The BEST episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks season 26

Every episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks season 26!

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

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
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Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, Shingai Shoniwa
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7.79
53 votes

#1 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, Shingai Shoniwa

Season 26 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
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Jack Whitehall, Mena Suvari, Danny Jones, Celia Pacquola, Paul Foot
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7.54
54 votes

#2 - Jack Whitehall, Mena Suvari, Danny Jones, Celia Pacquola, Paul Foot

Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
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7.48
46 votes

#3 - 250th Episode Special - Richard Madeley, Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, Seann Walsh, Andrew O'Neill

Season 26 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2012

Richard Madeley joins team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus as the guest host. On the panel are Sugababe Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre,comedian Seann Walsh and Andrew O'Neill.

Directors: Nick Harris
Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Amy Macdonald, Lemar, Professor Green, Chris Ramsey
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7.46
46 votes

#4 - Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Amy Macdonald, Lemar, Professor Green, Chris Ramsey

Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Radio DJs Special - Nick Grimshaw, Joe Lycett, Fred Macpherson, Conor Maynard, Nancy Dell'Olio
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7.45
44 votes

#5 - Radio DJs Special - Nick Grimshaw, Joe Lycett, Fred Macpherson, Conor Maynard, Nancy Dell'Olio

Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, Tony Law
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7.40
48 votes

#6 - Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, Tony Law

Season 26 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford, Mark Hoppus
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7.37
52 votes

#7 - Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford, Mark Hoppus

Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Stephen Mangan, Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton, Katherine Ryan, Sway
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7.36
45 votes

#8 - Stephen Mangan, Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton, Katherine Ryan, Sway

Season 26 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2012

Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton, Katherine Ryan and Sway.

Directors: Nick Harris
Ne-Yo, Delilah, Aiden Grimshaw, Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty
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7.33
48 votes

#9 - Ne-Yo, Delilah, Aiden Grimshaw, Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty

Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound
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7.20
45 votes

#10 - Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound

Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
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7.19
37 votes

#11 - Series 26 Highlights

Season 26 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Christmas Special - Bob Mortimer, Mel C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey, Joey Page
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7.17
42 votes

#12 - Christmas Special - Bob Mortimer, Mel C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey, Joey Page

Season 26 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris
Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, Jason Manford
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7.15
40 votes

#13 - Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, Jason Manford

Season 26 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2012

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.

Directors: Nick Harris