Greg Davies and the Buzzcocks gang are back!

By Katelyn Mensah

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 14:46 PM


Never Mind the Buzzcocks is back for another festive special, as Greg Davies fronts the comedy panel show for another year.

Much like previous years, Davies will be joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper, with regular panelist Jamali Maddix also making a return.

Three special celebrity guests will be joining the panel for the Christmas special, including some special appearances from musical guests.

Read on for everything you need to know about the Christmas episode, including what time it’s on TV and the celebrities taking part.

When is Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks 2023 on TV?

The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas special will air at 9pm on Tuesday 19th December on Sky Max.

Who is the Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks host?

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is hosted by Greg Davies. He joined the show for its reboot in 2021, after it originally aired from 1996 to 2014.

Davies is best known for his work on Taskmaster and The Inbetweeners, and he will be back on Sky in another project as he joins the cast of Brassic for its Christmas special.

Greg Davies in a dark blue shirt
Greg Davies. Matt Frost/Sky UK

Previous hosts include Rhod Gilbert, Simon Amstell and Mark Lamarr.

Other famous faces who have taken on hosting duties included David Tennant, Dermot O’Leary, Claudia Winkleman and Jack Whitehall.

Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks 2023 line-up

Greg Davies returns as host for this year’s Christmas special, and will be joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper. Jamali Maddix also returns to the panel.

They will be joined by celebrity guests Ricky Wilson, Harry Hill and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.