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 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.

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.
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2Guests718
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Guest presenters

The following is a list of the guest presenters in the order they first appeared.
was the first guest presenter.
was the final person to guest present an episode.
presented a Doctor Who themed episode.
presented a special episode as part of his 24 Hour Panel People.
presented a regular episode, best of and the special at the Latitude Festival.
were the only co-presenters of an episode.
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101200923Narrated What a Load of Buzzcocks
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16200923Also presented the 2011 Comic Relief special
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24201024Also presented the Best of Series 24 and live Latitude special
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02011Presented the 2011 Children in Need special
02012Presented the 2012 Sport Relief special
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471201226Horne was accompanied by his band, The Horne Section
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57Rizzle Kicks1201327The only time more than one person hosted the show
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0201327Presented the Best of Series 27 episode
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