Art Attack Icon Neil Buchanan Stages Television Comeback After 14-Year Hiatus
Legendary children's television presenter Neil Buchanan has made a spectacular return to the screen after a 14-year absence, collaborating on a major new artistic project that has left fans astonished by his remarkably unchanged appearance. The 69-year-old, who hosted the beloved programme Art Attack from 1990 until 2007, has created an impressive large-scale artwork to mark the relaunch of a classic 1990s product.
Giant Artwork Celebrates Return of Beloved Yoghurt Flavour
Buchanan's latest creation ties directly to the return of Muller Corner Originals rhubarb crumble yoghurt, which is making a comeback to supermarket shelves this year after nearly three decades since its initial launch. Working in partnership with LADbible, the television personality has utilised everyday items including school lunchboxes and cassette tapes to construct his signature "Big Art" piece.
Discussing his involvement in the project, Buchanan expressed genuine enthusiasm: "It's been nearly two decades since I last took on a project like this, but when I heard the Müller Corner Originals Rhubarb Crumble-inspired yoghurt was coming back, I had to get involved. It's actually my favourite flavour! Bringing it back with my iconic 'Big Art' just felt like the perfect masterpiece."
Fans Marvel at Buchanan's Unchanged Appearance
Social media reactions to Buchanan's return have been overwhelmingly positive, with many commenters expressing amazement at how little the presenter has changed since his Art Attack days. One fan humorously questioned: "Has he been cryogenically frozen for all these years? He's the same age! He even has the same haircut."
Another added with disbelief: "It's Neil Buchanan from Art Attack!! Am I stuck in a time loop?! I swear last time I saw him was 20 years ago and he looked exactly like this!!"
Multiple fans have called for a new series of the programme, with one writing nostalgically: "Get a new series back on. I promise wherever I am I will run my fastest to make it back home on time. The memories."
Beyond Art Attack: Musical Career and Conspiracy Theories
Before his television fame, Buchanan was actually a founding member of a Liverpool-based band formed in 1976. The group released four albums and six singles before disbanding ahead of Buchanan's Art Attack career, though they eventually reformed in 2009.
On his personal website, Buchanan showcases some of his most ambitious "Big Art" creations, including a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II constructed from a quarter of a million pounds in ten-pound notes. He also reveals having "surpassed his lifelong ambition" to create a cartoon for Disney after the company acquired the rights to Art Attack.
Interestingly, Buchanan found himself at the centre of an unusual conspiracy theory several years ago when some internet users speculated he might be the secretive street artist Banksy. The theory gained traction on Twitter after users noticed Banksy artworks appearing in locations where Buchanan's band had performed.
The television personality firmly denied the rumours through a statement on his website at the time: "We have been inundated with enquiries over the weekend regarding the current social media story. Unfortunately this website does not have the infrastructure to answer all these enquiries individually. However, we can confirm that there is no truth in the rumour whatsoever."
Despite the conspiracy theory, Art Attack continues to air internationally across multiple continents including Europe, Canada, China, and Australia, maintaining its legacy as a beloved children's programme.
