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 5 - Special

With Liz Smith, Lisa Snowdon, guest captain Sara Cox, and Neil Hamilton.

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 5th February 2015 12:20am Gold
Thursday 5th February 2015 3:30am Gold
Wednesday 27th May 2015 11:40pm Gold
Thursday 28th May 2015 3:15am Gold
Wednesday 5th August 2015 12:20am Gold
Wednesday 5th August 2015 3:00am Gold
Wednesday 23rd March 2016 12:30am Gold
Wednesday 23rd March 2016 3:30am Gold
Tuesday 7th March 2017 2:05am Gold
Tuesday 18th April 2017 2:40am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Sara Cox Team Captain
Neil Hamilton Guest
Liz Smith Guest
Lisa Snowdon Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
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

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