Never Mind the Buzzcocks — Season 1
10 episodesFirst aired 12 November 1996
E1Matthew Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Richard Fairbrass, Donna McPhail
Nov 199630m
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.
- E2
Shovell, Ashley Slater, Cathy Dennis, Graham Norton
Nov 199630m
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.
- E3
Martin Chambers, Andy McCluskey, David McAlmont, Bob Mortimer
Nov 199630m
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.
- E4
Billy Bragg, Sarah Cracknell, Suggs, Jeff Green
Dec 199630m
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.
- E5
Nick Heyward, Marcella Detroit, Martin Rossiter, Jonathan Ross
Dec 199630m
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.
- E6
Jake Burns, Bob Mills, Richie Wermerling, Tony Wright
Jan 199730m
Mark Lamarr introduces the pop quiz, with teams captained by comedians Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus. Executive producer Peter Fincham
- E7
Peter Hook, Ace, Clare Grogan, Alan Davies
Jan 199730m
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
- E8
Adam Ant, Crispin Hunt, Jo Whiley, John Thomson
Jan 199730m
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.
- E9
Glenn Tilbrook, Neil Hannon, Lauren Laverne, Mark Thomas
Feb 199730m
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.
- E10
The Best Bits of Series 1
Feb 199730m
A compilation of the best moments from the first series, with chairman Mark Lamarr and captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus.
