List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks presenters

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.

Simon Amstell who was the second permanent presenter from 2006 to 2008.

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]

Greg Davies has presented the show since 2021, when it was revived on Sky Max.

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
R. Gilbert	12
G. Davies	38
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
6	Greg Davies	38	21 September 2021	present	29–

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	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	Has been the regular presenter since series 29 (2021)
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	—	Presented the 2011 Children in Need special
—	Jake Humphrey	0(1)	2012	—	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 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

• List of television presenters
• List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks episodes