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.

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.

#PresenterHostedTenure beganTenure endedSeries1 156 2Guests 7 183 37 4Guests 60 5 12 286 45

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

#PresenterHostedYearSeriesNotes1 1 2006 18 2 1 2006 183 1 2006 18 4 1 2006 18 5 1 2006 18 6 1 2006 18 7 1 2006 18 8 1 2009 23 9 2 Became the regular presenter for series 28 (2014)10 1 2009 23 Narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks11 3 12 1 2009 23 13 1 2009 23 14 1 2009 23 15 1 2009 23 16 2009 23Also presented the 2011 Comic Relief special17 1 2009 23 18 2 19 1 2009 23 20 1 2010 24 21 1 2010 24 22 2 23 1 2010 24 24 2010 24Also presented the Best of Series 24 and live Latitude special25 1 2010 24 26 1 2010 24 27 2 28 1 2010 24 29 1 2010 24 30 1 2010 24 31 1 2011 25 32 1 2011 25 33 1 2011 25 34 1 2011 25 35 1 2011 25 36 1 2011 25 37 1 2011 25 38 1 2011 25 39 1 2011 25 40 1 2011 25 0(1) 2011 Presented the 2011 Children in Need special 0(1) 2012 Presented the 2012 Sport Relief special41 1 2012 26 42Example 1 2012 26 43 1 2012 26 44Ne-Yo 1 2012 26 45 1 2012 26 46 1 2012 26 47 1 2012 26Horne was accompanied by his band, The Horne Section48 1 2012 26 49 1 2012 26 50 1 2012 26 51 1 2013 27 52 1 2013 27 53 1 2013 27 54 1 2013 27 55 1 2013 27 56 1 2013 27 57Rizzle Kicks 1 2013 27 The only time more than one person hosted the show58 1 2013 27 59 1 2013 27 60 1 2013 27 0(1) 2013 27Presented the Best of Series 27 episode61 1 2013 27

See also List of television presenters List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks episodes

References

External links Never Mind the Buzzcocks (includes full list of presenters)