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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, Episode 2

Round 1

The round includes questions about names that sound like chickens and Andy Garcia.

At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 1 point.

Round 2 - Clips

The sketches are The Sunderland Independent Film Corporation's The Hulk and the only surviving footage of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - Fox

The categories are Taleave, Gems, Funkalama and What. The categories that weren't chosen were Currys and Height.

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

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about the time and comets.

At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 6 points.

Challenge - Animal Challenge

Johnny Vegas is inside a turtle. He has to get up.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 20th October 2002
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Choice
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
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
Magnus Magnusson Guest
Cat Deeley Guest
Vernon Kay Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Rhys Thomas Writer (Additional Material)
Gary Howe Writer (Additional Material)
Richard Preddy Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Richard Valentine Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Barry Osment 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

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