Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Series 26
Season 26 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 25.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 26 Progress Shield
Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford & Mark Hoppus
Sep 24, 2012 · 29 min
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
Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound
Oct 1, 2012 · 29 min
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 Exa
Jack Whitehall, Mena Suvari, Danny Jones, Celia Pacquola & Paul Foot
Oct 8, 2012 · 29 min
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 fo
Nick Grimshaw, Joe Lycett, Fred Macpherson, Conor Maynard & Nancy Dell'Olio
Oct 15, 2012 · 29 min
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 b
Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Amy Macdonald, Lemar, Professor Green & Chris Ramsey
Oct 22, 2012 · 29 min
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.
Ne-Yo, Delilah, Aiden Grimshaw, Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty
Oct 29, 2012 · 29 min
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.
Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa
Nov 12, 2012 · 30 min
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.
Richard Madeley, Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, Seann Walsh
Nov 19, 2012 · 30 min
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.
Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law
Nov 26, 2012 · 30 min
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 qu
Stephen Mangan, Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton
Dec 3, 2012 · 30 min
Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak and Michelle Heaton.
Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, and Jason Manford
Dec 10, 2012 · 30 min
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.
Touching People
Dec 17, 2012 · 30 min
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,
Christmas Special - Bob Mortimer, Mel C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey, Joey Page
Dec 22, 2012 · 30 min
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.