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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!

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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 Fan Favorite
    Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 2 - Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    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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  2. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 1 - Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    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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  3. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 3 - Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    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 5 - Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    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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  5. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 10 - The Best Bits of Series 1
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    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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  6. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 6 - Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
    6.4/10(23 votes)

    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 8 - Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    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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  8. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 9 - Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
    6.4/10(22 votes)

    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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  9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 4 - Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    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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  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 1 Episode 7 - Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
    6.3/10(24 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Steve Bendelack and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/1996. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail".