Ian Lorimer
Director
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
Specials
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.
Released Nov. 12, 1996
Episode 29 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Game Show, Music
Keywords: tmdb.pop-culture, tmdb.pop-music, tmdb.panel-show, imdb.four-word-title, imdb.band-name-in-title, imdb.quiz-show, imdb.non-fiction + 6 more, imdb.pop-music, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.rock-star, imdb.pop-star, imdb.celebrity, imdb.quiz-game-show
Production Companies: Talkback Thames
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - 1st Series Compilation
Feb. 21, 1997, midnight
S0E2 - Merry Mind the Buzzcocks
Boy George, Noddy Holder, Louise Wener, Jonathan Ross
Dec. 29, 1997, midnight
S0E3 - Never Rewind the Buzzcocks
An exclusive Video Killed the Radio Star edition of the hit music quiz show with host Mark Lamarr and resident team captains Phil Jupitus and Sean Hughes. With guests Jonathan Ross, Sarah Cracknell (St Etienne), Noddy Holder, Math Priest (Dodgy) and Mandy Smith.
As well as the usual laughs (The Intros round, ID Parade, Dance Hell etc.) there are three extra ‘Rock Hotel’ rounds. Jonathan Ross switches from suit-wearing smoothie to hotel trashing rock bad boy while Noddy and Math find brand new ways of hiding ladies underwear. Also, gasp as Sarah helps Phil dress as a roadie even fatter than himself!
S0E4 - Christmas Special 1998
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.
Dec. 30, 1998, midnight
S0E5 - A Moving Tribute (Compilation)
A best of compilation for series 21.
Feb. 14, 2008, midnight
S0E6 - Buzzcocks... Imagine a Mildly Amusing Panel Show
Alan Yentob joins Simon Amstell to look back over the series' most talked about moments, including Amy Whitehouse spitting, Preston doing the walk of shame and Lily Allen looking like Olive from On the Buses.
June 20, 2007, midnight
S0E7 - Technically, The Best Series Ever
A look back at what were technically some excellent moments from series 22. Featuring a galaxy of technically good celebrity bookings and many, many technically funny sentences.
Jan. 16, 2009, midnight
S0E8 - The Best Of Never Mind The Buzzcocks Exclusive DVD Featurette
Never Mind the Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell and team captain Phill Jupitus have a rare out of hours get together to look back at some exclusive, never-before-aired, deleted material from the last 3 series. This Exclusive DVD Featurette includes clips ranging from the too rude, too drunk, too nasty, too sweary, too awkward and in absolutely no instances too funny for TV.
Nov. 16, 2009, midnight
S0E9 - Red Button: Bryan Ferry vs. Ferries
Sept. 30, 2009, midnight
S0E10 - Red Button: Wizzard vs. Wizards
Oct. 8, 2009, midnight
S0E11 - Red Button: R2D2 vs. U2
Oct. 15, 2009, midnight
S0E12 - Red Button: Cold Sores vs. Coldplay
Oct. 22, 2009, midnight
S0E13 - Red Button: Cat Stevens vs. Cats
Oct. 29, 2009, midnight
S0E14 - Red Button: Brian Eno vs. The Beano
Nov. 4, 2009, midnight
S0E15 - Red Button: Van Morrison vs. A Morrison's Van
Nov. 11, 2009, midnight
S0E16 - Red Button: Pixie Lott vs. Lots of Pixies
Nov. 18, 2009, midnight
S0E17 - Red Button: Aerosmith vs. The Smiths
Nov. 25, 2009, midnight
S0E18 - Red Button: Velvet Underground vs. London Underground
Dec. 2, 2009, midnight
S0E19 - Red Button: The Doors vs. Doors
Dec. 9, 2009, midnight
S0E20 - Red Button: Buzzcocks vs. Christmas
Dec. 16, 2009, midnight
S0E21 - Red Button: iPods and Dog Biscuit Dreams
Is there anything Meat Loaf won’t do for love ? Did Steve Jobs really invent the iPod ? What really happened on the day the music died and who actually let the dogs out ? Find out the answer to these ponderings and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
This Week: iPods and Dog Biscuit Dreams
Oct. 21, 2010, midnight
S0E22 - Red Button: Beiber Beaver and Florence Against The Machine
What is the best way to tell off Justin Bieber ? Was there a Ninja in the Village People ? Who are the biggest pool hall hustlers out of Florence and The Machine and Rage Against The Machine ? Find out the answer to these ponderings and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Oct. 28, 2010, midnight
S0E23 - Red Button: Poking Gaga and Fishing with Courtney Love
