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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 Worst Episode
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    Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 4 Episode 7 - Christmas Special 1998
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Christmas Special 1998

    S4:E7

    Host Mark Lamarr and team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes are joined for a special festive edition of the quiz show by Mel C of chart-topping girl band the Spice Girls, Natalie Appleton of female pop quartet All Saints, Huey of hip-hop and funk trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals and singer Rick Wakeman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 5 Episode 9 - Tony Hadley, Chrissie Hynde, Bobby Davro, Josie Lawrence
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    #2 - Tony Hadley, Chrissie Hynde, Bobby Davro, Josie Lawrence

    S5:E9

    The guests on the last in the series of the pop quiz are solo artist Tony Hadley, singer Chrissie Hynde, impressionist Bobby Davro and comedian Josie Lawrence. Hosted by Mark Lamarr, with captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 7 Episode 9 - Alvin Stardust, Trevor Nelson, Lloyd Cole, Liz McClarnon
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    #3 - Alvin Stardust, Trevor Nelson, Lloyd Cole, Liz McClarnon

    S7:E9

    Alvin Stardust , DJ Trevor Nelson , Lloyd Cole and Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnonjoin regulars Mark Lamarr , Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus for the irreverent pop quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 8 Episode 10 - Fish, John Taylor, Jo Caulfield, Jon Lee
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    #4 - Fish, John Taylor, Jo Caulfield, Jon Lee

    S8:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 8 Episode 11 - Leo Sayer, Samantha Fox, Leeroy Thornhill, Ralf Little
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    #5 - Leo Sayer, Samantha Fox, Leeroy Thornhill, Ralf Little

    S8:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 13 Episode 2 - Har Mar Superstar, Raul Malo, Liz McClarnon, Mark Richardson
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    #6 - Har Mar Superstar, Raul Malo, Liz McClarnon, Mark Richardson

    S13:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 13 Episode 3 - Megaman, Martina Topley-Bird, Howard Jones, Jackie Clune
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    #7 - Megaman, Martina Topley-Bird, Howard Jones, Jackie Clune

    S13:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 13 Episode 4 - Josie D'Arby, Joel Pott, Jane McDonald, Gavin Webster
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    #8 - Josie D'Arby, Joel Pott, Jane McDonald, Gavin Webster

    S13:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 13 Episode 9 - Christmas Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Christmas Special

    S13:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 14 Episode 3 - Lisa Maffia, Mike Lewis, Dave Johns, David Grant
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    #10 - Lisa Maffia, Mike Lewis, Dave Johns, David Grant

    S14:E3

    David Grant, Lisa Maffia, Mike Lewis of Lostprophets and comedian Dave Johns join Phill Jupitus , Bill Bailey and Mark Lamarr as guests on the quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 14 Episode 5 - Lionel Blair, Mikey Green, Tommy Scott, Gareth Jones
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Lionel Blair, Mikey Green, Tommy Scott, Gareth Jones

    S14:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 14 Episode 8 - Fish, Stuart Maconie, Bernie Nolan, Ryan Richards
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    #12 - Fish, Stuart Maconie, Bernie Nolan, Ryan Richards

    S14:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 14 Episode 11 - Carrie Grant, Asher D, Kenny Lynch, Mark Joseph
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    #13 - Carrie Grant, Asher D, Kenny Lynch, Mark Joseph

    S14:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 16 Episode 10 - Richard Fairbrass, Magne F, Emma Griffiths, Terri Walker
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    #14 - Richard Fairbrass, Magne F, Emma Griffiths, Terri Walker

    S16:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 17 Episode 9 - Toyah Willcox, Ben Adams, Annie Mac, Alun Cochrane
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Toyah Willcox, Ben Adams, Annie Mac, Alun Cochrane

    S17:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 25 Episode 13 - Series Highlights
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    #16 - Series Highlights

    S25:E13

    The best from the latest series, featuring Alice Cooper, Lorraine Kelly, James Blunt, Tinie Tempah, Cilla Black and more.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Martin Trenaman

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  17. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 12 - Touching People
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    #17 - Touching People

    S26:E12

    Buzzcocks takes a look back at some of the highlights of the series where Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus have been joined by hosts including Lee Mack, Kathy Burke, Richard Ayoade, Nick Grimshaw, Ne-Yo, Example and Jack Whitehall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 27 Episode 3 - Peter Andre, Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic, Charles Cave and Tony Law
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    #18 - Peter Andre, Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic, Charles Cave and Tony Law

    S27:E3

    Guest Host Peter Andre. Jason Gardiner and Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters) on Phill's Team, Charles Cave (White Lies) and Tony Law on Noel's team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 28 Episode 13 - The Series That Changed the World
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    #19 - The Series That Changed the World

    S28:E13

    Hilarious highlights from series 28, the series that changed the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 11 Episode 8 - Mike Wilmot, Nick Carter, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Nicholas Parsons
    4.3/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Mike Wilmot, Nick Carter, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Nicholas Parsons

    S11:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 27 Episode 11 - Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum, Aston Merrygold, Foxes, Katherine Ryan
    4.9/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Dizzee Rascal, Jamie Cullum, Aston Merrygold, Foxes, Katherine Ryan

    S27:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 28 Episode 8 - Katherine Ryan, Loyd Grossman, Charlie Simpson and Paloma Faith
    4.9/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Katherine Ryan, Loyd Grossman, Charlie Simpson and Paloma Faith

    S28:E8

    Rhod Gilbert hosts another round of the light-hearted music quiz, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding joined by comedienne Katherine Ryan, TV presenter Loyd Grossman, Fightstar frontman Charlie Simpson and pop singer and actress Paloma Faith.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 28 Episode 12 - Louis Walsh, Glen Matlock, Lloyd Langford and Melissa Steel
    4.9/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Louis Walsh, Glen Matlock, Lloyd Langford and Melissa Steel

    S28:E12

    Rhod Gilbert hosts this festive edition of the comedy quiz, with X Factor judge Louis Walsh, former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, comedian Lloyd Langford and singer Melissa Steel joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding for several rounds of music-related silliness with a Christmas twist.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 24 Episode 7 - Tim Westwood, JLS, Holly Walsh, Russell Watson, Wiley
    5.0/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Tim Westwood, JLS, Holly Walsh, Russell Watson, Wiley

    S24:E7

    Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest presenter Tim Westwood and panellists JLS, Holly Walsh, Russell Watson and Wiley.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 11 - Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, and Jason Manford
    5.0/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, and Jason Manford

    S26:E11

    Liza Tarbuck hosts this edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are pop superstars Rita Ora and Labrinth, Jameela Jamil and comedian Jason Manford.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Christmas Special 1998" is the worst rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/1998. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tony Hadley, Chrissie Hynde, Bobby Davro, Josie Lawrence".