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
2008 Specials - All New Shooting Stars
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Peaches Geldof and Michael Bublé.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 1 point.
Round 2 - Counterparts
The questions are from the cast of international versions of Shooting Stars.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 3 - Jet 1000
The categories are Bears, Towns, Safety, Innovations and Who's There. The category that wasn't chosen was Electro.
After Vic asks Dizzee Rascal to play the drums, Dizzee Rascal is then asked to award points for Kate's impression of Jimmy Savile. He gives her 1 point.
At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Big Ben and Gordon Ramsay.
At the end of the round, Team A have 5 points and Team B have 4 points.
Challenge - Opera Antics
An opera singer sings in Jack Dee's face. He has to not flinch.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 30th December 2008
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
| Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
| Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
| Jack Dee | Team Captain |
| Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
| Kate Garraway | Guest |
| Christine Walkden | Guest |
| Dylan Mills (as Dizzee Rascal) | Guest |
| Peter Jones | Guest |
| Vic Reeves | Writer |
| Bob Mortimer | Writer |
| Ian Trill | Director |
| Lisa Clark | Producer |
| Katie Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
| June Nevin | Costume Designer |
| Lisa Cavalli-Green | Make-up Designer |
| Christine Cant | Make-up Designer |
| Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) | Composer |
| Dan McGrath | Composer |
| Oli Richards | Lighting Designer |
| Stuart Kale | Opera Singer |
Video
George's Song - 2008 Christmas Special
A preview clip of the forthcoming Christmas Special featuring a song from George Dawes.
Featuring: Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas (George Dawes), Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Jack Dee, Kate Garraway, Peter Jones, Dizzee Rascal & Christine Walkden.