Never Mind the Buzzcocks

199629mPG-13star7.0/10S1:E1 · Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail

Comedy

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.

Top Cast

Rhod Gilbert

Self - Presenter

Phill Jupitus

Self- Team Captain

Episodes

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1. Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhailE1 · Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail · 30m

1996-11-1230m

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.

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2. Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham NortonE2 · Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton · 30m

1996-11-1930m

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.

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3. Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob MortimerE3 · Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer · 30m

1996-11-2630m

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.

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4. Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff GreenE4 · Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green · 30m

1996-12-0330m

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.

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5. Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan RossE5 · Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross · 30m

1996-12-1030m

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.

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6. Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony WrightE6 · Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright · 30m

1997-01-1730m

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

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7. Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan DaviesE7 · Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies · 30m

1997-01-2430m

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

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8. Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John ThomsonE8 · Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson · 30m

1997-01-3130m

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.

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9. Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark ThomasE9 · Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas · 30m

1997-02-0730m

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.