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.[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] It returned on Sky Max in 2021 for a 29th series, hosted by Greg Davies.[10]
- ^ "SIMON AMSTELL VS MARK LAMARR". Dave. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ Wolf, Ian. "About 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "BBC TWO's Never Mind the Buzzcocks announces guest presenter line-up". BBC Press Office. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Amstell cued up to host Buzzcocks". BBC Online. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Amstell quits Buzzcocks". Chortle. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Rhod Gilbert is new Never Mind The Buzzcocks host". British Comedy Guide. 9 July 2014.
- ^ "Rhod Gilbert". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Never Mind The Buzzcocks to end after 18 years". BBC News. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ Denham, Jess (26 May 2015). "Never Mind the Buzzcocks axed after 18 years". The Independent. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Never Mind The Buzzcocks Series 29 episode guide". British Comedy Guide.