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 6, Episode 3

On Jack's team tonight is TV presenter Julia Bradbury and comedy actor Martin Freeman, while Ulrika welcomes Hollywood movie star Paddy Considine and, once again, politely puts up with her regular guest, burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou.

Preview clips

Further details

Tonight, Vic and Bob present their own special tribute to classical rock act Escala; George Dawes sings a song all about kissing; and a 10ft shoe-hungry Andrew Lloyd Webber is force-fed during the final challenge.

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Richard Madeley and Alan Sugar.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 4 points.

Round 2 - Culture

Vic and Bob perform their new single, a tribute to Escala. Then, the teams are asked a question about Escala.

At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 5 points.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are a-Wee, a-Kiss, Az46/b#q? and OM.

At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 6 points.

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Myleene Klass and foxes.

At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 6 points.

Challenge - Lord Lloyd Cobbler

Paddy Considine has to feed shoes (by throwing them from a distance) to a massive cutout of Andrew Lloyd Webber. If he gets a shoe in his mouth, he can aim at one of the bags under the cutout's eyes. If he then hits one of the bags, he wins the prize - a tinned caribbean drink.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th September 2009
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 13th September 2009 10:50pm BBC2
Friday 26th August 2011 10:20pm Dave
Saturday 27th August 2011 1:00am Dave
Monday 14th November 2011 7:20pm Dave
Monday 14th November 2011 10:20pm Dave
Sunday 22nd April 2012 12:40pm Dave
Sunday 29th July 2012 10:40am Dave
Wednesday 26th September 2012 4:00pm Dave
Wednesday 25th February 2015 12:40am Gold
Wednesday 25th February 2015 2:50am Gold
Sunday 16th August 2015 12:20am Gold
Sunday 16th August 2015 3:25am Gold
Tuesday 12th April 2016 12:25am Gold
Tuesday 12th April 2016 4:05am Gold
Friday 10th March 2017 2:45am Gold
Wednesday 26th April 2017 2:20am Gold
Friday 9th November 2018 3:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Julia Bradbury Guest
Martin Freeman Guest
Paddy Considine Guest
Tony Way Baby
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Ian Trill Director
Ben Wheatley Location 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

Vic's Baby

Vic gives birth.

Featuring: Bob Mortimer & Vic Reeves.

Escala Tribute

Vic and Bob do a tribute to classical rockers Escala.

Featuring: Bob Mortimer & Vic Reeves.

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