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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 5 - Special
Round 1
The round includes questions about tennis and pigeons.
At the end of the round, both teams have 2 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The first sketch is an advert for several garden products. The second sketch is about Craig David.
At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 3 - Car
Which celebrity is in the coffin? What song is Vic singing?
Neil wins a consolation prize - some Craig David hair sausages - before being asked a question about George Benson and Luther Vandross.
At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 4 - Clips
The first sketch is about Z Cars actor Frank Windsor. The second sketch is about Billy Elliot.
At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 3 points.
Round 5 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about the Millennium Wheel and injuries suffered by middle class parents.
At the end of the round, Team A have 11 points and Team B have 4 points.
Challenge - Ipcress File Challenge
Lisa has lost the ability to walk. A cowboy has stolen her hazelnuts, potatoes and cigarettes. They are in his underpants and Lisa has to kick them out.
Notes
This episode sees the last appearance of the car round, replaced in Series 5 proper by Donald Cox the Sweaty Fox.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 6th October 2002
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Choice
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Will Self | Team Captain |
Johnny Vegas | Regular Panellist |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Rhys Thomas | Donald Cox, The Sweaty Fox (Voice) |
Graham Skidmore | Announcer |
Sara Cox | Team Captain |
Neil Hamilton | Guest |
Liz Smith | Guest |
Lisa Snowdon | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
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 |
Hugo Moss | Graphics |