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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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2008 Specials - All New Shooting Stars

A special Christmas edition of the show, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Shooting Stars. Ulrika Jonsson returns as captain with Jack Dee as the other. Guests include Peter Jones, Kate Garraway, Christine Walkden, and Dizzee Rascal.

Preview clips

Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Peaches Geldof and Michael Bublé.

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

Round 2 - Counterparts

The questions are from the cast of international versions of Shooting Stars.

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

Round 3 - Jet 1000

The categories are Bears, Towns, Safety, Innovations and Who's There. The category that wasn't chosen was Electro.

After Vic asks Dizzee Rascal to play the drums, Dizzee Rascal is then asked to award points for Kate's impression of Jimmy Savile. He gives her 1 point.

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

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Big Ben and Gordon Ramsay.

At the end of the round, Team A have 5 points and Team B have 4 points.

Challenge - Opera Antics

An opera singer sings in Jack Dee's face. He has to not flinch.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 30th December 2008
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
Jack Dee Team Captain
Matt Lucas George Dawes
Guest cast
Kate Garraway Guest
Christine Walkden Guest
Dylan Mills (as Dizzee Rascal) Guest
Peter Jones Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Ian Trill Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Katie Taylor Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
June Nevin Costume Designer
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
Christine Cant Make-up Designer
Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) Composer
Dan McGrath Composer
Oli Richards Lighting Designer
Stuart Kale Opera Singer

Video

George's Song - 2008 Christmas Special

A preview clip of the forthcoming Christmas Special featuring a song from George Dawes.

Featuring: Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas (George Dawes), Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Jack Dee, Kate Garraway, Peter Jones, Dizzee Rascal & Christine Walkden.

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