Former Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Mark Lamarr has been banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to speeding. The 59-year-old comedian was caught driving a 2019 Volvo XC60 at 46mph in a 40mph zone in Twickenham, south-west London, in June last year.
At Willesden Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, Lamarr was handed three penalty points, fined £236 and disqualified from driving. He already had nine points on his licence from three prior speeding offences between August 2023 and May 2025.
Lamarr argued that a ban would cause him exceptional hardship. He told the court he suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which makes using public transport difficult. He said on bad days he has to lie down for a day or two and cannot walk for weeks. He also said he needed his car to transport his young daughter and to visit his arthritic mother.
The former TV presenter, now retired and dealing records, said he uses his car to find stock. He added that the offence occurred early in the morning with no other traffic, meaning his mind was less focused on the speed limit.
Chairwoman of the magistrates' bench Margaret Mansi acknowledged some hardship but ruled it did not amount to exceptional hardship. Lamarr became famous in the 1990s on shows including The Word, The Big Breakfast and Shooting Stars, and hosted Never Mind The Buzzcocks from 1996 to 2005.
