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 9

Theme

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

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Florence Nightingale and Arthur Lowe.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The clips are an old advert for a portable wireless and a Vic and Bob sketch (flamenco dancing).

At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 3 points.

Round 3 - Maverick Round

Dave Lee Travis is asked to represent the creation of the universe via the medium of dance.

George Dawes gives him 1 point but then takes it back.

Round 4 - Impressions

The impressions include Rolf Harris and Father Jack.

At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 7 points.

Round 5 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Toads, Pro-nuptia, Oo-ar and Biology. The categories that weren't chosen were Pants and Men.

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

Round 6 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Dockland and the M2.

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

The consolation prize for Team A is a cream cake pecking order decider unit.

Challenge

There are 4 vegetables, each held up on sticks. Ardal O'Hanlon has to karate chop them and he only has 10 seconds. If he succeeds, they'll let him decide whether to karate chop a mystery item.

He succeeds, and the mystery item is Chris Peacock's wooden leg.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd November 1996
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

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
Carol Vorderman Guest
Anneka Rice Guest
Ardal O'Hanlon Guest
Dave Lee Travis 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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