TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Never Mind the Buzzcocks premiered November 12, 1996. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
In the first show of the series, team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined by Olympian Greg Rutherford, N-Dubz's Fazer, comedienne Sarah Millican and Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 with guest host Kathy Burke.
Written by Martin TrenamanGuest stars Kathy Burke, Sarah Millican, Fazer, Mark Hoppus, Greg Rutherford
Episode 2
Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.
Written by Martin Trenaman
Episode 3
Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on Buzzcocks is comedian Jack Whitehall, who takes over hosting duties. American Pie actress Mena Suvari and Danny from McFly also pop in for some pop quiz comedy capers.
Written by Martin Trenaman
Episode 4
Having taken over hosting duties on the Radio One Breakfast Show, Nick Grimshaw does the same on the anarchic music quiz. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by singer Conor Maynard.
Written by Martin Trenaman
Episode 5
Comedian Lee Mack steps up to the comedy pop quiz plate for Buzzcocks hosting duties, and with Noel Fielding away, his team captains are Professor Green and Phill Jupitus.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 6
R&B superstar Ne-Yo takes control of the show this week. Joining team captains Noel and Phill are Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty, Aiden Grimshaw and Mercury Prize nominee Delilah.
Guest stars Delilah
Episode 7
The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade hosts the pop quiz. Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby and Noisettes singer Shingai Shoniwa also join the team for some pop-quiz antics.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 8
Richard Madeley joins team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus as the guest host. On the panel are Sugababe Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, and comedian Seann Walsh.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 9
Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by host, musical comedian Alex Horne and his band. Olympian and Strictly star Louis Smith and Paloma Faith also join in the comedy pop quiz capers alongside comedians Josh Widdicombe and Tony Law.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 10
Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak and Michelle Heaton.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 11
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.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 12
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.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode 13
Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey, and comedian Joey Page.
Where to watch Never Mind the BuzzcocksEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Phill JupitusSelf- Team Captain
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Bill BaileySelf
Noel FieldingSelf- Team Captain
Simon AmstellSelf - Presenter
Rhod GilbertSelf - Presenter
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BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
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