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.

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Series 7, Episode 1

The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.

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Further details

Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Jack Dee, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

The hit comedy panel show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer with regular team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson is back for a new series.

Trying to keep up - and keep the scores - is last year's regular guest Angelos Epithemiou, who adds his own unique humour to the proceedings.

Joining them in this first episode are chart-topping rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and Linda Henry, who plays Shirley in EastEnders.

During the show Linda receives a very special massage from Vic, an A-list Hollywood star pays a passing visit and Angelos presents the first of his special variety showcases - something not to be missed!

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about pensioners and time.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The sketch is an advert for Coldland.

At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Elbulb, Star, Tuleve and Bag.

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

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Tom Jones and Deborah Meaden.

At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 6 points.

Challenge - Naughty Boy

Si King has Peugeot 206 owners workshop manual down the back of his trousers. Bob hits him on the bottom.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 16th July 2010 9:30pm BBC2
Sunday 20th May 2012 7:20pm Dave
Sunday 12th August 2012 10:40am Dave
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 4:00pm Dave
Thursday 15th November 2012 12:20am Dave
Monday 4th March 2013 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 1st June 2013 11:40pm Gold
Sunday 2nd June 2013 2:00am Gold
Monday 7th April 2014 12:40am Gold
Monday 7th April 2014 2:20am Gold
Sunday 11th May 2014 2:20am Gold
Monday 12th May 2014 12:35am Gold
Friday 5th September 2014 11:00pm Gold
Saturday 6th September 2014 2:00am Gold
Wednesday 4th March 2015 12:30am Gold
Wednesday 4th March 2015 2:30am Gold
Thursday 20th August 2015 12:20am Gold
Thursday 20th August 2015 3:00am Gold
Friday 25th September 2015 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 26th September 2015 2:15am Gold
Wednesday 20th April 2016 12:30am Gold
Wednesday 20th April 2016 2:20am Gold
Wednesday 15th March 2017 3:05am Gold
Friday 28th April 2017 2:20am Gold
Wednesday 3rd January 2018 12:30am Gold
Thursday 15th November 2018 3:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
Jack Dee Team Captain
Dan Skinner Angelos Epithemiou
Guest cast
Linda Henry Guest
Camilla Dallerup Guest
Example Guest
Simon King (as Si King) Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Ian Trill Director
Ben Wheatley Location Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Ruby Kuraishe Executive Producer
Gavin Ames Editor
Jane Tomblin Production Designer
June Nevin Costume Designer
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) Composer
Dan McGrath Composer
Josh Phillips Composer

Video

Vic Reeves gives Linda Henry a massage

In an effort to woo Linda Henry, Vic Reeves offers her a relaxing massage but all isn't what it seems.

Featuring: Vic Reeves & Linda Henry.

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