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 7, Episode 5

Guests joining in the fun tonight are Gavin And Stacey star Mathew Horne; the new Mr Jordan, Alex Reid; GMTV's Penny Smith; and TV presenter Tim Lovejoy.

Further details

Angelos presents another incredible Variety Showcase, Penny has problems keeping seated and Alex takes part in a very physical final challenge.

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about what Jack Dee is up to and Gok Wan.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 0 points.

Round 2 - Clips

The sketch is a song about tiny hands.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Turtling, *%+3$=SPORR, Hook and Walter.

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

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about A Touch Of Frost and buskers.

At the end of the round, Team A have won. Angelos doesn't say the exact final scores.

Challenge

Alex Reid has to fight his way through a shed, perform a battle cry, jump over a dog and perform another battle cry while crushing a chelsea bun.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th August 2010
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 3rd June 2012 7:20pm Dave
Sunday 2nd September 2012 10:40am Dave
Saturday 1st December 2012 12:40am Dave
Friday 8th March 2013 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 9th March 2013 2:30am Gold
Saturday 15th June 2013 11:20pm Gold
Sunday 16th June 2013 1:50am Gold
Saturday 17th August 2013 12:00pm Gold
Friday 28th February 2014 11:00pm Gold
Saturday 1st March 2014 2:00am Gold
Sunday 4th May 2014 2:00am Gold
Monday 5th May 2014 12:35am Gold
Monday 9th June 2014 1:15am Gold
Monday 9th June 2014 2:15am Gold
Friday 3rd October 2014 11:00pm Gold
Saturday 4th October 2014 2:00am Gold
Wednesday 11th March 2015 12:05am Gold
Wednesday 11th March 2015 2:30am Gold
Monday 24th August 2015 12:20am Gold
Monday 24th August 2015 3:15am Gold
Friday 23rd October 2015 11:40pm Gold
Saturday 24th October 2015 2:20am Gold
Wednesday 27th April 2016 12:30am Gold
Friday 17th March 2017 2:45am Gold
Thursday 4th May 2017 1:30am Gold
Friday 5th May 2017 12:50am Gold
Wednesday 17th January 2018 12:20am Gold
Wednesday 17th January 2018 11:40pm Gold
Tuesday 20th 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
Penny Smith Guest
Mathew Horne Guest
Tim Lovejoy Guest
Alex Reid 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

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