List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks presenters

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a British comedy panel television programme broadcast on BBC Two. It was first broadcast on 12 November 1996 and its final episode aired on 15 January 2015. Its presenter had 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.

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

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.[1][2] For the 18th series, similarly to Have I Got News for You, each episode was presented by a different guest each week.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] In July 2014 it was announced that the third permanent host will be Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert.[6] 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.[7] The show was cancelled in 2015, after Gilbert had presented one series.[8][9]

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
Gilbert
12
Guests
67
# Presenter Hosted Tenure began Tenure ended Series
1 Mark Lamarr15612 November 199631 December 20051–17
2 Guests713 March 200624 April 200618
3 Simon Amstell3726 October 200611 December 200819–22
4 Guests601 October 200916 December 201323–27
5 Rhod Gilbert1229 September 201422 December 201428

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 1200618
2 Simon Amstell 1200618 Became the regular presenter for series 19 (2006) to 22 (2008)
3 Ricky Wilson 1200618
4 Lauren Laverne 1200618
5 Jeremy Clarkson 1200618
6 Huey Morgan 1200618
7 Dale Winton 1200618
8 James Corden 1200923
9 Rhod Gilbert 22009, 201123, 25 Became the regular presenter for series 28 (2014)
10 Alex James 1200923Narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks
11 Jack Whitehall 32009, 2012, 201323, 26, 27
12 Frank Skinner 1200923
13 Claudia Winkleman 1200923
14 Mark Watson 1200923
15 Martin Freeman 1200923
16 David Walliams 1(2)200923 Also presented the 2011 Comic Relief special
17 Dermot O'Leary 1200923
18 Frankie Boyle 22009, 201123, 24
19 David Tennant 1200923
20 Mark Ronson 1201024
21 Catherine Tate 1201024
22 Jack Dee 22010, 201124, 25
23 Terry Wogan 1201024
24 David O'Doherty 1(3)201024 Also presented the Best of Series 24 and live Latitude special
25 Tim Minchin 1201024
26 Tim Westwood 1201024
27 Lee Mack 22010, 201224, 26
28 Juliette Lewis 1201024
29 Josh Groban 1201024
30 Robert Webb 1201024
31 David Hasselhoff 1201125
32 Lorraine Kelly 1201125
33 Adam Buxton 1201125
34 Will Young 1201125
35 Greg Davies 1201125
36 Alice Cooper 1201125
37 James Blunt 1201125
38 Tinie Tempah 1201125
39 Cilla Black 1201125
40 John Barrowman 1201125
— Katy Brand 0(1)2011N/APresented the 2011 Children in Need special
— Jake Humphrey 0(1)2012N/APresented the 2012 Sport Relief special
41 Kathy Burke 1201226
42 Example 1201226
43 Nick Grimshaw 1201226
44 Ne-Yo 1201226
45 Richard Ayoade 1201226
46 Richard Madeley 1201226
47 Alex Horne 1201226 Horne was accompanied by his band, The Horne Section
48 Stephen Mangan 1201226
49 Liza Tarbuck 1201226
50 Bob Mortimer 1201226
51 John Hannah 1201327
52 Russell Howard 1201327
53 Peter Andre 1201327
54 Sara Cox 1201327
55 Kristen Schaal 1201327
56 Eamonn Holmes 1201327
57 Rizzle Kicks 1201327The only time more than one person hosted the show
58 Michael Bolton 1201327
59 Warwick Davis 1201327
60 Dizzee Rascal 1201327
— Krishnan Guru-Murthy 0(1)201327 Presented the Best of Series 27 episode
61 Johnny Vegas 1201327

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.
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