The BBC has decided not to recommission Never Mind The Buzzcocks. One of its longest-running panel shows, the irreverent quiz first started in 1996.

There have been a number of cast changes over the years. Mark Lamarr was the original quizmaster, followed by Smon Amstell, a variety of guest hosts and, more recently, Rhod Gilbert.

Team captains Sean Hughes and Bill Bailey also departed, but Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding were enduring regulars.

According to the Guardian BBC2 controller Kim Shillinglaw has decided to axe the show to “create space for new entertainment formats”.