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 2, Episode 5

Theme

Welcome to Shooting Stars
Welcome, whoever you are
It's ladies' night
And the feeling's right
Come along and let's start Shooting Stars

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Dudley Moore and Mystic Meg.

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

Round 2 - Impressions

The impressions include some potatoes boiling and Elvis.

At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 5 points.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Cosmetics, Cooking, Reproduction, Shopping and Beefcake. The category that wasn't chosen was Jewels.

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

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Linda McCartney and topless darts.

At the end of the round, Team A have won with 10 points. George Dawes doesn't say what Team B's final score was.

The consolation prize for Team B is a male stripper. He strips in front of Mark Lamarr.

Armchair Theatre

There's an indigestion tablet on an armchair. Joanne Guest has to stay sitting on it for 30 seconds while Vic and Bob try to dislodge her with oars.

She succeeds.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th October 1996
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 20th March 2015 1:30am Gold
Thursday 16th July 2015 12:20am Gold
Thursday 16th July 2015 3:00am Gold
Wednesday 17th February 2016 12:30am Gold
Wednesday 17th February 2016 3:30am Gold
Thursday 16th February 2017 2:35am Gold
Thursday 30th March 2017 2:55am Gold
Wednesday 21st November 2018 1:30am 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
Philippa Forrester Guest
Sarah Greene Guest
Joanne Guest Guest
Lynne Perrie 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
Nick Peto Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Verity Lewis Costume Designer
Jane Walker Make-up Designer
Annie McEwan Make-up Designer
Mark Kenyon Lighting Designer
Pete Baikie Composer

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