The co-host and creator of Channel 4’s Taskmaster on the British equivalent of Hamilton, the charm of Radio 3 and a cool comedian’s scattergun memoir
Born in Chichester in 1978, Alex Horne studied classics at the University of Cambridge, where he became involved in the Footlights comedy troupe. He was nominated for a Perrier award for best newcomer in 2003 and won a Chortle award for best breakthrough act in 2004. He is the creator of Bafta-winning game show Taskmaster, which he co-presents with Greg Davies; its New Year Treat episode airs on 2 January on Channel 4. He also plays in musical comedy band the Horne Section, which has led to radio, podcast and TV spinoffs; they tour the UK from 6 March to 21 November 2024.
