About this season
Highlights series presenting the best of 16 years of Never Mind the Buzzcocks pop history.
Episodes (8)
1. 1996
Aired 3 June 2013 • 30 min
What A Load Of Buzzcocks starts with 1996, the year the programme was first shown. It was a busy year for Michael Jackson and the year Take That split up. Plus, there is a touching tribute to Phill Jupitus.
2. 2004
Aired 10 June 2013 • 30 min
This time the featured year is 2004. Includes Westlife's tragic split, Britney hitting the headlines and Mark Lamarr at his wits' end.
3. 1998
Aired 17 June 2013 • 30 min
Alex James looks back at music news and memorable moments from Never Mind The Buzzcocks. In 1998, Geri leaves the Spice Girls and there is an Irish chart invasion.
4. 2006
Aired 24 June 2013 • 30 min
This time the featured year is 2006. Includes a closer look at Madonna's career, a tribute to Coldplay and Simon Amstell making his debut in the Buzzcocks hotseat.
5. 2001
Aired 1 July 2013 • 30 min
This time the featured year is 2001. Includes the break-up of Steps, the launch of Popstars, and guest appearances from three genuine rock legends.
6. 2007
Aired 8 July 2013 • 30 min
A look back at 2007, the year Dappy and Preston made memorable appearances on the show.
7. 2000
Aired 15 July 2013 • 30 min
A look back at 2000, the year Liam and Robbie fell out at the Brits.
8. 2008
Aired 22 July 2013 • 30 min
A look back at 2008, including a moving tribute to Blue.