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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

  • Radio comedy
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • 2011 - 2014
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Radio broadcast mixing comedy and music. Featuring Alex Horne and his five piece band. Stars Alex Horne, Joe Auckland, Mark Brown, Will Collier, Ben Reynolds and more.

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Pilot

Alex Horne brings his 5 piece jazz band to Radio 4 in this pilot. Alex and the band explore the fantasies of a computer programmer; try combat aerobics for the over 60s; learn to speak 'jazz' and journey into space. Meanwhile special guest, the explorer Benedict Allen, finds out if music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th March 2011
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 24th February 2011 at BBC Radio Theatre (Pilot)

Cast & crew

Cast
Alex Horne Host / Presenter
Joe Auckland Trumpet
Mark Brown Saxophone
Will Collier Bass
Ben Reynolds Drums
Joe Stilgoe Keyboards and Piano
Guest cast
Benedict Allen Guest
Production team
Julia McKenzie Producer

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