Minchin has appeared on several British radio and television shows, including the BBC's "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" (four times, once as guest host), BBC Radio 4's "Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better", and two specials on BBC Radio 2. He often performs on his TV appearances, such as his spots on "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" in October 2009 and July 2010. He performed a specially-written song entitled "Five Poofs and Two Pianos", a parody of the show's house band, 4 Poofs and a Piano. Minchin also appeared as a special guest on the 2009 edition of "The Big Fat Quiz of the Year", performing a song written for the show ("It's Like 1984") in reference to a question regarding Google Street View. On Saturday 13 August 2011, Minchin hosted Prom 40, the first BBC Comedy Promenade Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. He appeared on "Desert Island Discs" on 6 May 2012.