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.
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] 63 people (including the regulars) presented, or co-presented, at least one regular episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
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.
| Host | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Lamarr |
156
|
| Amstell |
37
|
| Gilbert |
12
|
| 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 |
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
| # | 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(2) | 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(3) | 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 | |
| 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(1) | 2011 | N/A | Presented the 2011 Children in Need special |
| — | Jake Humphrey | 0(1) | 2012 | N/A | 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 first and 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(1) | 2013 | 27 | Presented the Best of Series 27 episode |
| 61 | Johnny Vegas | 1 | 2013 | 27 |
See also
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External links
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks at BBC Programmes
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks at UKGameshows.com (includes full list of presenters)
