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 3 - Christmas Special

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about turkeys and the Elephant Man.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The clip is a sketch with Mark Lamarr as Rolf Harris.

Round 3 - Impressions

Ulrika Jonsson sings I Say A Little Prayer in the club style. Lorraine Kelly does an impression of Fred Elliott from Coronation Street.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Salted Nuts, Smack Round Head With Frying Pan, Harmony, Socks and Cuddle. The category that wasn't chosen was Peace.

At the end of the round, Team A have 14 points and Team B have 10 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Monopoly and oven doors.

At the end of the round, Team A have won with 14 points. George Dawes doesn't say Team B's final score.

Challenge - Time Drop

Vic is going to throw "various-sized time pieces" at Mark. Mark has a shield with a picture of Cher on it, because Cher can turn back time. Vic throws a wristwatch, a 19th century mantlepiece alarm clock and a cow with a wristwatch at Mark.

Notes

Despite being a Christmas special, this episode isn't themed around Christmas in any way.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd December 1997
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 16th December 2010 11:35pm Gold
Sunday 1st May 2011 1:20am Gold
Tuesday 20th December 2011 11:35pm Gold
Wednesday 21st December 2011 2:00am Gold
Monday 26th December 2011 2:30am Gold
Monday 26th December 2011 11:20pm Gold
Friday 8th June 2012 2:30am Gold
Friday 18th December 2015 11:35pm Gold
Saturday 19th December 2015 2:05am Gold
Tuesday 22nd November 2016 11:20pm Gold
Wednesday 6th December 2017 1:10am Gold
Wednesday 6th December 2017 11:55pm Gold
Sunday 9th December 2018 3:05am Gold
Monday 10th December 2018 2:40am Gold
Monday 17th December 2018 3:05am Gold
Tuesday 18th December 2018 2:00am 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
Lorraine Kelly Guest
Mark Owen Guest
Louise Redknapp (as Louise Nurding) Guest
Melvyn Hayes Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
David G. Croft Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Rosie Cheshire Costume Designer
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
James Campbell Lighting Designer
Jason McDermid Composer
Pete Baikie Composer
Scott Todd (as Scot Todd) Production Designer

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