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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

151996•29m•7.0/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.0/10(56)

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.

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Production

Talkback Thames

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 12, 1996

Last Aired

January 15, 2015

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
Air date: 1996-11-12
The first of a new six-part comedy pop-quiz series. Mark Lamarr poses the questions for teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Tonight's panellists are Matthew Priest of Dodgy, former Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson and Right Said Fred's Richard Fairbrass, while the guest comedian is Donna McPhail.
E2
Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
Air date: 1996-11-19
Mark Lamarr hosts the comedy pop-quiz series, with captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus, and guests Shovell from M People, Ashley Slater from Freak Power, Cathy Dennis and Graham Norton.
E3
Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
Air date: 1996-11-26
Mark Lamarr poses the questions for teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus in the pop-quiz series. Panellists are Martin Chambers from the Pretenders, OMD's Andy McCluskey, and singer David McAlmont. With guest comedian Bob Mortimer.
E4
Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
Air date: 1996-12-03
The pop quiz hosted by Mark Lamarr with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. The panellists are singer and guitarist Billy Bragg, ex-St Etienne singer Sarah Cracknell and former Madness star Suggs. With guest comedian Jeff Green.
E5
Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
Air date: 1996-12-10
Mark Lamarr poses the questions for teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus in the pop-quiz series. The guest panellists are solo stars Nick Heyward and Marcella Detroit.
E6
Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
Air date: 1997-01-17
Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham
E7
Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
Air date: 1997-01-24
Joining the regular team for this week's comic pop quiz are New Order bassist Peter Hook, Skunk Anansie's Ace, former Altered Images vocalist Clare Grogan and comic Alan Davies. See today's choices. Director Steve Bendelack; Producer Jim Pullin
E8
Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
Air date: 1997-01-31
Joining the regular team for the comic pop quiz are eighties singer Adam Ant , Longpigs lead singer Crispin Hunt, Radio One disc jockey Jo Whiley and comedian John Thomson.
E9
Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
Air date: 1997-02-07
Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Guests include singer and lead guitarist Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy, lead singer Lauren Laverne from the band Kenickie and comedian Mark Thomas.
E10
The Best Bits of Series 1
Air date: 1997-02-21
A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.

Cast

Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert

Self - Presenter

Phill Jupitus

Phill Jupitus

Self- Team Captain

Noel Fielding

Noel Fielding

Self- Team Captain

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