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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!

The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1

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  1. Background image for Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
    6.3/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright

    S1:E6

    Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham

    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
    6.2/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
    6.4/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
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  10. Background image for The Best Bits of Series 1
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Best Bits of Series 1

    S1:E10

    A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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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 6.9/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Steve Bendelack and written by Unknown, 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".