Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

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Edinburgh 2012

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A one-off special of music and comedy from Alex Horne and his 5 piece band.

From the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Potterrow.

With special guests:

Comedian, Al Murray

Poet, Tim Key

Alex's band are:

Joe Auckland - Trumpet and Banjo

Mark Brown - Saxophone and guitar

Will Collier - Bass

Ben Reynolds - Drums

Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards

Bagpipes played by Johnnie Gould.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

Alex and his band's Edinburgh special with guests Al Murray and Tim Key.

New Year

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Comedian Alex Horne kicks off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy and live music.

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his 5 piece band to kick off celebrations for New Year's Eve.

Get ready for comedy and original live music.

With guests:

Milton Jones

Vocal gymnast, Beardyman

Singer and comedian, Jenny Bede.

Alex's band are:

Joe Auckland - Trumpet and Banjo

Mark Brown - Saxophone and guitar

Will Collier - Bass

Ben Reynolds - Drums

Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.

Alex Horne and his 5 piece band celebrate with comedy and original live music. With Milton Jones and Jenny Bede. From 2013.

Pilot

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Comedian Alex Horne and his 5 piece jazz band present a successful pilot of an audience show combining comedy, improvisation, storytelling and music.

They 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.

Alex Horne - Host

Joe Auckland - Trumpet

Mark Brown - Saxophone

Will Collier - Bass

Ben Reynolds - Drums and percussion

Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards and piano

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2011.

Alex Horne and his band learn to speak 'jazz' and head off into space. From March 2011.

With David O'doherty

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Comedian Alex Horne and his 5 piece band give us a Latin lesson as they ponder the language that unifies us all.

Special guest: David O'Doherty takes us for a noisy ride in the 'quiet carriage'.

The Band:

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.

Nick Helm

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What is the relationship between man and dog and dinosaurs and puns?

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his own 5 piece jazz band for music and comedy.

With Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee: Nick Helm.

Host - Alex Horne

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe

Guest performer ....Nick Helm

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest Nick Helm.

Isy Suttie

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Alex's music-makers tackle the subject of 'hard water' and shine a spotlight on the troubled life of the double bassist.

Plus, they reveal the haunting sound of the 'ocarina'.

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his own 5 piece jazz band for music and comedy.

With guest comedian Isy Suttie, who persuades Alex to sing in a duet.

Host - Alex Horne

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe

Guest performer ....Isy Suttie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy.

04 LAST

Kevin Eldon

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Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for music and comedy as they try out interactive cookery.

Host - Alex Horne

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe

Alex Horne and his band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song.

With Danny Baker

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Another series of the comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

This opening episode explores the theme of 'games

Guest star Danny Baker sings with the band and champions an instrument that can't fail to put a smile on your face.

Plus the funkiest song you're ever likely to hear about Chess; an Ode to Chris Hoy and music to exercise to.

With electric guitarist, Ben Jones.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.

Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. With Danny Baker.

Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. Danny Baker champions an instrument that will amuse. From February 2013.

This opening epsiode explores the theme of 'games' and guest stars Danny Baker who sings with the band and champions an instrument that can't fail to put a smile on your face.

With electric guitarist Ben Jones.

!Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

With Phill Jupitus And Lady Lykez

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20151112 (R4)

Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band with specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of 'the body' including songs on shampoo, beards and catarrh.

Guest starring:

Phill Jupitus who sings with the band and reads a poem

Plus a rap from Lady Lykez.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet - Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.

Alex and his five-piece band explore the body, with help from Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez

Alex and his band explore the body with music and the help of comedian Phill Jupitus and rapper Lady Lykez. From March 2013.

Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

Charlie Baker

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Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band with specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of love - including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor as well as a foray into drum and bass and a look at the history of the flute.

Guest starring: Charlie Baker who deconstructs a classic love song.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.

Alex and his band explore the theme of love, with help from comedian Charlie Baker.

Alex and his band explore the theme of love with music and the help of comedian Charlie Baker. From March 2013.

Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of love including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor as well as a foray into drum and bass and a look at the history of the flute.

With Nick Mohammed

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20160112 (R4)

Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of destiny including songs on allergies and chance meetings - as well as showcasing Alex Horne's skills as a dream interpreter.

Guest starring comedian Nick Mohammed who plays with the band and has a trick up his sleeve.

Plus The Middle School Choir from Hall School, Hampstead in London.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.

Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny, with help from comedian Nick Mohammed.

Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny with music and the help of comedian Nick Mohammed. From March 2013.

With Doc Brown

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Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of children including songs on George Formby, the alphabet and Rastafarians. Guest starring Doc Brown who raps with the band and talks to whales.

Guest starring comedian Doc Brown.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.

Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown.

Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From March 2013.

This episode explores the theme of children/ including songs on George Formby, the alphabet and Rastafarians.

06 LAST

With Matt Lucas And Liane Carroll

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Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.

This episode explores the theme of the Four Seasons.

Guest starring Matt Lucas who performs some songs with the band - and jazz singer Liane Carroll who Alex conducts with the aid of a ping pong ball.

Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland

Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown

Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier

Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds

Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.

Alex and his band explore the theme of seasons. With Matt Lucas and Liane Carroll.

Alex and his band explore the theme of the Four Seasons with Matt Lucas and jazz singer, Liane Carroll. From March 2013.

With guest stars:

Matt Lucas - who performs some songs with the band

and jazz singer Liane Carroll - who Alex conducts with the aid of a ping pong ball.

Sara Pascoe And James Acaster

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Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology through live music and comedy.

With songs about a record player, hoover and a teasmaid amongst others.

With guest comedians:

Sara Pascoe

James Acaster

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.

Teasmaids and record players. Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology via music and comedy. From May 2014.

Tom Basden

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Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of home and leisure through live music and comedy.

With songs about radiators, a pork pie - and Wayne Rooney amongst others.

With guest comedians:

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.

Marcus Brigstocke

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Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore fashion and trends through live music and comedy.

Expect a ceilidh and songs about Alex's car and the first dance at his wedding amongst others.

With guest comedian:

Singer:

Vula Malinga

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

Producer: Charlie Perkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke.

Adam Buxton

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Alex Horne and his band tackle the theme of money, shopping and consumerism - with an advert for milk, a sea shanty and a song about cheese dreams.

With guest comedian:

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

With Saxophonist Pedro

Producer: Charlie Perkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. With special guest Adam Buxton.

Cariad Lloyd And Gwyneth Herbert

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Alex Horne and his band tackle the theme of the Tudors versus The Vikings.

Featuring a battle, a huge motivational song and a prequel to a Barry Manilow's Copacabana.

With guest comedian:

Cariad Lloyd

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

With singer:

Gwyneth Herbert

Producer: Charlie Perkins.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2014.

Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings. With guest comic Cariad Lloyd.

06 LAST

Terry Alderton

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Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the theme of miscellaneous mysterious things

Live music and comedy, with songs about aliens, de ja vu and life from a fly's perspective.

With guest comedian: Terry Alderton

Joe Auckland

Mark Brown

Will Collier

Ben Reynolds

Ed Sheldrake

Producer: Charlie Perkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2014.

Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		Edinburgh 2012	20120902	20120907/08 (BBC7) 20120909 (BBC7) 20230808 (BBC7) 20130827 (R4)	A one-off special of music and comedy from Alex Horne and his 5 piece band. From the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Potterrow. With special guests: Comedian, Al Murray Poet, Tim Key Alex's band are: Joe Auckland - Trumpet and Banjo Mark Brown - Saxophone and guitar Will Collier - Bass Ben Reynolds - Drums Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards Bagpipes played by Johnnie Gould. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012. Alex and his band's Edinburgh special with guests Al Murray and Tim Key.
		New Year	20131231	20191231 (BBC7) 20211231 (BBC7) 20220101 (BBC7) 20231231 (BBC7) 20140101 (R4)	Comedian Alex Horne kicks off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy and live music. Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his 5 piece band to kick off celebrations for New Year's Eve. Get ready for comedy and original live music. With guests: Milton Jones Vocal gymnast, Beardyman Singer and comedian, Jenny Bede. Alex's band are: Joe Auckland - Trumpet and Banjo Mark Brown - Saxophone and guitar Will Collier - Bass Ben Reynolds - Drums Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013. Alex Horne and his 5 piece band celebrate with comedy and original live music. With Milton Jones and Jenny Bede. From 2013.
		Pilot	20110314	20120227/28 (BBC7) 20120304 (BBC7) 20210918 (BBC7) 20230405 (BBC7)	Comedian Alex Horne and his 5 piece jazz band present a successful pilot of an audience show combining comedy, improvisation, storytelling and music. They 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. Alex Horne - Host Joe Auckland - Trumpet Mark Brown - Saxophone Will Collier - Bass Ben Reynolds - Drums and percussion Joe Stilgoe - Keyboards and piano First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2011. Alex Horne and his band learn to speak 'jazz' and head off into space. From March 2011.
01	01	With David O'doherty	20120305	20120306 (BBC7) 20120311 (BBC7) 20131004 (BBC7) 20131005 (BBC7) 20131006 (BBC7) 20141107 (BBC7) 20160703 (BBC7) 20160704 (BBC7) 20180928 (BBC7) 20200415 (BBC7) 20210925 (BBC7) 20211002 (BBC7) 20211003 (BBC7) 20230412 (BBC7) 20120405 (R4) 20130929 (R4)	Comedian Alex Horne and his 5 piece band give us a Latin lesson as they ponder the language that unifies us all. Special guest: David O'Doherty takes us for a noisy ride in the 'quiet carriage'. The Band: Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
01	02	Nick Helm	20120312	20120313 (BBC7) 20120318 (BBC7) 20131011 (BBC7) 20131012 (BBC7) 20131013 (BBC7) 20141114 (BBC7) 20160710 (BBC7) 20160711 (BBC7) 20181005 (BBC7) 20200422 (BBC7) 20211002 (BBC7) 20230419 (BBC7) 20120412 (R4) 20131006 (R4)	What is the relationship between man and dog and dinosaurs and puns? Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his own 5 piece jazz band for music and comedy. With Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee: Nick Helm. Host - Alex Horne Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe Guest performer ....Nick Helm First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest Nick Helm.
01	03	Isy Suttie	20120319	20120320 (BBC7) 20120325 (BBC7) 20131018 (BBC7) 20131019 (BBC7) 20131020 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20160717 (BBC7) 20160718 (BBC7) 20181012 (BBC7) 20200429 (BBC7) 20211009 (BBC7) 20230426 (BBC7) 20120419 (R4) 20131013 (R4)	Alex's music-makers tackle the subject of 'hard water' and shine a spotlight on the troubled life of the double bassist. Plus, they reveal the haunting sound of the 'ocarina'. Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his own 5 piece jazz band for music and comedy. With guest comedian Isy Suttie, who persuades Alex to sing in a duet. Host - Alex Horne Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe Guest performer ....Isy Suttie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy.
01	04 LAST	Kevin Eldon	20120326	20120327 (BBC7) 20120401 (BBC7) 20131025 (BBC7) 20131026 (BBC7) 20131027 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20160724 (BBC7) 20160725 (BBC7) 20181019 (BBC7) 20200506 (BBC7) 20211016 (BBC7) 20230510 (BBC7) 20120426 (R4) 20131020 (R4)	Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for music and comedy as they try out interactive cookery. Host - Alex Horne Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Joe Stilgoe Alex Horne and his band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song.
02	01	With Danny Baker	20130224	20130301/02 (BBC7) 20130303 (BBC7) 20151112 (BBC7) 20151113 (BBC7) 20170408 (BBC7) 20181202 (BBC7) 20181203 (BBC7) 20200805 (BBC7) 20220326 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) 20220403 (BBC7) 20231129 (BBC7) 20151105 (R4)	Another series of the comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music. This opening episode explores the theme of 'games Guest star Danny Baker sings with the band and champions an instrument that can't fail to put a smile on your face. Plus the funkiest song you're ever likely to hear about Chess; an Ode to Chris Hoy and music to exercise to. With electric guitarist, Ben Jones. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013. Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. With Danny Baker. Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. Danny Baker champions an instrument that will amuse. From February 2013. This opening epsiode explores the theme of 'games' and guest stars Danny Baker who sings with the band and champions an instrument that can't fail to put a smile on your face. With electric guitarist Ben Jones. !Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
02	02	With Phill Jupitus And Lady Lykez	20130303	20130308/09 (BBC7) 20130310 (BBC7) 20151119 (BBC7) 20151120 (BBC7) 20170415 (BBC7) 20181209 (BBC7) 20181210 (BBC7) 20200812 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) 20231206 (BBC7) 20151112 (R4)	Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band with specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of 'the body' including songs on shampoo, beards and catarrh. Guest starring: Phill Jupitus who sings with the band and reads a poem Plus a rap from Lady Lykez. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet - Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013. Alex and his five-piece band explore the body, with help from Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez Alex and his band explore the body with music and the help of comedian Phill Jupitus and rapper Lady Lykez. From March 2013. Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music.
02	03	Charlie Baker	20130310	20130315/16 (BBC7) 20130317 (BBC7) 20170422 (BBC7) 20181216 (BBC7) 20181217 (BBC7) 20200819 (BBC7) 20220409 (BBC7) 20231213 (BBC7) 20160105 (R4)	Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band with specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of love - including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor as well as a foray into drum and bass and a look at the history of the flute. Guest starring: Charlie Baker who deconstructs a classic love song. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013. Alex and his band explore the theme of love, with help from comedian Charlie Baker. Alex and his band explore the theme of love with music and the help of comedian Charlie Baker. From March 2013. Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of love including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor as well as a foray into drum and bass and a look at the history of the flute.
02	04	With Nick Mohammed	20130317	20130322/23 (BBC7) 20130324 (BBC7) 20170506 (BBC7) 20181223 (BBC7) 20181224 (BBC7) 20200826 (BBC7) 20220416 (BBC7) 20231220 (BBC7) 20160112 (R4)	Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of destiny including songs on allergies and chance meetings - as well as showcasing Alex Horne's skills as a dream interpreter. Guest starring comedian Nick Mohammed who plays with the band and has a trick up his sleeve. Plus The Middle School Choir from Hall School, Hampstead in London. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013. Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny, with help from comedian Nick Mohammed. Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny with music and the help of comedian Nick Mohammed. From March 2013.
02	05	With Doc Brown	20130324	20130329 (BBC7) 20151126 (BBC7) 20151127 (BBC7) 20170513 (BBC7) 20181230 (BBC7) 20181231 (BBC7) 20200902 (BBC7) 20220423 (BBC7) 20220430 (BBC7) 20220501 (BBC7) 20231227 (BBC7) 20151119 (R4)	Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of children including songs on George Formby, the alphabet and Rastafarians. Guest starring Doc Brown who raps with the band and talks to whales. Guest starring comedian Doc Brown. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013. Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown. Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From March 2013. This episode explores the theme of children/ including songs on George Formby, the alphabet and Rastafarians.
