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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 1 Episode 1 - Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
    0.0/10(1 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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 2 - Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
    0.0/10(0 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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 3 - Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
    0.0/10(0 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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 4 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
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    #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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 5 - Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
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    #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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 6 - Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
    0.0/10(0 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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 7 - Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
    0.0/10(0 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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 8 - Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
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    #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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 9 - Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
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    #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. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 10 - The Best Bits of Series 1
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    #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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  11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 1 - Marie DuSantiago, Mark Little, Shaggy, Suggs
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    #11 - Marie DuSantiago, Mark Little, Shaggy, Suggs

    S2:E1

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 2 - Gary Barlow, Edwyn Collins, Jeff Green, Tony Wright
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    #12 - Gary Barlow, Edwyn Collins, Jeff Green, Tony Wright

    S2:E2

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 3 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Blackwood, Richard Fairbrass, Neil Morrissey
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Blackwood, Richard Fairbrass, Neil Morrissey

    S2:E3

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 4 - Midge Ure, Shellie Poole, Math Priest, Graham Norton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Midge Ure, Shellie Poole, Math Priest, Graham Norton

    S2:E4

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 5 - Mark Owen, Lisa l'Anson, Shovell, Richard Fairbrass
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Mark Owen, Lisa l'Anson, Shovell, Richard Fairbrass

    S2:E5

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 6 - Saffron, Brian Molko, David Baddiel, Bruce Dickinson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Saffron, Brian Molko, David Baddiel, Bruce Dickinson

    S2:E6

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 7 - Louise, Math Priest, Norman Blake, Jeff Green
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    #17 - Louise, Math Priest, Norman Blake, Jeff Green

    S2:E7

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 2 Episode 8 - Merry Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special 1997
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Merry Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special 1997

    S2:E8

    Mark Lamarr and team captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus are joined by Boy George, Noddy Holder, Jonathan Ross and Louise Wener from Sleeper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 1 - Donna McPhail, Roachford, Cerys Matthews, Tommy Scott
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Donna McPhail, Roachford, Cerys Matthews, Tommy Scott

    S3:E1

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 2 - Mani, Rick McMurray, Lemmy, Richard Fairbrass
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Mani, Rick McMurray, Lemmy, Richard Fairbrass

    S3:E2

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 3 - John Moloney, Toyah Wilcox, Saul Davie, Tom Wright
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - John Moloney, Toyah Wilcox, Saul Davie, Tom Wright

    S3:E3

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 4 - Zoë Ball, Louis Eliot, Graham Norton, Keith Duffy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Zoë Ball, Louis Eliot, Graham Norton, Keith Duffy

    S3:E4

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 5 - Rick Witter, Mark Owen, Richard Morton, Shovell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Rick Witter, Mark Owen, Richard Morton, Shovell

    S3:E5

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 6 - Lauren Laverne, Tom Robinson, Math Priest, Jeff Green
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Lauren Laverne, Tom Robinson, Math Priest, Jeff Green

    S3:E6

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 3 Episode 7 - Mary Ann Hobbs, Justin Currie, Billy Bragg, Jonathan Ross
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Mary Ann Hobbs, Justin Currie, Billy Bragg, Jonathan Ross

    S3:E7

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    Director:Steve Bendelack
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail" is the worst rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". It scored 0/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Steve Bendelack and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/12/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton".