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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 3 - Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest

    S20:E3

    Sparks fly as Preston from the Ordinary Boys, former Neighbours actress Anne Charleston, comedian Ed Byrne and Guillemots frontman Fyfe Dangerfield join Simon Amstell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. And look out for a special guest.

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  2. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson

    S20:E2

    Simon Amstell hosts the pop quiz with guests Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier and Alfie Jackson.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 4 - Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard

    S20:E4

    Host Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus are joined by Romeo Stodart from the Magic Numbers, Ultravox frontman Midge Ure, actor Nicholas Hoult from the E4 series Skins and comedian Russell Howard.

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  4. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 6 - Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy

    S20:E6

    Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus are joined by ex-Spice Girl Melanie C, throaty-voiced belter Bonnie Tyler, anchorman Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Adam Buxton.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 1 - Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle

    S21:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 2 - Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson

    S21:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 3 - Dappy, Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Dappy, Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher

    S21:E3

    Comedy pop quiz with Simon Amstell and Phill Jupitus, with Noel Fielding filling in for Bill Bailey. Guests are Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher and Dappy from N-Dubz.

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  8. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 4 - Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman

    S21:E4

    Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, and Richard Fleeshman with Noel Fielding standing in for Bill Bailey as team captain.

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  9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 5 - Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver

    S21:E5

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 7 - Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne

    S21:E7

    Comedy pop quiz hosted by Simon Amstell with team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. Guests include Kate Nash, comedy actor Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 12 - Jamelia, Moby, Dale Winton, David O'Doherty
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Jamelia, Moby, Dale Winton, David O'Doherty

    S21:E12

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  12. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 13 - A Moving Tribute
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - A Moving Tribute

    S21:E13

    Retracing highlights of the last series, featuring the sensitive wit of host Simon Amstell and the subtle interjections of captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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  13. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 1 - Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot

    S20:E1

    Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker and Nerina Pallot join host Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus for the quiz.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 5 - Dom Joly, Sinitta, Nick Hodgson, Jonas Armstrong
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Dom Joly, Sinitta, Nick Hodgson, Jonas Armstrong

    S20:E5

    Simon Amstell hosts the pop quiz with guests Dom Joly, Sinetta, Nick Hodgson and Jonas Armstrong.

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  15. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 6 - Vic Reeves, Myleene Klass, Matt Bowman, Mark Ronson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Vic Reeves, Myleene Klass, Matt Bowman, Mark Ronson

    S21:E6

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  16. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 8 - Jon McClure, KT Tunstall, Lauren Laverne, Jeremy Edwards
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Jon McClure, KT Tunstall, Lauren Laverne, Jeremy Edwards

    S21:E8

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  17. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 9 - Mark Watson, Christopher Biggins, Robyn, Sam Duckworth
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Mark Watson, Christopher Biggins, Robyn, Sam Duckworth

    S21:E9

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  18. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 10 - Sophie Ellis Bextor, Yannis, Tim Minchin, James Lance
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Sophie Ellis Bextor, Yannis, Tim Minchin, James Lance

    S21:E10

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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  19. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 11 - James Nesbitt, Joe Goddard, Chris O'Dowd, Dev Hynes
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - James Nesbitt, Joe Goddard, Chris O'Dowd, Dev Hynes

    S21:E11

    Guests include comic actor James Nesbitt, Joe Goddard from Hot Chip, Chris O'Dowd from the IT Crowd and Dev Hynes (Lightspeed Champion).

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 1 - Mark Ronson, Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Mark Ronson, Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin

    S22:E1

    Ralf Little, Jamie Reynolds (Klaxons), Adele, Mark Ronson, Tim Minchin

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 3 - Bob Mortimer, Nick Grimshaw, Kelly Rowland, Jack Osbourne & David O'Doherty
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Bob Mortimer, Nick Grimshaw, Kelly Rowland, Jack Osbourne & David O'Doherty

    S22:E3

    Nick Grimshaw, Kelly Rowland, Jack Osbourne, Bob Mortimer, David O'Doherty

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 4 - Johnny Vegas, Kate Jackson, Danny Dyer, Rhys Darby & Harry Judd
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Johnny Vegas, Kate Jackson, Danny Dyer, Rhys Darby & Harry Judd

    S22:E4

    Kate Jackson (The Long Blondes), Danny Dyer, Rhys Darby, Johnny Vegas, Harry Judd (McFly)

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 6 - Jack Dee, Alexei Sayle, Lisa Maffia, Stine Bramsen & Anna Richardson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Jack Dee, Alexei Sayle, Lisa Maffia, Stine Bramsen & Anna Richardson

    S22:E6

    The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with host Simon Amstell, regular team captain Phill Jupitus and special guest team captain Jack Dee. Guests include comedian Alexei Sayle and Stine B from Alphabeat.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 2 - Stephen Fry, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Dominic Cooper & Frankie Sandford
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Stephen Fry, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Dominic Cooper & Frankie Sandford

    S22:E2

    Dominic Cooper, Frankie Sandford (The Saturdays), Josie Long, Stephen Fry, Matt Shultz (Cage the Elephant)

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  25. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 5 - James Corden, Glenn Wool, Gabriella Cilmi, James Allan & Germaine Greer
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - James Corden, Glenn Wool, Gabriella Cilmi, James Allan & Germaine Greer

    S22:E5

    Gabriella Cilmi, Glenn Wool, Germaine Greer, James Corden, James Allan (Glasvegas)

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Best Episodes Summary

"Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/14/2007. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson".