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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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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. 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
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 8.0/10(27 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.8/10(42 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 7.6/10(25 votes)

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

    S21:E2

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  8. 7.6/10(27 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 7.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 7.5/10(25 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.4/10(24 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 7.4/10(20 votes)

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

    S21:E5

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  13. 7.3/10(22 votes)

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

    S21:E1

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  14. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 7.2/10(9 votes)

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

    S14:E6

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  16. 7.2/10(23 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. 7.2/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin

    S22:E1

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

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  18. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Adam Buxton, Midge Ure, Suzi Quatro, Claudia Winkleman

    S10:E3

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  19. 7.1/10(16 votes)

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

    S21:E8

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  20. 7.1/10(21 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. 7.1/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Dominic Cooper, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Frankie Sandford

    S22:E2

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

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  22. 7.1/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Goldie, Professor Green, Michelle Williams

    S24:E12

    Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.

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  23. 7.1/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Lorraine Kelly, Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon, Tony Law

    S25:E3

    The third in the 25th series, with team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. Hosting this week is Lorraine Kelly and guests are Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon and Tony Law.

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  24. 7.1/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, Har Mar Superstar, Nicole Scherzinger

    S28:E4

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  25. 7.0/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Roger Sanchez, Brian Molko, Tony Mortimer, Jon Culshaw

    S9:E6

    Brian Molko from Placebo, DJ Roger Sanchez, ex-East 17 member Tony Mortimer and impressionist Jon Culshaw join host Mark Lamarr and team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes for the pop quiz.

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  26. 7.0/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Kerry McFadden, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Pete Burns, Christian O'Connell

    S10:E5

    Ex Atomic Kitten Kerry McFadden, Dead or Alive frontman Pete Burns, Ashley Taylor Dawson from Allstars and DJ Christian O'Connell join Mark Lamarr, Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes on the music quiz.

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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 N/A, 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".