Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996 - 2015•Comedy•15•28 Seasons•283 Episodes

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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Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes • 1996

Season 2

8 Episodes • 1997

Season 3

7 Episodes • 1998

Season 4

7 Episodes • 1998

Season 5

9 Episodes • 1999

Season 6

10 Episodes • 1999

Season 7

10 Episodes • 2000

Season 8

11 Episodes • 2001

Season 9

10 Episodes • 2001

Season 10

10 Episodes • 2002

Season 11

9 Episodes • 2002

Season 12

11 Episodes • 2003

Season 13

9 Episodes • 2003

Season 14

11 Episodes • 2004

Season 15

7 Episodes • 2004

Series 16

11 Episodes • 2005

Season 17

9 Episodes • 2005

Series 18

7 Episodes • 2006

Series 19

7 Episodes • 2006

Series 20

6 Episodes • 2007

Series 21

13 Episodes • 2007

Series 22

13 Episodes • 2008

Series 23

13 Episodes • 2009

Season 24

13 Episodes • 2010

Season 25

13 Episodes • 2011

Season 26

13 Episodes • 2012

Season 27

13 Episodes • 2013

Season 28

13 Episodes • 2014

Episodes - Season 1

1. Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail

30m

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. Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton

30m

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. Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer

30m

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. Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green

30m

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. Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross

30m

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. Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright

30m

Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham

7. Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies

30m

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

8. Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson

30m

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.

9. Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas

30m

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.

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