Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions
Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

  • TV panel show
  • BBC Two / BBC Choice
  • 1993 - 2011
  • 72 episodes (8 series)

Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Also features Ulrika Jonsson, Mark Lamarr, Will Self, Jack Dee, Johnny Vegas and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 7

Theme

Welcome to Shooting Stars
Welcome, whoever you are
I like brambles
I like cheese
Come along and let's start Shooting Stars

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about papadams and ducks.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.

Round 2 - Clips

The clips are an old black and white video about practical jokers and a Vic and Bob sketch (Hart to Hart).

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - Impressions

The impressions include Griff Rhys Jones and Cher.

At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 5 points.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Fancies, Kitchen Noises, 30 Plus and Ear Op. The categories that weren't chosen were Apples and Soups.

At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 8 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about A Kick Up The Eighties and the alphabet.

At the end of the round, Team B win with 10 points. George Dawes doesn't say Team A's final score.

Challenge

Ulrika has 30 seconds to pour a cup of tea while her hands are attached to a winch, which is being pulled by Vic and Bob.

She succeeds.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th November 1996
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 24th March 2015 3:30am Gold
Wednesday 25th March 2015 1:05am Gold
Friday 17th July 2015 12:20am Gold
Saturday 18th July 2015 12:20am Gold
Saturday 18th July 2015 3:00am Gold
Friday 19th February 2016 12:30am Gold
Friday 19th February 2016 3:30am Gold
Friday 17th February 2017 2:45am Gold
Friday 31st March 2017 3:15am Gold
Thursday 22nd November 2018 1:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
Mark Lamarr Team Captain
Matt Lucas George Dawes
Graham Skidmore Announcer
Guest cast
Tim Brooke-Taylor Guest
Paul Kaye (as Dennis Pennis) Guest
Belinda Carlisle Guest
Reg Presley Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Charlie Higson (as Charles Higson) Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Mark Mylod Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Mark Wybourn Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Verity Lewis Costume Designer
Jane Walker Make-up Designer
Annie McEwan Make-up Designer
Pete Baikie Composer

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