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 1, Episode 1

Round 1 - True or False

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

Round 2 - Clips

With clips from Citizen Smith and a public information film.

At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - Impressions

The impressions include Ronnie Corbett and Denis Norden.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

Rowland Rivron wins the star prize - two eye rests.

At the end of the round, Team A have 8 points and Team B have 5 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

At the end of the round, Team A have 11 points and Team B have 12 points.

The consolation prize for Team A is some "replica, reproduction Mark Lamarr hairstyles".

Lager-thon Challenge

Ulrika has 30 seconds to down a pint of lager. Every second when she's finished is an extra point.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd September 1995
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 7th January 2015 12:50am Gold
Saturday 4th July 2015 12:20am Gold
Saturday 4th July 2015 3:00am Gold
Wednesday 27th January 2016 12:25am Gold
Wednesday 27th January 2016 3:25am Gold
Friday 3rd February 2017 2:20am Gold
Tuesday 21st March 2017 3:15am Gold
Tuesday 13th November 2018 1:20am 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
Caryn Franklin Guest
Martine McCutcheon Guest
Rowland Rivron Guest
Peter Stringfellow Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Charlie Higson (as Charles Higson) Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Mark Mylod Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Mark Wybourn Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Jane Walker Make-up Designer
Mark Kenyon Lighting Designer
Pete Baikie Composer

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