Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
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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0x01 1st Series Compilation

21 February, 1997 10:00 pm

0x03 Never Rewind the Buzzcocks - Noddy Holder, Sarah Cracknell, Jonathan Ross, Mandy Smith

02 November, 1998 10:00 pm
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!

0x05 A Moving Tribute (Compilation)

14 February, 2008 10:00 pm
A best of compilation for series 21.

0x06 Buzzcocks... Imagine a Mildly Amusing Panel Show

20 June, 2007 10:00 pm
Alan Yentob in a highly thoughtful, insightful and rare interview with Simon Amstell about the pressures of hosting the popular pop music quiz, Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Yentob also takes a look back at the most talked-about moments from the series, including Amy Winehouse spitting, Preston walking and Lily Allen controversially wearing funny glasses.

0x07 Technically, The Best Series Ever

16 January, 2009 10:00 pm
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.

0x08 The Best Of Never Mind The Buzzcocks Exclusive DVD Featurette

16 November, 2009 10:00 pm
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.

0x11 Red Button: R2D2 vs. U2

15 October, 2009 10:00 pm

0x19 Red Button: The Doors vs. Doors

09 December, 2009 10:00 pm

0x21 Red Button: iPods and Dog Biscuit Dreams

21 October, 2010 10:00 pm
Is there anything Meatloaf 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

0x22 Red Button: Beiber Beaver and Florence Against The Machine

28 October, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x23 Red Button: Poking Gaga and Fishing with Courtney Love

04 November, 2010 10:00 pm
What is the secret to Courtney Loves 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.

0x24 Red Button: Bowie's Boots and Winehouse's Flip-flops

11 November, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x25 Red Button: Kiss Kings and Lou Reed’s Panda Eyes

18 November, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x26 Red Button: Three Muskerhounds and the Death Of Morph

25 November, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x27 Red Button: Jagger's Crayons and Crinkle Cuts

02 December, 2010 10:00 pm
What crayons does Mick Jagger use? How long can a stretch Armstrong be stretched? What is best Lego or Stickle bricks? 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

0x28 Red Button: Magnum Teresa and The Hungry Hippos

09 December, 2010 10:00 pm
Who will be the next Sugarbabe? 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.

0x29 Red Button: Iggy's Jellyfish and Bowie’s Shepherd’s Pie

16 December, 2010 10:00 pm
How see through are Iggy Pop’s trousers? What is Bowie’s latest look? What are pandas really all about?

0x30 Red Button: Twitter Mums and Ringing Ears

21 December, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x31 Red Button: Zombie Elvis and the Corduroy Zebra

30 December, 2010 10:00 pm
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.

0x32 Red Button: Bez Pez, Welsh Pandas and The Funk

03 January, 2011 10:00 pm
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.

0x33 Online Extra: The Sixties To The Noughties

05 January, 2011 10:00 pm
In this exclusive red button extras of Buzzcocks, Phill and Noel battle through the decades defining their best bands ever.

0x34 Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People Special

06 March, 2011 10:00 pm
Special episode recorded as part of the 24 hour panel people comic relief marathon. David Walliams hosts, Guest Captains are Robert Webb and Neil Tennent. Also on the show are Alexa Chung, Chris O'Dowd, Matt Edmondson and Nick Grimshaw.

0x35 Children In Need Special 2011

18 November, 2011 10:00 pm
Special Children in Need edition of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Katy Brand Hosts with guests Harry Judd, Arlene Phillps, Clare Richards and Shaun Williamson.

0x36 Sport Relief Special 2012

23 March, 2012 10:00 pm
Special Sport Relief edition of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. With host Jake Humphrey and guests Louise Redknapp, Mel C, Austin Healey, and Tim Lovejoy.

0x37 Backstage Buzzcocks: Mark Hoppus from blink-182

21 September, 2012 10:00 pm
Mark Hoppus talks to us backstage in the make-up room, and gets excited about joining the Buzzcocks panel with an Olympic hero.

0x38 Backstage Buzzcocks: Gareth and Wretch party after the show

01 October, 2012 10:00 pm
Having finally bonded during the show, Gareth Malone and Wretch 32 end up backstage together, partying hard with their new friends. And Gareth is definitely having fun. Honest.

