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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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Every episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks!

The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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...

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  1. Background image for The Doctor Who Special
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    #1 - The Doctor Who Special

    S23:E12

    David Tennant hosts a special Dr Who-themed show with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Dr Who stars Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate, plus platinum-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and Radio 1's Jo Whiley.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson
    8.4/10(43 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #3 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for John Barrowman, Kelli Young, Daniel Bedingfield, Robin Ince
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #4 - John Barrowman, Kelli Young, Daniel Bedingfield, Robin Ince

    S19:E5

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #5 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Andrew Maxwell, Alex Pennie, Penny Smith, Amy Winehouse
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Andrew Maxwell, Alex Pennie, Penny Smith, Amy Winehouse

    S19:E4

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #7 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa

    S26:E7

    The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade hosts the pop quiz. Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby and Noisettes singer Shingai Shoniwa also join the team for some pop-quiz antics.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Christmas Special
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Christmas Special

    S15:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross

    S19:E1

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson
    7.6/10(25 votes)

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

    S21:E2

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman

    S22:E11

    Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas (Feeder), Josh Groban, Omid Djalili, Martin Freeman

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  13. Background image for Terry Wogan, Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt, Imelda May
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Terry Wogan, Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt, Imelda May

    S24:E4

    Anarchic pop quiz hosted by Terry Wogan with team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. Guests are: Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt and Imelda May.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Lily Allen, Steve Strange, Jamelia, Mark Watson
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Lily Allen, Steve Strange, Jamelia, Mark Watson

    S19:E6

    No description available

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  15. Background image for Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for David Gest, Jenni Falconer, Dan Gillespie Sells, Danny Jones
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #16 - David Gest, Jenni Falconer, Dan Gillespie Sells, Danny Jones

    S19:E7

    No description available

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  17. Background image for Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver
    7.4/10(20 votes)

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

    S21:E5

    No description available

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Stewart Lee, Tony Mortimer, Bill Oddie, Jason Pebworth
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Stewart Lee, Tony Mortimer, Bill Oddie, Jason Pebworth

    S19:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle
    7.3/10(22 votes)

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

    S21:E1

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law

    S26:E9

    Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by host, musical comedian Alex Horne and his band. Olympian and Strictly star Louis Smith and Paloma Faith also join in the comedy pop quiz capers alongside comedians Josh Widdicombe and Tony Law.

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  22. Background image for Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special

    S9:E10

    Mark Lamarr hosts a festive edition of the irreverent music quiz, where team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes are joined by Hearsay's Myleene Klass, pop siren Belinda Carlisle, Scottish singer Fish and comedian Johnny Vegas.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for James Redmond, Sheila Ferguson, Jill Jackson, Crispian Mills
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #23 - James Redmond, Sheila Ferguson, Jill Jackson, Crispian Mills

    S14:E6

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Randy, Matt Goss, Preston, Shystie
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Randy, Matt Goss, Preston, Shystie

    S15:E1

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Doctor Who Special" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". It scored 8.6/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Ian Lorimer and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson".