Never Mind the Buzzcocks
It's the comedy quiz show that marries music with celebrity humiliation, now with Simon Amstell at the helm.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is technically a gameshow, but it's more like an embarrassment engine into which celebrities are ruthlessly fed.
The ringmaster of humiliation was originally Mark Lamarr, who eventually left for pastures new, and the show then welcomed a series of guest hosts, including one Simon Amstell, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of music despite being about 12.
Since taking over as host full time, Amstell has good-naturedly victimised hordes of self-important poptarts, most famously Preston from Ordinary Boys who stormed out in a girly huff.
The only way to defeat the Amstell is to either affect John Barrowman-levels of cheerful charm, or go weirdly berserk. Perhaps the greatest follower of the latter path has been Amy Winehouse, who lovingly caressed Amstell's face, spat on the floor and declared that she would rather have "cat AIDS" than duet with Katie Melua. Guess Amy won't be part of the next Live Aid song, then.
When is it on?
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is next on at 9:00 pm
on Thursday, 26th November on Dave.
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
New. Join Simon Amstell for more pop trivia in the lively music quiz. Show stalwart Phill Jupitus is joined by guest captain Dermot O'Leary plus Arlene Phillips and Robert Webb.
- On at 9:00 pm on Thursday, 26th November on Dave
- On at 10:00 pm on Thursday, 26th November on Dave Ja Vu
- On at 11:00 pm on Thursday, 26th November on Dave
- On at 12:00 am on Friday, 27th November on Dave Ja Vu
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Top 5 most memorable Buzzcocks guests
Some have been funny, some confused and some simply drunk. But all have suffered at the tongue of baby-faced assassin Simon Amstell.
Simon Amstell vs Mark Lamarr
It’s a battle royal between the 50s throwback and the curly-haired upstart, but which of them has been the best presenter?
Pub trivia
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Prince's full name is Prince Rogers Nelson - he was named after the Prince Rogers Trio, his father's old jazz band.
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Norah Jones is the daughter of Ravi Shankar – the legendary Indian musician who taught Beatle George Harrison to play the sitar. Her real name is Geethali Norah Jones Shankar.
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Next time you catch a repeat of the Fast Show, keep your eyes peeled during the Competitive Dad sketches. One of them features an appearance from none other than Amy Winehouse – then a fresh-faced 14-year-old pupil at Sylvia Young Theatre School.
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As well as being rather too fond of fast food, Elvis also had a fetish for police badges. He was so obsessed with collecting them that he paid a special visit to the White House to pick up a narcotics agency badge from President Nixon.
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Madonna started her career as a drummer in an 80s band called The Breakfast Club. She went onto become part of another group called Emmy before finally deciding to go it alone as a singer.
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Contrary to popular belief, David Bowie's eyes aren't two different colours. The truth is that one pupil has been permanently enlarged ever since he got punched in the face at school.
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Jack White of The White Stripes is fixated with the number three. He often signs his name Jack White III, owns a record company called Third Man Records, and has gone under the alias Three Quid. Why? While working as an upholsterer years ago, Jack noticed three staples holding some fabric to a piece of furniture, and became fixated with the number for evermore. As you do.
Simon Amstell profile
Take one part sarcasm, add two parts wit, mix vigorously and you have Simon Amstell.
Comments
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Megannnnnx | 7 Nov 09
i loveeee it x
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knobby67 | 30 Oct 09
love buzzcocks just lost the edge without amstell mr fieldiing is a diamond.
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chelseaclive | 27 Oct 09
I love Buzzcocks despite being 60 next year. Amstell was a legend, but the guest hosts have been exceleent so far. Thought I'd miss Bill Bailey too, but Noel Fielding is superbly witty. Keep it coming Buzzcocks!
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ChrisL28492 | 20 Oct 09
Whoever hots Never Mind The Buzzcocks i will watch this show it is amazing!!!!!!!!!
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ChrisL28492 | 19 Oct 09
whoever hots i never mid the buzzcocks i will watch the show it is amazing
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ChrisL28492 | 19 Oct 09
whoever hosts the i will still watch it is amazing
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cockroach | 5 Oct 09
Again, please show different episodes for a change - I've seen the "James Lance" and "KT Tunstall" ones so many times I'm sick of 'em!
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spacecoke | 29 Sep 09
best tv show please show more or even a full day of just buzzcocks :) simon is awsome, sux if he realy is leavin :(
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AmyyyDeee | 9 Sep 09
One of the best shows on tv. Can't believe Simon Amstell is leaving the show it will be nothing without him. He was far better than Mark Lamarr.
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The Almighty Zaphod | 3 Sep 09
Signing up for this site was easily the most stressful and now pointless thing I've done all week.
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The Almighty Zaphod | 3 Sep 09
Best show on Dave. Why isn't available to watch on this site?
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Tomboy3830 | 31 Aug 09
Hay Simon, I think your really HOT, Talented, funny and clever...Thanks for you Tom x P.S. do you want a date? lol
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Ben E | 11 Aug 09
Is Simon really leaving? the show will be nothing without him. MORE BUZZCOCKS durin the week dave!
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lewis12 | 9 Aug 09
Buzzcocks-the dream show!
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Darryl1991 | 8 Aug 09
I always have liked the show as the quiz is to do with music! Mark Lamarr the orginal presenter is better Simon Amstell but he has a certain way of taking the nick off the guests! PLEASE PLAY MORE OF THE SHOW, IT'S GREAT!
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Danni21 | 15 Jul 09
I have been watching never mind the buzzcocks for many years . I never get tired of simon slagging off guests , or the general feel of the show . I can see myself watching never mind the buzzcocks , in many years to come .
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AlmightyNaji | 26 Jun 09
I don't want Simon Amstell to leave!! :'-( He makes Buzzcocks great!
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TheUltimateDaveGeek | 20 Jun 09
I can't believe Simons leaving! :( He's the best thing to happen to the show! Since he started it had become alot more funny and interesting to watch. One of the best shows on DAVE!
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trickle100 | 10 Jun 09
this show is great may it roll on foever !!!!
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LisaSavage | 27 May 09
Buzzcocks will never be the same if he leaves :'(
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Benten10X | 25 Apr 09
Simon Amstell is leaving Buzzcocks! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! Type in simon amstell in google.*cries*
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Amziee-xx | 16 Apr 09
any chance you can show series 22, episode 10, the one with dappy from n-dubz, dermot o'leary and areleen phillips, thanks (Y) x
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coolkitten22 | 12 Apr 09
I dont know how this has got on the Never mind the buzzcocks page, but my post is about red dwarf. I think the new series part 1 & 2 was absolute rubbish!!!!! why cant they leave it where it had the most to gain back in the 1990s, it was fab back then, now it is just middle aged men trying to get some money, and frankly it is going nowhere. I wont be watching the 3rd instalment tonight,and I certainly will not be buying it when it comes available on dvd. Th old ones are the best, please please please stop ruining our perspectives, stop making a mockery of these good old prgrams, the new ones will never be as good. coolkitten
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holliee | 12 Apr 09
no way! simon amstell is amazing! and the show's fab, so stop complaining about how you miss mark lamarr! simons been presenting it for ages now, so if it's taken you this long to notice, then obviously you dont miss mark that much.
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keithB65770 | 12 Apr 09
show more with mark lamaar he was alot better than that idiot simon amstell barnsley bob
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randomchicken | 1 Apr 09
Will they make another series again? it was so funny!!
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Captain Swift | 31 Mar 09
Brilliant, Witty and err.. Brilliant.
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nen1309 | 13 Mar 09
Can someone help please. Who was the guest in the lineup on the show aired March 11th at 11pm? And the name of the Boy Band he was from? His name was something like "Cal Carlson" or "Carl Carlton", something like that. Totally forgot the name of the group though. Many Thanks.
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Eurwen x | 7 Mar 09
hey i just wanted 2 say the episode with the chair was hilariouse !!! simon amstell is sooo funny !!! i love him !!!
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CheroElizabeth92 | 24 Feb 09
Simon Amstell is soo much better at presenting the show than Mark Lamarr it is just amazing and constantly has me in stitches!! =D xx
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Eurwen x | 8 Feb 09
i looovee !!! simon amstell anyone who knows me will tell you this and i think he is so much better that mark lamarr , he is alot more witty nd clever with his jokes and anyone who says diffrent has no sence of humor or atleast not a good sence of humor !
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clumsycluts | 4 Feb 09
My favourite programme but please put more of the ones with mark lamar presenting it its way better plz
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terri5784 | 24 Jan 09
never mind the buzzcocks is so cool and simon amstell
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lottielady | 24 Jan 09
Simon Amstrell rules, but still, the show is funny it's self!
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x--alice--x | 9 Jan 09
I Absoulutly LOVE This Show Simon Amstrell Is Amazing (L) Favourite Show Ever
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badabing badaboom | 6 Jan 09
Thankyouthankyouthankyou for ACTUALLY getting these Lamarr episodes you said you would. It makes me incredibly happy. =]
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mac-616 | 3 Jan 09
I LOVE Buzzcocks! I'll miss Bill Bailey, he was hilarious, though... Amstell rules!
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The Golden Girl_xxx | 1 Jan 09
Buzzcocks is so funny and I love Simon
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X...Emma-lou...X | 26 Dec 08
I love simon so funny and cute top gear is a good programme what with jermey voice and richard looks and james's ermmmm hair????
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Space Alien | 20 Dec 08
Simon Amstell can bully anyone he wants, not Ed Byrne though. I think Simon is awesome, but noone will ever ever replace Mark Lamarr!!!
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fredrules5489 | 6 Dec 08
I think the use of the black kitten on tonight's Buzzcocks in order to stop people swearing was wrong.We live in a sick world ,a world where hardly a day goes by without another story of cruelty to animals ,whoever came up with this idea of using a dumb animal in order to stop "humans" using foul language in my opinion, should be" fired" !!!
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Conquest | 3 Dec 08
'Tis a fantastic show, Simon is awesome. :)
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sammy8000 | 19 Nov 08
i love the show but top gears much much much much much much much much much much better lol
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Fizzwidgit | 11 Nov 08
This is an absolutely cracking show. More funny than.... dare I say it.... Mock the Week? Yes, it is.
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badabing badaboom | 3 Nov 08
I too prefer Mr. Lamarr, who is no way a "boring dud", not to say Simon isn't hilarious but he hasn't got the same chemisty with Phill or Bill. Plus, I've seen all the Simon episodes numerous times... And Mark's irritableness was quite endearing, to say the least.
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ComedyxCutie | 29 Oct 08
i reaaly prefer mark lamarr, simons an ass!...funny..but an ass
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Megannnnnx | 7 Nov 09
View all commentsi loveeee it x