0x39 Backstage Buzzcocks: Mena Suvari talks to us before the show

08 October, 2012 10:00 pm
American Beauty star Mena Suvari is getting a little nervous backstage about her Buzzcocks debut - and one round in particular is making her anxious...

0x40 Backstage Buzzcocks: What's Jack Whitehall's favourite album?

08 October, 2012 10:00 pm
Jack gives us a little insight into his favourite album, and the artists that appear on it... It may not be quite what you expect.

0x41 Backstage Buzzcocks: Paul Foot takes us through his 'uniform'

08 October, 2012 10:00 pm
Comedian Paul Foot is in his dressing room, describing the outfit (or uniform, in fact) he will be wearing for the show - including his "Showbiz Shoes" and "Shirt of Neutrality".

0x42 Backstage Buzzcocks: David O'Doherty talks backstage about offering Ne-Yo a helping hand

26 October, 2012 10:00 pm
David O'Doherty joins us for another episode of Buzzcocks, can our audience live up to the 8000 strong crowd he experienced doing Never Mind the Buzzcocks Live at Latitude festival?

0x43 Backstage Buzzcocks: Host Richard Ayoade shows his nerves backstage

06 November, 2012 10:00 pm
Host Richard Ayoade's reveals his only pre show ritual is to not collapse in a puddle - fingers crossed!

0x44 Backstage Buzzcocks: Noel Fielding talks with guest Ed Sheeran backstage about their chances

06 November, 2012 10:00 pm
Noel Fielding tells Ed Sheeran about the secret to Buzzcocks success is how the team bonds.

0x45 Backstage Buzzcocks: Guest Caroline Flack talks to us on set after the show

12 November, 2012 10:00 pm
Guest Caroline Flack reflects on the show and what she has learned

0x46 Backstage Buzzcocks: Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding discuss Phill's top hosts

19 November, 2012 10:00 pm
It's the 250th ever episode of Buzzcocks and Phill reveals his all time favourite guests and hosts from as well as who his dream host would be…

0x47 Backstage Buzzcocks: We talk to musical guest Paloma Faith

29 November, 2012 10:00 pm
With her rehearsal time spent eating sausages and talking about nothing, it seems Paloma may not be as prepared for the show as she would like. She does however have her secret super power under wraps if required!

0x48 Backstage Buzzcocks: Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are back!

23 September, 2013 10:00 pm
Phill and Noel are back for series 27 of Nevermind the Buzzcocks. Watch them secretly discuss how they plan to beat each other, as they kick of the brand new series.

0x49 Backstage Buzzcocks: John Hannah gets the backstage jitters

23 September, 2013 10:00 pm
Our first host of Series 27, John Hannah, talks about his opening night nerves.

0x50 Backstage Buzzcocks: An insight into James Acaster

23 September, 2013 10:00 pm
James Acaster gives us an insight to his pre-show preparations and personal habits.

0x51 Backstage Buzzcocks: Dave Myers is super prepared

23 September, 2013 10:00 pm
One half of Hairy Bikers and Strictly sensation, Dave Myers, is ready for what series 27 throws at him.

0x52 Backstage Buzzcocks: Access All Areas with Isy Suttie

27 September, 2013 10:00 pm
Isy Suttie is backstage at Buzzcocks. As well as giving you a sneak peak into her glamourous dressing room, she also answers some hard cutting questions.

0x53 Backstage Buzzcocks: Stacey Solomon's Interrogation

27 September, 2013 10:00 pm
Stacey Soloman answers some tough questions backstage at Buzzcoks. She expresses her real feelings towards the colour yellow and reveals the truth behind her glowing tan.

0x54 Backstage Buzzcocks: Lethal Bizzle is hyped up for Buzzcocks

27 September, 2013 10:00 pm
In his "Dench" dressing room, Lethal Bizzle explains exactly how excited he is to be on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. After a five year hiatus he is back with a vengeance, ready to win

0x55 Backstage Buzzcocks: Ana Matronic

07 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Ana Matronic's prayers have been answered as finally gets a seat on Buzzcocks. Backstage she reveals why she's such a superfan and expresses her true feels about host Peter Andre.

