Alex Horne

Alex Horne

Born: September 10, 1978
in West Sussex, UK
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.

Movies for Alex Horne...

Title: The Horne Section TV Show
Character: Alex Horne
Released: November 17, 2022
Type: TV
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?
bee
Title: Fantasy Football League
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 29, 2022
Type: TV
The classic ‘90s football comedy series returns after an 18-year break bringing back a mix of football fanaticism, celebrity guests and sketches.
bee
The Candlenights 2021 Special
Title: The Candlenights 2021 Special
Character: Self
Released: December 18, 2021
Type: Movie
This pre-taped extravaganza features video segments from MBMBaM, Sawbones, Shmanners, Wonderful, Still Buffering, and Neat!, as well as appearances from special guests.
bee
Title: I Literally Just Told You
Character: Self
Released: December 16, 2021
Type: TV
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.
bee
Title: Blankety Blank
Released: October 2, 2021
Type: TV
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?
bee
Title: Richard Osman's House of Games Night
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: November 20, 2020
Type: TV
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge in a variety of entertaining games. The series includes all the favourite, funny games from the BBC Two series, with the addition of some new items for the prime time shows, including the appearance of a house band and some special guests. As ever, all of the games are rooted in general knowledge and can be played along at home by viewers.
bee
Title: No More Jockeys
Released: June 19, 2020
Type: TV
Name a person, and a category they fall under – while avoiding naming people from all previous categories.
bee
Title: The Last Leg: Locked Down Under
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 2020
Type: TV
The Last Leg: Locked Down Under (4 x 60’) will attempt a TV first, a live comedy show with three hosts in three different locations at the same time. The show will take viewers on a global tour from Melbourne, to London and finally Huddersfield, as hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present from their respective homes to offer their unmatched satirical insight to current world events. In each episode, Adam, Josh and Alex will be joined by special guests, and as always, the audience at home will be encouraged to get involved using their Twitter hashtag #isitok.
bee
Title: Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell
Character: Self
Released: April 28, 2020
Type: TV
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.
bee
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Title: Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were
Character: Himself
Released: December 26, 2018
Type: Movie
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930’s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment. Poignant and uplifting, the programme features interviews with the people who knew Sir Ken best - friends and family in Liverpool and beyond, and his many colleagues, admirers and fellow-performers from the world of entertainment. The programme also features an interview with Sir Ken’s wife, Lady Anne Dodd.
bee
The Royal Variety Performance 2018
Title: The Royal Variety Performance 2018
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2018
Type: Movie
Greg Davies, Alexander Armstrong, Alex Horne & Andrea Bocelli with others
bee
Title: The Horne Section Television Programme
Released: May 24, 2018
Type: TV
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 now they've scored their very own two-hour special featuring Alex and the band's spontaneous and free-wheeling combination of live music and comedy. Recorded at the London Palladium, the jazz/comedy hybrid features guest performances from Nadine Coyle, Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe and Joe Wilkinson.
bee
The Horne Section
Title: The Horne Section
Released: May 23, 2018
Type: Movie
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 very own two-hour special featuring Alex and the band's spontaneous and free-wheeling combination of live music and comedy.
bee
Title: Taskmaster
Character: Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Released: April 27, 2018
Type: TV
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.
bee
Title: The Button
Character: Narrator
Released: April 20, 2018
Type: TV
Game show which takes place in the houses of five families who compete to win challenges in the comfort of their living rooms.
bee
Title: The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 6, 2018
Type: TV
Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills.
bee
Title: Taskmaster: Champion of Champions
Character: Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Released: December 13, 2017
Type: TV
Five series of Taskmaster, five winners - but who is the supreme champion of all?
bee
Title: The Russell Howard Hour
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 2017
Type: TV
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 the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
bee
Title: Richard Osman's House of Games
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: September 4, 2017
Type: TV
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.
bee
Title: LEGO Masters
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: August 24, 2017
Type: TV
British version of the reality contest where some of the most skilled brick fanatics do battle to be crowned LEGO Master.
bee
Title: Taskmaster
Character: Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Released: July 28, 2015
Type: TV
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 crowned the Taskmaster champion in this brand new game show?
bee
Title: Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2014
Type: TV
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 coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
bee
Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
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 comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
bee
Title: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Released: April 12, 2013
Type: TV
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
bee
Title: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Character: Self - Dictionary Corner
Released: April 12, 2013
Type: TV
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
bee
Title: The Last Leg
Character: Self
Released: January 25, 2013
Type: TV
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.
bee
The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports
Title: The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports
Character: Himself - Presenter
Released: July 26, 2010
Type: Movie
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 Quintain, horseless jousting, and tries his damnedest to understand the rules of the Jingling Match. Not forgetting his attempt to restage the forgotten spectacle of Cricket on Horseback. This might just be a journey to the very heart of sport itself, but if not, it will be a lot of fun playing games that have not been seen for hundreds of years and even more fun discovering why.
bee
Title: No More Women
Character: Self - Commentator
Released: December 3, 2009
Type: TV
No More Women was broadcast on the BBC Comedy website as a spin-off from We Need Answers.
bee
Title: We Need Answers
Character: Self - Expert
Released: February 12, 2009
Type: TV
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 texted in by the public, or the audience, to 63336, a text message service.
bee
Title: Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2007
Type: TV
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 outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
bee
Title: Brain Candy
Character: Self - Comedian
Released: February 23, 2003
Type: TV
Fast moving stand up from up-and-coming comedians, recorded on location in and around London.
bee
Title: Have I Got News for You
Character: Self - Host
Released: September 28, 1990
Type: TV
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.
bee
Title: Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
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.