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Alex Horne struggles as The Horne Section TV show season 2 is back on Channel 4
Global Desk | May 21, 2025 10:20 PM CST

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The Horne Section is back with its second season on Channel 4. The show will air on May 22 with a double bill. Alex Horne will try to prove his musical talent. Celebrities like John Oliver and Reggie Watts will make appearances. The season includes musical challenges and comedy. The show will also reimagine Channel 4 TV theme tunes.

A promo photo of the The Horne Section show on Channel 4.
The Horne Section TV Show returns for a second season on Channel 4 on Thursday (May 22) at 10 pm. Featuring guest appearances, musical challenges, and general silliness, Alex Horne tries to prove his musical credibility amidst chaotic situations.

The new season sees Alex Horne grappling with newfound fame and the pressure of filming live from his home, while trying to prove he is a credible musician. Channel 4 exec Ash (Georgia Tennant) commissions a new programme, the World's Strongest Musician, to film in Horne's house alongside the existing show.

The series features the bandleader determined to prove that he's a credible musician, despite the presence of Reggie Watts threatening to overshadow him. The series includes corporate awards and a haunted TV studio.

Thora (Desiree Burch) attempts to keep the show on air, while Channel 4 exec Ash (Georgia Tennant) is generally obstructive. Lucy (Camille Ucan) barely looks away from her phone, and intern runner Nelly (Tim Mahendren) is perpetually flustered.

John Oliver is keen to join the band, and Reggie Watts makes an appearance. The show includes reimagined Channel 4 TV theme tunes.

Alex Horne previews the new series, answering questions about guest stars, the challenges of being the frontman, and the show's musical and comedic elements. He admits to not being a natural singer or dancer. He acknowledges the stereotype of comedians wanting to be in a band.

Horne reached Grade III on the French horn. The TV theme tunes being reimagined include "Location Location Location", "24 Hours in Police Custody", "Made in Chelsea", and "Married at First Sight".

Episode 3 features a "Memento" style storyline. Horne emphasizes the importance of silliness in the series.

Horne is excited about playing Glastonbury for the first time. He believes the band is a good fit for festivals due to their blend of music and comedy. Growing up, Horne enjoyed Bill Bailey and "The Blues Brothers". He used to get nervous before going on stage but stopped after having children.

The Horne Section has branded shirts, and their merchandise includes non-absorbent tea towels. Horne's backstage rider consists of three cans of Asahi.

Kyrah Gray is helping funny people find love in a new dating format. The series is backed by Sky and available online.

She says ‘We have created a funny and entertaining dating format that showcases my sense of humour and taps into my ethos for finding love – "It doesn’t matter if you’re not fine, you just better be funny!"’.


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