0x56 Backstage Buzzcocks: Charles Cave shares his thoughts on host Peter Andre

07 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Backstage on Buzzcocks, Charles Cave discusses an interesting rumour about Peter Andre, involving the removal of a body part in order to access an intimate area - but is it true?

0x57 Backstage Buzzcocks: Phill and Noel's Pre-Buzzcocks Business

07 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Phill and Noel go through their panel guest for this week's Buzzcocks. They discuss their frosty plans for Ice Queen Jason Gardiner.

0x58 Backstage Buzzcocks: Tony Law is back for his third appearance on Buzzcocks

07 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Backstage, Tony Law unmasks his 'friends' from the pub who are always on hand to help him prepare for his appearances on Buzzcocks.

0x59 Backstage Buzzcocks: Peter Andre on presenting Buzzcocks

07 October, 2013 10:00 pm
How hard can hosting Never Mind the Buzzcocks be? Probably very hard. Peter Andre is backstage preparing to underake the task and tells all to our cameras.

0x60 Backstage Buzzcocks: Noel Fielding shares hosting advice with Sara Cox

14 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Noel Fielding knows a thing or two about Never Mind the Buzzcocks, particularly the stuff you don't get to see on the TV. He kindly offers some 'useful' advice to host Sara Cox.

0x61 Backstage Buzzcocks: Jake Humphrey

14 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Jake Humphrey answers our Backstage Buzzcocks questions. He reveals what one hour in Iggy Azalea's company is really like and why he's used his wife's shaving products.

0x62 Backstage Buzzcocks: Matt Richardson

14 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Comedian and host of the Xtra Factor Matt Richardson is backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Ever wondered what the first album he bought was? His answer will make you feel old.

0x63 Backstage Buzzcocks: Alice Levine

21 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Alice Levine is backstage gearing up to appear on Nevermind the Buzzcocks. But first she answers some probing questions about time travel, The Honeyz and super powers!

0x64 Backstage Buzzcocks: James Arthur

21 October, 2013 10:00 pm
X Factor winner James Arthur, is backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks in his ACDC t-shirt. Find out more about him, including which dead person he'd most like to meet.

0x65 Backstage Buzzcocks: Kristen prepares for her hosting debut

21 October, 2013 10:00 pm
Kristen Schaal is getting ready to host Buzzcocks. She gives an insight into the world of showbiz and explains how her nerves are affecting her bodily functions.

0x66 Backstage Buzzcocks: David O'Doherty

21 October, 2013 10:00 pm
David O'Doherty has been preparing for his latest appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks in his dressing room. With only minutes to go, what is he doing to prepare?

0x67 Backstage Buzzcocks: Huey Morgan

05 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Fun Lovin' Criminals legendary frontman Huey Morgan is about to go on set at Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He answers our questions in the makeup chair.

0x68 Backstage Buzzcocks: Paul Foot

05 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Paul Foot is preparing for his appearance on NMTB. How does he prepare for the show - frantically writing jokes, reading music news or painting pictures? Which do you think?

0x69 Backstage Buzzcocks: Laura Whitmore

05 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Laura Whitmore needs just two things to prepare for tonight's recording of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. But what on Earth are they? Watch this video and find out!

0x70 Backstage Buzzcocks: Lissie

05 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Lissie answers our questions backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Find out which round she's taking seriously and how much homework she's done on the show.

0x71 Backstage Buzzcocks: Seann Walsh

12 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Seann Walsh is very bored backstage at NMTB - to be fair, we do get them there far too early. He tells us how he's spending his time as well as why he never learned to dance.

0x72 Backstage Buzzcocks: Michael Bolton

12 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Moments after hosting Nevermind the Buzzcocks, we speak to host Michael Bolton. Find out his reaction to the show and what he really thought about his hosting skills.

0x73 Backstage Buzzcocks: Alex Brooker

18 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Alex Brooker, star of The Last Leg, is backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Used to Channel 4 budgets, how does a BBC Two dressing room compare?

