Never Mind the Buzzcocks
A comedy panel game show that riffs on pop and rock culture through fast-paced quizzes and music-themed rounds. Celebrities face dry, sarcastic banter and sharp put-downs as the show pokes fun at the music industry, often valuing laughs and quick wit over getting the “right” answers.
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Season 1
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E1
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.
Nov 12, 1996 · 30m -
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E2
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.
Nov 19, 1996 · 30m -
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E3
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.
Nov 26, 1996 · 30m -
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E4
Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
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.
Dec 3, 1996 · 30m -
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E5
Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
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.
Dec 10, 1996 · 30m -
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E6
Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham
Jan 17, 1997 · 30m -
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E7
Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
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
Jan 24, 1997 · 30m -
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E8
Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
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.
Jan 31, 1997 · 30m -
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E9
Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
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.
Feb 7, 1997 · 30m -
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E10
The Best Bits of Series 1
A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.
Feb 21, 1997 · 30m
