List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks presenters

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. 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.

Episodes by presenter
Host Episodes
Lamarr
156
Amstell
37
Gilbert
12
Guests
67
# Presenter Hosted Tenure began Tenure ended Series
1 Lamarr, MarkMark Lamarr 156 12 November 1996 31 December 2005 1–17
2 Guests 7 13 March 2006 24 April 2006 18
3 Amstell, SimonSimon Amstell 37 26 October 2006 11 December 2008 19–22
4 Guests 60 1 October 2009 16 December 2013 23–27
5 Gilbert, RhodRhod 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
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 Ross, JonathanJonathan Ross 1 2006 18
2 Amstell, SimonSimon Amstell 1 2006 18 Became the regular presenter for series 19 (2006) to 22 (2008)
3 Wilson, RickyRicky Wilson 1 2006 18
4 Laverne, LaurenLauren Laverne 1 2006 18
5 Clarkson, JeremyJeremy Clarkson 1 2006 18
6 Morgan, HueyHuey Morgan 1 2006 18
7 Winton, DaleDale Winton 1 2006 18
8 Corden, JamesJames Corden 1 2009 23
9 Gilbert, RhodRhod Gilbert 2 2009, 2011 23, 25 Became the regular presenter for series 28 (2014)
10 James, AlexAlex James 1 2009 23 Narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks
11 Whitehall, JackJack Whitehall 3 2009, 2012, 2013 23, 26, 27
12 Skinner, FrankFrank Skinner 1 2009 23
13 Winkleman, ClaudiaClaudia Winkleman 1 2009 23
14 Watson, MarkMark Watson 1 2009 23
15 Freeman, MartinMartin Freeman 1 2009 23
16 Walliams, DavidDavid Walliams 1(2) 2009 23 Also presented the 2011 Comic Relief special
17 O'Leary, DermotDermot O'Leary 1 2009 23
18 Boyle, FrankieFrankie Boyle 2 2009, 2011 23, 24
19 Tennant, DavidDavid Tennant 1 2009 23
20 Ronson, MarkMark Ronson 1 2010 24
21 Tate, CatherineCatherine Tate 1 2010 24
22 Dee, JackJack Dee 2 2010, 2011 24, 25
23 Wogan, TerryTerry Wogan 1 2010 24
24 O'Doherty, DavidDavid O'Doherty 1(3) 2010 24 Also presented the Best of Series 24 and live Latitude special
25 Minchin, TimTim Minchin 1 2010 24
26 Westwood, TimTim Westwood 1 2010 24
27 Mack, LeeLee Mack 2 2010, 2012 24, 26
28 Lewis, JulietteJuliette Lewis 1 2010 24
29 Groban, JoshJosh Groban 1 2010 24
30 Webb, RobertRobert Webb 1 2010 24
31 Hasselhoff, DavidDavid Hasselhoff 1 2011 25
32 Kelly, LorraineLorraine Kelly 1 2011 25
33 Buxton, AdamAdam Buxton 1 2011 25
34 Young, WillWill Young 1 2011 25
35 Davies, GregGreg Davies 1 2011 25
36 Cooper, AliceAlice Cooper 1 2011 25
37 Blunt, JamesJames Blunt 1 2011 25
38 Tempah, TinieTinie Tempah 1 2011 25
39 Black, CillaCilla Black 1 2011 25
40 Barrowman, JohnJohn Barrowman 1 2011 25
— Brand, KatyKaty Brand 0(1) 2011 N/A Presented the 2011 Children in Need special
— Humphrey, JakeJake Humphrey 0(1) 2012 N/A Presented the 2012 Sport Relief special
41 Burke, KathyKathy Burke 1 2012 26
42 Example 1 2012 26
43 Grimshaw, NickNick Grimshaw 1 2012 26
44 Ne-Yo 1 2012 26
45 Ayoade, RichardRichard Ayoade 1 2012 26
46 Madeley, RichardRichard Madeley 1 2012 26
47 Horne, AlexAlex Horne 1 2012 26 Horne was accompanied by his band, The Horne Section
48 Mangan, StephenStephen Mangan 1 2012 26
49 Tarbuck, LizaLiza Tarbuck 1 2012 26
50 Mortimer, BobBob Mortimer 1 2012 26
51 Hannah, JohnJohn Hannah 1 2013 27
52 Howard, RussellRussell Howard 1 2013 27
53 Andre, PeterPeter Andre 1 2013 27
54 Cox, SaraSara Cox 1 2013 27
55 Schaal, KristenKristen Schaal 1 2013 27
56 Holmes, EamonnEamonn Holmes 1 2013 27
57 Rizzle Kicks 1 2013 27 The first and only time more than one person hosted the show
58 Bolton, MichaelMichael Bolton 1 2013 27
59 Davis, WarwickWarwick Davis 1 2013 27
60 Rascal, DizzeeDizzee Rascal 1 2013 27
— Guru-Murthy, KrishnanKrishnan Guru-Murthy 0(1) 2013 27 Presented the Best of Series 27 episode
61 Vegas, JohnnyJohnny 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.

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