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 3, Episode 1

With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Robert Kilroy-Silk and colonic irrigation.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The clip is a Vic and Bob sketch (The A-Team).

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

Round 3 - Impressions

Vic sings I Believe I Can Fly in the club style. Leo Sayer does an impression of Mick Jagger.

At the end of the round, Team A have 5 points and Team B have 4 points.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Onions (Margaret Thatcher sketch), Mince, Butter and Liver. The categories that weren't chosen were Cream and Eels.

Ulrika chooses Liver and wins tonight's star prize - some after dinner mince.

At the end of the round, Team A have 8 points and Team B have 6 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about The Likely Lads and cupboards.

At the end of the round, Team A have won with 12 points. George Dawes doesn't say what Team B's final score is.

Challenge - Makeup Shake up

Tanya Bryer is sitting on a vibrating platform. She has to put on some makeup and drink some bitter.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th September 1997
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 1st April 2015 1:05am Gold
Wednesday 1st April 2015 2:55am Gold
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 12:20am Gold
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 3:00am Gold
Friday 24th July 2015 12:20am Gold
Friday 24th July 2015 3:00am Gold
Friday 26th February 2016 12:30am Gold
Friday 26th February 2016 3:30am Gold
Wednesday 2nd March 2016 12:40am Gold
Wednesday 22nd February 2017 3:10am Gold
Thursday 23rd February 2017 3:05am Gold
Wednesday 5th April 2017 3:00am Gold
Thursday 6th April 2017 3:00am Gold
Tuesday 27th November 2018 1:20am Gold
Wednesday 19th December 2018 3:10am Gold
Friday 21st December 2018 3:20am 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
Mariella Frostrup Guest
Antony Worrall Thompson Guest
Leo Sayer Guest
Tania Bryer Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
David G. Croft Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Rosie Cheshire Costume Designer
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
James Campbell Lighting Designer
Jason McDermid Composer
Pete Baikie Composer
Sue Thomson Costume Designer

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