comic Alex Horne has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his work helping to encourage primary school children to take an interest in higher education.
Vanessa Pearce, BBC, 17th January 2024Taskmaster Series 17 line-up revealed
Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton will take part in Series 17 of Taskmaster. It's also been revealed that the format clocked up 2.3 billion viewing minutes on Channel 4's streaming platform in 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 14th January 2024Taskmaster: Champion of Champions, review
A cult classic no more - this is a British comedy great.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th January 2024The Horne Section to publish guide to music for kids
The Horne Section is to publish Make Some Noise, a book about music aimed at 8-12 year-olds.
British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2024