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 8, Episode 2

On Jack's team are wildlife expert Chris Packham and Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly. Joining Ulrika is actor Mark Benton and TV presenter Alexa Chung. Tonight, Angelos steals the show with his very special 'quick change' routine, which leaves nothing to the imagination and delivers a very special poem to Ulrika.

Preview clips

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Comic Relief and ravens.

At the end of the round, Team A have 5 points and Team B have 0 points.

Round 2 - Clips

The sketch imagines a 1970s Facebook.

What's in your bag, Angelos? - A pair of gloves, some marmalade and a suicidal maid.

At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 0 points.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Ta-dah, Bond and Jazz. The category that wasn't chosen was Hole.

At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 1 point.

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Charlie Sheen and the Titanic.

At the end of the round, Team A have won.

Challenge

Demons are exorcised from Tess Daly by the Stotts.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th August 2011
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 4th May 2012 10:30pm BBC HD
Sunday 10th March 2013 10:00pm BBC HD

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
Tess Daly Guest
Mark Benton Guest
Chris Packham Guest
Alexa Chung Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Ian Trill Director
Dave Walker Location Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Alex Moody Producer
Ruby Kuraishe Executive Producer
Gavin Ames Editor
Jane Tomblin Production Designer
June Nevin Costume Designer
Pete Stephens Costume Designer
Nicola Coleman Make-up Designer
Christine Cant Make-up Designer
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) Composer
Dan McGrath Composer
Josh Phillips Composer
Debbie Astell Choreographer

Video

A Question From Roger Moore

Roger Moore delivers a special question to the Shooting Stars panellists.

Featuring: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou) & Mark Benton.

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