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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 4, Episode 4
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Willie Thorne and French numbers.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are 2 sketches, parodies of Nigella Bites and Crocodile Dundee.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 2 points.
Round 3 - Car
George Dawes sings The Greatest Love of All. The first question is about Russ Abbot's Sherlock Holmes character.
The second question is a picture question.
Will Self has won tonight's star prize - a Pro Life box. The third question about whether white or brown bread is heavier.
The fourth question is a clip question. A celebrity is about to be run over by a truck.
The fifth question is the club singer question. Vic sings Maggie May by Rod Stewart in the club style.
At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 3 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Inspector Frost and filthy habits.
At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 5 points.
Challenge
There are some items in the gaps of a brick wall. Debbie McGee, on a zipline, has to kick the items into the rucksacks behind the wall.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 3rd February 2002
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Choice
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Will Self | Team Captain |
Johnny Vegas | Regular Panellist |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Graham Skidmore | Announcer |
David Dickinson | Guest |
Debbie McGee | Guest |
Bradley Walsh | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
Rhys Thomas | Writer (Additional Material) |
Richard Valentine | Director |
Lisa Clark | Producer |
Alan Marke | Executive Producer |
Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Alex Craig | Production Designer |
June Nevin | Costume Designer |
Lisa Cavalli-Green | Make-up Designer |
Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
Dan McGrath | Composer |
Pete Baikie | Composer |
Kevan Frost | George Dawes Music |