6.8/1030 votes#1 - Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/1996
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1022 votes
#2 - Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/1996
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1022 votes
#3 - Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/1996
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/1024 votes
#4 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/1996
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1021 votes
#5 - Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/1996
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1020 votes
#6 - Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/1997
Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1021 votes
#7 - Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/24/1997
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
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1018 votes
#8 - Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/31/1997
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/1020 votes
#9 - Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/1997
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.
Director: Steve Bendelack
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/1014 votes
#10 - The Best Bits of Series 1
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/21/1997
A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1
Every episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1!
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Steve Bendelack and written by N/A, it aired on 11/12/1996. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton".