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Simon Amstell who was the second permanent presenter from 2006 to 2008.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a British comedy panel television programme broadcast on BBC Two in 1996–2015, and revived on Sky Max in 2021. Its presenter has the role of introducing the show, explaining the rules to each round, using their discretion to award points and providing information where required. They also provided comedy with jokes, satire and visual gags. 63 people (including the regulars) presented, or co-presented, at least one regular episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

Buzzcocks was originally presented by English comedian, radio DJ and television presenter Mark Lamarr between 1996 and 2005. After 17 series Lamarr decided to have a break from the show, and did not return. For the 18th series, similarly to Have I Got News for You, each episode was presented by a different guest each week. After one series of guests, comedian and presenter Simon Amstell was announced as the next permanent presenter in 2006, he had presented the second episode of series 18 and had also appeared on the show as a guest twice: the eighth episode of series 13 and the eleventh of series 16. He remained in the role for four series up to 2008 leaving to focus on his live stand-up. Upon Amstell's departure the show once again used guest presenters from the 23rd series to the 27th. In July 2014 it was announced that the third permanent host will be Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert. Gilbert had previously presented the second episode of series 23 and the eleventh of series 25, he also appeared as a guest once on the fourth episode of series 18. The show was cancelled in 2015, after Gilbert had presented one series. It returned on Sky Max in 2021 for a 29th series, hosted by Greg Davies.

Greg Davies has presented the show since 2021, when it was revived on Sky Max.

Regular presenters

The following is a list of the regular presenters in the order they first appeared. The periods when guest presenters were used are also included for a comprehensive timeline.

Episodes by presenter
Host Episodes
Lamarr 156
Amstell 37
R. Gilbert 12
G. Davies 38
Guests 67
# Presenter Hosted Tenure began Tenure ended Series
1 Mark Lamarr 156 12 November 1996 31 December 2005 1–17
2 Guests 7 13 March 2006 24 April 2006 18
3 Simon Amstell 37 26 October 2006 11 December 2008 19–22
4 Guests 60 1 October 2009 16 December 2013 23–27
5 Rhod Gilbert 12 29 September 2014 22 December 2014 28
6 Greg Davies 38 21 September 2021 present 29–

Guest presenters

The following is a list of the guest presenters in the order they first appeared.

  – indicates this person has not hosted a regular episode
– indicates the number of episodes presented if highlights and specials are included
Jonathan Ross was the first guest presenter.
Johnny Vegas was the final person to guest present an episode.
Musician Alex James also narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks
Actor David Tennant presented a Doctor Who themed episode.
David Walliams presented a special episode as part of his 24 Hour Panel People.
Comedian David O'Doherty presented a regular episode, best of and the special at the Latitude Festival.
Rizzle Kicks were the only co-presenters of an episode.
# Presenter Hosted Year Series Notes
1 Jonathan Ross 1 2006 18
2 Simon Amstell 1 2006 18 Became the regular presenter for series 19 (2006) to 22 (2008)
3 Ricky Wilson 1 2006 18
4 Lauren Laverne 1 2006 18
5 Jeremy Clarkson 1 2006 18
6 Huey Morgan 1 2006 18
7 Dale Winton 1 2006 18
8 James Corden 1 2009 23
9 Rhod Gilbert 2 2009, 2011 23, 25 Became the regular presenter for series 28 (2014)
10 Alex James 1 2009 23 Narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks
11 Jack Whitehall 3 2009, 2012, 2013 23, 26, 27
12 Frank Skinner 1 2009 23
13 Claudia Winkleman 1 2009 23
14 Mark Watson 1 2009 23
15 Martin Freeman 1 2009 23
16 David Walliams 1 2009 23 Also presented the 2011 Comic Relief special
17 Dermot O'Leary 1 2009 23
18 Frankie Boyle 2 2009, 2011 23, 24
19 David Tennant 1 2009 23
20 Mark Ronson 1 2010 24
21 Catherine Tate 1 2010 24
22 Jack Dee 2 2010, 2011 24, 25
23 Terry Wogan 1 2010 24
24 David O'Doherty 1 2010 24 Also presented the Best of Series 24 and live Latitude special
25 Tim Minchin 1 2010 24
26 Tim Westwood 1 2010 24
27 Lee Mack 2 2010, 2012 24, 26
28 Juliette Lewis 1 2010 24
29 Josh Groban 1 2010 24
30 Robert Webb 1 2010 24
31 David Hasselhoff 1 2011 25
32 Lorraine Kelly 1 2011 25
33 Adam Buxton 1 2011 25
34 Will Young 1 2011 25
35 Greg Davies 1 2011 25 Has been the regular presenter since series 29 (2021)
36 Alice Cooper 1 2011 25
37 James Blunt 1 2011 25
38 Tinie Tempah 1 2011 25
39 Cilla Black 1 2011 25
40 John Barrowman 1 2011 25
— Katy Brand 0 2011 — Presented the 2011 Children in Need special
— Jake Humphrey 0 2012 — Presented the 2012 Sport Relief special
41 Kathy Burke 1 2012 26
42 Example 1 2012 26
43 Nick Grimshaw 1 2012 26
44 Ne-Yo 1 2012 26
45 Richard Ayoade 1 2012 26
46 Richard Madeley 1 2012 26
47 Alex Horne 1 2012 26 Horne was accompanied by his band, The Horne Section
48 Stephen Mangan 1 2012 26
49 Liza Tarbuck 1 2012 26
50 Bob Mortimer 1 2012 26
51 John Hannah 1 2013 27
52 Russell Howard 1 2013 27
53 Peter Andre 1 2013 27
54 Sara Cox 1 2013 27
55 Kristen Schaal 1 2013 27
56 Eamonn Holmes 1 2013 27
57 Rizzle Kicks 1 2013 27 The only time more than one person hosted the show
58 Michael Bolton 1 2013 27
59 Warwick Davis 1 2013 27
60 Dizzee Rascal 1 2013 27
— Krishnan Guru-Murthy 0 2013 27 Presented the Best of Series 27 episode
61 Johnny Vegas 1 2013 27

See also

References

  1. "SIMON AMSTELL VS MARK LAMARR". Dave. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  2. Wolf, Ian. "About 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  3. "BBC TWO's Never Mind the Buzzcocks announces guest presenter line-up". BBC Press Office. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  4. "Amstell cued up to host Buzzcocks". BBC Online. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  5. "Amstell quits Buzzcocks". Chortle. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  6. "Rhod Gilbert is new Never Mind The Buzzcocks host". British Comedy Guide. 9 July 2014.
  7. "Rhod Gilbert". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  8. "Never Mind The Buzzcocks to end after 18 years". BBC News. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  9. Denham, Jess (26 May 2015). "Never Mind the Buzzcocks axed after 18 years". The Independent. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  10. Guide, British Comedy. "Never Mind The Buzzcocks Series 29 episode guide". British Comedy Guide.

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