Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on November 12, 1996. It ended on January 15, 2015. It stars Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Sean Hughes and 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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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.
Boy George, Noddy Holder, Louise Wener, Jonathan Ross
December 29, 1997
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Never Rewind the Buzzcocks
An exclusive Video Killed the Radio Star edition of the hit music quiz show with host Mark Lamarr and resident team captains Phil Jupitus and Sean Hughes. With guests Jonathan Ross, Sarah Cracknell (St Etienne), Noddy Holder, Math Priest (Dodgy) and Mandy Smith.
As well as the usual laughs (The Intros round, ID Parade, Dance Hell etc.) there are three extra ‘Rock Hotel’ rounds. Jonathan Ross switches from suit-wearing smoothie to hotel trashing rock bad boy while Noddy and Math find brand new ways of hiding ladies underwear. Also, gasp as Sarah helps Phil dress as a roadie even fatter than himself!
Season 1 preview10 episodes total
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Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
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.
November 12, 1996
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Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
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.
November 19, 1996
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Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
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.
November 26, 1996
Season 2 preview8 episodes total
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Marie DuSantiago, Mark Little, Shaggy, Suggs
September 15, 1997
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Gary Barlow, Edwyn Collins, Jeff Green, Tony Wright
September 22, 1997
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Billy Bragg, Sarah Blackwood, Richard Fairbrass, Neil Morrissey
September 29, 1997
Season 3 preview7 episodes total
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Donna McPhail, Roachford, Cerys Matthews, Tommy Scott
February 27, 1998
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Mani, Rick McMurray, Lemmy, Richard Fairbrass
March 6, 1998
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John Moloney, Toyah Wilcox, Saul Davie, Tom Wright
March 13, 1998
Season 4 preview7 episodes total
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Vic Reeves, Chris Moyles, Bill Bailey, James Broad
September 11, 1998
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Glenn Gregory, Bez, Tony Wright, Bob Mills
September 18, 1998
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Neil Hannon, Emmy-Kate Montrose, Tom Robinson, Keith Chegwin
Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and Natalie Appleton of All Saints are among the guests joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes for the music quiz. Hosted by Mark Lamarr.
September 25, 1998
Season 5 preview9 episodes total
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Simon LeBon, Karen Poole, Ian Dury, Kathy Burke
February 12, 1999
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Faye Tozer, Glen Matlock, Sara Cox, Junior Simpson
February 19, 1999
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Frank Skinner, Leeroy Thornhill, Rick Wakeman, Paul Godfrey
February 26, 1999
Season 6 preview10 episodes total
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Sister Bliss, Martin Fry, Jayne Middlemiss, Arthur Smith
September 10, 1999
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Dane Bowers, Jeff Green, Nik Kershaw, Roisin Murphy
September 17, 1999
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Sarah Cawood, David Essex, J, Pauline McLynn
September 24, 1999
Season 7 preview10 episodes total
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Roisin Murphy, Danny McNamara, John Entwistle, Johnny Vegas
September 15, 2000
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Daphne and Celeste, Par Wiksten, Graham Gouldman, Stuart Maconie
September 22, 2000
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Gary Stringer, Mark Morriss, June Sarpong, Bradley Walsh
September 29, 2000
Season 8 preview11 episodes total
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Brian Molko, Rhona Cameron, Pete Devereux, Sarah Cawood
February 26, 2001
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Tania Strecker, Brian Harvey, Dave Mustaine, Arthur Smith
March 5, 2001
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Slash, Tony Blackburn, Josie D'Arby, Paul Marazzi
The irreverent pop quiz, with regulars Mark Lamarr , Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes joined by rock legend Slash, DJ Tony Blackburn , Top of the Pops Plus presenter Josie d'Arby and Al's Paul Marazzi.