What is the secret to Courtney Love's Pike fishing skills ? How does Lady Gaga decide what to wear in the morning ? Who would win out of a fight between Queen and Prince ? Find out the answer to these quandaries and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Nov. 4, 2010, midnight
S0E24 - Red Button: Bowie's Boots and Winehouse's Flip-flops
Does Amy Winehouse really own a boat sized flip-flop ? How does Paul Weller keep such lovely shoes ? What was Jimmy Nail’s worst song ? Find out the answers to these feet-based quandaries and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Nov. 11, 2010, midnight
S0E25 - Red Button: Kiss Kings and Lou Reed’s Panda Eyes
Who has the best make up in rock ? Who is better out of The Beach Boys and The Beastie Boys ? How do you solve a problem like Maria ? Find out the answer to these musical conundrums and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Nov. 18, 2010, midnight
S0E26 - Red Button: Three Muskehounds and the Death Of Morph
What was the greatest childhood theme song ? Who started the Aardman fire ? Does anyone wear pasta jewellery ? Find out the answer to these troubling childhood questions and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Nov. 25, 2010, midnight
S0E27 - Red Button: Jagger's Crayons and Crinkle Cuts
What crayons does Mick Jagger use ? How long can a stretch Armstrong be stretched ? What is best: Lego or Stickle Bricks ? Find out the answers to these troubling childhood questions and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks' Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Dec. 2, 2010, midnight
S0E28 - Red Button: Magnum Teresa and The Hungry Hippos
Who will be the next Sugababe ? Who is the happiest man in rock ? Who is the oldest Chuckle Brother ? Find out the answer to these troubling pop culture questions and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Dec. 9, 2010, midnight
S0E29 - Red Button: Iggy's Jellyfish and Bowie’s Shepherd’s Pie
How see-through are Iggy Pop’s trousers ? What is Bowie’s latest look ? What are pandas really all about ?
Dec. 16, 2010, midnight
S0E30 - Red Button: Twitter Mums and Ringing Ears
Are ringing ears the sign of a good gig ? Are all mums on Twitter ? Who is rock's No. 1 Bill and Ben lover ? Find out the answer to these rogue questions and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Dec. 21, 2010, midnight
S0E31 - Red Button: Zombie Elvis and the Corduroy Zebra
Need top West End musical tips ? Love Elvis ? Love zombies ? Love felt animals on grown men’s hands ? This is the place for you… as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Dec. 30, 2010, midnight
S0E32 - Red Button: Bez Pez, Welsh Pandas and The Funk
Are all pandas Welsh ? Is there a fake Facebook Noel ? Is spinning in circles really fast good fun for five year olds ? Find out the answer to these top conundrums and more as Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding answer your questions and put the music world to rights.
Jan. 3, 2011, midnight
S0E33 - Online Extra: The Sixties To The Noughties
In this exclusive red button extras of Buzzcocks, Phill and Noel battle through the decades defining their best bands ever.
Jan. 5, 2011, midnight
S0E34 - Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People Special
Special episode recorded as part of the 24 hour panel people Comic Relief marathon. David Walliams hosts. Guest Captains are Robert Webb and Neil Tennant. Also on the show are Alexa Chung, Chris O'Dowd, Matt Edmondson and Nick Grimshaw.
March 6, 2011, midnight
S0E35 - Children In Need Special 2011
Special Children in Need edition of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Katy Brand hosts with guests Harry Judd, Arlene Phillips, Claire Richards and Shaun Williamson.
Nov. 18, 2011, midnight
S0E36 - Sport Relief Special 2012
Special Sport Relief edition of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. With host Jake Humphrey and guests Louise Redknapp, Mel C, Austin Healey, and Tim Lovejoy.
March 23, 2012, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 8478 min.
Released: Nov. 12, 1996
Last Air Date: Jan. 15, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 15 / 14+
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