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 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
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Mark Lamarr | Team Captain |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Graham Skidmore | Announcer |
Lorraine Kelly | Guest |
Mark Owen | Guest |
Louise Redknapp (as Louise Nurding) | Guest |
Melvyn Hayes | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
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 |