02	06 LAST	With Matt Lucas And Liane Carroll	20130331	20130405/06 (BBC7) 20130407 (BBC7) 20151203 (BBC7) 20151204 (BBC7) 20170520 (BBC7) 20190106 (BBC7) 20190107 (BBC7) 20200909 (BBC7) 20220430 (BBC7) 20240103 (BBC7) 20151126 (R4)	Comedy show hosted by Alex Horne and his five piece band and specially written, original music. This episode explores the theme of the Four Seasons. Guest starring Matt Lucas who performs some songs with the band - and jazz singer Liane Carroll who Alex conducts with the aid of a ping pong ball. Trumpet/banjo - Joe Auckland Saxophone/clarinet ....Mark Brown Double Bass/Bass - Will Collier Drums and Percussion - Ben Reynolds Piano/keyboard - Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013. Alex and his band explore the theme of seasons. With Matt Lucas and Liane Carroll. Alex and his band explore the theme of the Four Seasons with Matt Lucas and jazz singer, Liane Carroll. From March 2013. With guest stars: Matt Lucas - who performs some songs with the band and jazz singer Liane Carroll - who Alex conducts with the aid of a ping pong ball.
03	01	Sara Pascoe And James Acaster	20140506	20140513 (BBC7) 20160505 (BBC7) 20171015 (BBC7) 20171016 (BBC7) 20190602 (BBC7) 20190603 (BBC7) 20210126 (BBC7) 20210130 (BBC7) 20210131 (BBC7) 20220806 (BBC7) 20220813 (BBC7) 20220814 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7) 20170504 (R4)	Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology through live music and comedy. With songs about a record player, hoover and a teasmaid amongst others. With guest comedians: Sara Pascoe James Acaster Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014. Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster. Teasmaids and record players. Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology via music and comedy. From May 2014.
03	02	Tom Basden	20140513	20140520 (BBC7) 20160512 (BBC7) 20171022 (BBC7) 20171023 (BBC7) 20190609 (BBC7) 20190610 (BBC7) 20210202 (BBC7) 20220813 (BBC7) 20170511 (R4)	Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of home and leisure through live music and comedy. With songs about radiators, a pork pie - and Wayne Rooney amongst others. With guest comedians: Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014. Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.
03	03	Marcus Brigstocke	20140520	20140527 (BBC7) 20160519 (BBC7) 20171029 (BBC7) 20171030 (BBC7) 20190616 (BBC7) 20190617 (BBC7) 20210209 (BBC7) 20220820 (BBC7) 20170518 (R4)	Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore fashion and trends through live music and comedy. Expect a ceilidh and songs about Alex's car and the first dance at his wedding amongst others. With guest comedian: Singer: Vula Malinga Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake Producer: Charlie Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014. Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke.
03	04	Adam Buxton	20140527	20140603 (BBC7) 20160526 (BBC7) 20171105 (BBC7) 20171106 (BBC7) 20190623 (BBC7) 20190624 (BBC7) 20210216 (BBC7) 20220827 (BBC7) 20170525 (R4)	Alex Horne and his band tackle the theme of money, shopping and consumerism - with an advert for milk, a sea shanty and a song about cheese dreams. With guest comedian: Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake With Saxophonist Pedro Producer: Charlie Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014. Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. With special guest Adam Buxton.
03	05	Cariad Lloyd And Gwyneth Herbert	20140603	20140610 (BBC7) 20160602 (BBC7) 20171112 (BBC7) 20171113 (BBC7) 20190630 (BBC7) 20190701 (BBC7) 20210223 (BBC7) 20220903 (BBC7) 20170601 (R4)	Alex Horne and his band tackle the theme of the Tudors versus The Vikings. Featuring a battle, a huge motivational song and a prequel to a Barry Manilow's Copacabana. With guest comedian: Cariad Lloyd Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake With singer: Gwyneth Herbert Producer: Charlie Perkins. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2014. Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings. With guest comic Cariad Lloyd.
03	06 LAST	Terry Alderton	20140610	20140617 (BBC7) 20160609 (BBC7) 20171119 (BBC7) 20171120 (BBC7) 20190707 (BBC7) 20190708 (BBC7) 20210302 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7) 20220918 (BBC7) 20170608 (R4)	Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the theme of miscellaneous mysterious things Live music and comedy, with songs about aliens, de ja vu and life from a fly's perspective. With guest comedian: Terry Alderton Joe Auckland Mark Brown Will Collier Ben Reynolds Ed Sheldrake Producer: Charlie Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2014. Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.