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 6, Episode 1
Further details
Vic and Bob try to cheer up grumpy Jack Dee, while Vic tries to chat up Christine with a very special presentation and Bob finds out more about Ulrika's new boobs. Viewers can be sure of a visit from the Dove From Above and the much-awaited comeback of the catchphrase "uvavu".
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Jeremy Kyle and saliva.
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 0 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The sketch is "You've Been Filmed".
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 0 points.
Round 3 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Bye Bye, Box, Who and Apu.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 2 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Van Morrison and sardines.
At the end of the round, Team A have won. George Dawes doesn't say the final scores of either team.
Challenge - Travelmaster 9000
Christine Bleakley is holding two plates and has a pork pie on her head. She has to keep these things steady while the time machine is on. The prize is a reggae CD.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 26th August 2009
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Saturday 29th August 2009 | 9:40pm | BBC2 |
Saturday 26th December 2009 | 11:45pm | BBC2 |
Wednesday 24th August 2011 | 10:20pm | Dave |
Thursday 25th August 2011 | 1:00am | Dave |
Tuesday 27th December 2011 | 10:40am | Dave |
Wednesday 28th December 2011 | 2:05am | Dave |
Sunday 1st April 2012 | 1:40pm | Dave |
Sunday 1st April 2012 | 7:40pm | Dave |
Sunday 22nd July 2012 | 9:40am | Dave |
Monday 24th September 2012 | 4:00pm | Dave |
Tuesday 25th September 2012 | 2:05am | Dave |
Friday 20th February 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
Friday 20th February 2015 | 2:30am | Gold |
Friday 14th August 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
Friday 14th August 2015 | 3:00am | Gold |
Thursday 7th April 2016 | 12:30am | Gold |
Thursday 7th April 2016 | 3:10am | Gold |
Thursday 9th March 2017 | 3:10am | Gold |
Tuesday 25th April 2017 | 2:30am | Gold |
Sunday 4th November 2018 | 2:35am | Gold |
Cast & crew
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Jack Dee | Team Captain |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Dan Skinner | Angelos Epithemiou |
Nico Tatarowicz | Announcer |
Christine Bleakley | Guest |
Paddy McGuinness | Guest |
James Charters (as DJ Ironik) | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
Ian Trill | Director |
Andy Delaney | Location Director |
Lisa Clark | Producer |
Katie Taylor | Executive Producer |
Charlie Phillips | Editor |
Jane Tomblin | Production Designer |
June Nevin | Costume Designer |
Lisa Cavalli-Green | Make-up Designer |
Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) | Composer |
Dan McGrath | Composer |
Josh Phillips | Composer |
Videos
Behind the Scenes - Episode 6.1
A quick look behind the scenes of the first episode of the new series of Shooting Stars.
Featuring: Matt Lucas (George Dawes), Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, DJ Ironik & Paddy McGuinness.
Vic's Tattoo
Vic Reeves has got a rather disgusting tattoo of Christine Bleakley on his bum.
Featuring: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves & Christine Bleakley.