Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996–2015 · Ended · 28 seasons · 283 episodes · Comedy · United Kingdom

Channel BBC Two · Starring Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Bill Bailey

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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Episodes

10 episodes · November 1996 – February 1997
  1. Episode 1: 1. Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhailNovember 12, 1996 · 30 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham NortonNovember 19, 1996 · 30 min
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob MortimerNovember 26, 1996 · 30 min
    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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff GreenDecember 3, 1996 · 30 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan RossDecember 10, 1996 · 30 min
    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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony WrightJanuary 17, 1997 · 30 min
    Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham
Show 4 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan DaviesJanuary 24, 1997 · 30 min
    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
  2. Episode 8: 8. Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John ThomsonJanuary 31, 1997 · 30 min
    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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark ThomasFebruary 7, 1997 · 30 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. The Best Bits of Series 1February 21, 1997 · 30 min
    A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
29 minutes
FIRST AIRED
November 12, 1996
LAST AIRED
January 15, 2015
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Talkback Thames

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