Alex Horne

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

Spiritland Creative

Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Personal, Interview, Mentalhealth, Gabbylogan, Menopause, Advice, Journal, Education, Wellbeing, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

The taskmaster himself joins Gabby this week! Comedian and Taskmaster grand creator, Alex Horne, talks about what it’s like making one of the most beloved comedy shows on TV, as well sharing what his showbiz marriage is like with his co-host, Greg Davies. Alex also talks about his other successful marriage and how family life at the midpoint is shaping up, including why his kids are still embarrassed of him despite the fact he makes a really cool show on the telly. They also discuss the importance of movement and staying active so that you can enjoy later life; how Alex has learned to put family first and how to holiday better; and why he and Gabby both love a good wedding!

You can still get tickets to Alex’s latest tour with the The Horne Section here.

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0:00.0	Oh, he's cute. Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. He's hugging his pillow like a sloth on a branch.
0:10.0	He couldn't sleep before. Now listen to him. Sounds like an elephant with a chest infection.
0:15.0	Well, they call him a dreamer. And now they're right.
0:19.0	All aboard, Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. Find all the comfort you need in the quiet lounge.
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1:45.2	website. Hello and welcome to the midpoint with me Gabby Logan. I've not been in my
1:55.4	podcast room for a little while but ascending the stairs to my attic studio today is
1:59.6	stand-up comedian Alex Horn. Alex is the big brain behind the Bafter award-winning TV game show Taskmaster,
2:06.0	which he co-hosts alongside Greg Davis.
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