0x74 Backstage Buzzcocks: Chris Ramsey

26 November, 2013 10:00 pm
In the privacy of his dressing room, Chris Ramsey answers our film related questions ahead of the Buzzcocks Movie Special. Find out what really happened when he met Tom Hanks.

0x75 Backstage Buzzcocks: Noel and Phill prepare for the Movie Special

26 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Team captains, Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus, have decided to come dressed as their favourite movie characters in honour of Buzzcocks Movie Special.

0x76 Backstage Buzzcocks: Alfie Boe

26 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Alfie Boe is backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks ahead of our Movie Special. We asked him some fun questions which opened old wounds about not getting the Les Misérables lead.

0x77 Backstage Buzzcocks: Redd Pepper

28 November, 2013 10:00 pm
We unmask the voice behind movie trailers, as legendary voice over artist Redd Pepper is backstage on Nevermind the Buzzcocks answering our questions ahead our Movie Special.

0x78 Backstage Buzzcocks: Tom Fletcher

28 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Tom Fletcher - star of McFly shares his film secrets ahead our Never Mind the Buzzcocks Movie Special. He reveals what film makes him cry like a baby.

0x79 Backstage Buzzcocks: Emma Willis

28 November, 2013 10:00 pm
Ahead of the Buzzcocks Movie Special, Emma Willis reveals which Hollywood hunk she'd want to play her leading man and how she's "technically" been in a real movie!

0x80 Backstage Buzzcocks: Aston Merrygold

02 December, 2013 10:00 pm
Aston Merrygold from boyband JLS is asked some questions backstage at Never Mind The Buzzcocks before being rudely interrupted by Noel Fielding.

0x81 Backstage Buzzcocks: Jamie Cullum

02 December, 2013 10:00 pm
Jamie Cullum chats to us after recording for Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Find out what he thought about guest host Dizzee Rascal and being part of Team Phill.

0x82 Backstage Buzzcocks: Roisin Conaty, Matty Healy and Gabby Logan

26 September, 2014 10:00 pm
We’ve got Gabby Logan, Phill Jupitus and Matty from The 1975 cleaning up the rumour mill – has Gabby slept with Shearer? Is Phill gay? Did Matt sleep with Quincy Jones’ daughter? You'll just have to watch to find out!

0x83 Backstage Buzzcocks: Seann Walsh, Stacey Solomon, Ella Eyre and Harrison Koisser

03 October, 2014 10:00 pm
What bird would Stacey be? What does Ella Eyre do on her tour bus? Why is Phill eating Harrison from Peace? Find out about our guests’ darkest dreams and most rock’n’roll moments as we go backstage...

0x84 Backstage Buzzcocks: Alex Brooker, Sara Pascoe, John Cooper Clarke and Amelia Lily

13 October, 2014 10:00 pm
Find out if John Cooper Clarke is a zombie, why Sara Pascoe is stealing kittens and how Amelia Lily wet herself...

0x85 Backstage Buzzcocks: James Acaster, Kerry Godliman and Har Mar Superstar

17 October, 2014 10:00 pm
James Acaster reveals the title of his autobiographical film, Kerry Godliman isn't feeling 'amazeballs' and Har Mar Superstar talks about camping...

0x86 Backstage Buzzcocks: Paul Foot, Sara Cox and Fuse ODG

03 November, 2014 10:00 pm
Paul Foot wants to get out of his depth in Dover, Sara Cox reveals her bleeding abilities and Fuse ODG does the expected in a hotel room.

0x87 Backstage Buzzcocks: Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett & Ana Matronic

11 November, 2014 10:00 pm
Joe Lycett, Ana Matronic and Aisling Bea talk death and Cara Delevingne.

0x88 Backstage Buzzcocks: Sarah Millican, Lethal Bizzle, Michael Ball & Gemma Cairney

20 November, 2014 10:00 pm
Lethal Bizzle talks baths, Sarah Millican reveals her sleeping habits, Gemma Cairney mentions eyes, and Michael Ball drops in a hangover – join us backstage at Never Mind the Buzzcocks!

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