unclebuck

Just watched the first prog of the new series.

Anyone know what's happened to Simon Amstell? I thought he was funny.

They seem to have switched to 'a different presenter for each programme' format, like HIGNFY did after wotshisface was sacked. Has something happened??

boxst

I liked him he was incredibly demeaning to his guests and made me smile.

Anyway, from wikipedia:

"On 25 April 2009, Amstell announced via his internet mailing list that he will not be hosting another series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks because of his desire to concentrate on his live tours and performances instead."

Steve

corradoboy

It had its moments, but Amstell had that show all sewn up. I simply don't get that Corden bloke, nor that rock-hippy-geek Fielding. File them both along with Ricky Gervais in the desperately unfunny bin.

unclebuck

Sacked then, in other words...

I wonder what really happened... not PC enough for Auntie Big Brother Corp perhaps??

unclebuck

= an Eddie Izzard tribute act. Or, so I thought

GC8

I still prefered Mark Lamarr, although Bill Bailey was better than Sean Hughes (if you can remember that far back?). After Lamarr left they used guest presenters too: Simon Amstell was one of them.....

tathan

On the subject of the dark ages, when Lamarr and Sean Hughes were still on it, did you see the one with Moyles? Probably my favourite episode, purely due to Moyles showing his true colours (i.e. a deeply unfunny ****)

Trout

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...like most modern 'alternative' comedians - although alternative is now mainstream.

It is hard to see a modern comedian now that does not use something of Izzard's whether in terms of content, timing or physical aspect of their act.

hodgy0_2

wow I thought Simon Amstell was absolute ****

seriously unfunny -- if thats even possible

TelBoy

Amstell is/was one of the best presenters of his generation, far too clever and subtle for many. Possibly just too irreverent for the PC-obsessed BBC though. Sad to see him go. Buzzcocks could be in danger of disappearing down the plughole without either him or Lamarr at the helm.

More to the point though, how come James Corden pulled a bird like Sheridan Smith?? No wonder she's dumped him, surely she can do better than that juvenile wannabe??

hodgy0_2

comedy is more divisive than religion

Wish

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Phil what ever his name is, needs to jog on as well.
You can see him glazed over, he's just turning up for the pay cheque.


I have been the biggest fan of Buzzcocks, but its had its day now....

hodgy0_2

the cheque and the charlie -- I bet there are more drugs on offer backstage than at a pharmaceutical convention in Columbia

Charlie is the unsung 7th guest

oldsplice

I couldn't stand him. Got a face I'd never tire of slapping. I might start watching it again now he's gone.

Mikee

Bugger ...I've got tickets for the audience later this month!!! Just my luck, Amstell was my favourite presenter, but Lamarr was good too. Hope they have a good line up, I'll be properly pi$$ed off if not.

M444GY

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lamarr came to my stall at a carboot sale the other month lol i see he is doing well he he


hunting for bargains in denham

oldsplice

Is he local then?

M444GY

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must be !! unless hes a travelling booter

Big Pete

We thought it was rubbish, turned it off, deleated it and removed it from the recording list