March 12, 2001
Season 9 preview10 episodes total
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Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot, Steve Strange, Matthew Meschery, Katy Hill
September 10, 2001
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MC Harvey, Paul Ross, Fay Tozer, Ian Astbury
September 17, 2001
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Ben Adams, Chris McCormack, Dara O'Briain, Claire Sweeney
September 24, 2001
Season 10 preview10 episodes total
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Mari Wilson, Boy George, Blade, Tommy Vance
January 7, 2002
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Boothby Graffoe, DJ Spoony, Cathy Dennis, Craig Cash
January 14, 2002
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Adam Buxton, Midge Ure, Suzi Quatro, Claudia Winkleman
January 21, 2002
Season 11 preview9 episodes total
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Ben Shepherd, Clare Grogan, Jenny Frost, Mark Goodier
September 23, 2002
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Abs Breen, Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Marilyn
September 30, 2002
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Sean Lock, Jason Perry, Lorraine Pearson, Budgie
October 7, 2002
Season 12 preview11 episodes total
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Suzi Perry, John Otway, Charlie Simpson, Richard Fairbrass
January 6, 2003
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Mike Read, Dan Hipgrave, Jessica Garlick, Rick Wakeman
January 13, 2003
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June Sarpong, Gordon Haskell, Mikey Craig, Tom McRae
January 20, 2003
Season 13 preview9 episodes total
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Dick Valentine, Huey Morgan, Louise Redknapp, Alexei Sayle
September 8, 2003
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Har Mar Superstar, Raul Malo, Liz McClarnon, Mark Richardson
September 15, 2003
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Megaman, Martina Topley-Bird, Howard Jones, Jackie Clune
September 22, 2003
Season 14 preview11 episodes total
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Kwame Kwei-Armah, Terry Hall, Brandon Block, Dave Fulton
January 5, 2004
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Alice Cooper, Katie Melua, Tony Hadley, Jane Moore
Alice Cooper, Tony Hadley, Radio 2's Katie Melua and The Sun columnist Jane Moore join Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Mark Lamarr.
January 12, 2004
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Lisa Maffia, Mike Lewis, Dave Johns, David Grant
David Grant, Lisa Maffia, Mike Lewis of Lostprophets and comedian Dave Johns join Phill Jupitus , Bill Bailey and Mark Lamarr as guests on the quiz.
January 19, 2004
Season 15 preview7 episodes total
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Randy, Matt Goss, Preston, Shystie
September 20, 2004
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Eos, Dave Bartram, Har Mar Superstar, Leigh Marklew
September 27, 2004
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Louis Walsh, Ben Ofoedu, Jason Donovan, Lara McAllen
October 4, 2004
Season 16 preview11 episodes total
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Hannah Lewis, Dave Johns, Suzi Quatro, Beverley Turner
January 2, 2005
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Roni Size, Dominic Masters, Keedie, Ewen MacIntosh
January 9, 2005
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Richard Park, Mylo, Therese, Martin Fry
January 16, 2005
Season 17 preview9 episodes total
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Holly Willoughby, Katie Melua, Darren Hayes & Dave Fulton
October 31, 2005
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Blak Twang, Jo Caulfield, Tony Livesey, Rowetta
November 7, 2005
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Chas Hodges, Yvette Fielding, Daniel Powter, Lucy Porter
November 14, 2005
Season 18 preview7 episodes total
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Jonathan Ross, Fiona Phillips, Tom Fletcher, Alan Carr, Teddy Mitchell
March 13, 2006
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Simon Amstell, Nick Knowles, Kenzie, Aaron Gilbert, Russell Howard
Simon Amstell, Nick Knowles, Kenzie, Aaron Gilbert, Russell Howard.
March 20, 2006
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Ricky Wilson, Bez, Colin Murray, Ryan Jarman, Jeff Green
March 27, 2006
Season 19 preview7 episodes total
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Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross
October 26, 2006
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Will Smith, Paul Young, Matt Willis, Vanessa Feltz
November 2, 2006
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Stewart Lee, Jason Pebworth, Tony Mortimer & Bill Oddie