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 8, Episode 4

Jack is joined by Mastermind host John Humphrys and DJ Lisa Snowdon, while DJ Scott Mills and the larger than life character of Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) are on Ulrika's team.

Preview clips

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about a detective agency and the three main things.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 3 points.

Round 2 - Clips

The sketch is a clip of a new detective series called Ambrosia Road.

At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 4 points.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Air and Pong. The categories that weren't chosen were Bath and Wind.

At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 4 points.

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Graham Norton and whether it's possible to reverse time.

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

Challenge

Jack Dee is in a pram. He has to find the £1 hidden in the pram. The pram is also loaded with explosives.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th August 2011
Time
10:40pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 18th May 2012 10:30pm 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
Lisa Snowdon Guest
Peter Serafinowicz Brian Butterfield
John Humphrys Guest
Scott Mills 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

Videos

A Question from Tom Baker

"Tom Baker" pays a visit to the studio of Shooting Stars to deliver a question to the celebrity panellists.

Featuring: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Peter Serafinowicz (Brian Butterfield) & Lisa Snowdon.

Un-seen Club Singer clip

The Club Singer round, which was edited out of the broadcast episode.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Peter Serafinowicz (Brian Butterfield), Lisa Snowdon, John Humphrys & Scott Mills.

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