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 6, Episode 5
Further details
This week, George attempts to fly around the studio; Vic makes a special effort to take Mutya out on a date in his car; and Lenny Henry struggles to keep a straight face. Mutya is the lucky contestant to be chosen to take on the final challenge involving the input of some exotic live animals. Will she win the special prize on offer or go home empty-handed?
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Joan Collins and Jodie Marsh.
At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 3 points.
Round 2 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Trunk, Ring, £3@;<>40Plums and Flight.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 5 points.
Round 3 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Noel Edmonds and Danny Glover.
At the end of the round, Team A have won. George Dawes doesn't say the final scores.
Challenge - Whose Face Is It Anyway
Mutya Buena has to put her hand through a cork board and identify the animals she's touching. The prize involves a lovely view of the seaside.
Notes
Episodes 5 and 6 of this series were repeated on BBC HD the other way round.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 23rd September 2009
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 27th September 2009 | 10:45pm | BBC2 |
| Wednesday 31st August 2011 | 10:20pm | Dave |
| Thursday 1st September 2011 | 1:00am | Dave |
| Tuesday 25th October 2011 | 12:00am | Dave |
| Thursday 27th October 2011 | 1:45am | Dave |
| Monday 28th November 2011 | 7:20pm | Dave |
| Monday 28th November 2011 | 10:20pm | Dave |
| Sunday 5th August 2012 | 10:40am | Dave |
| Tuesday 3rd March 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 3rd March 2015 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 18th August 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 18th August 2015 | 3:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th April 2016 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th April 2016 | 3:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 14th March 2017 | 3:10am | Gold |
| Thursday 27th April 2017 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th November 2018 | 3:00am | 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 |
| Mutya Buena | Guest |
| Lenny Henry | Guest |
| Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen | Guest |
| Vic Reeves | Writer |
| Bob Mortimer | Writer |
| Ian Trill | Director |
| Ben Wheatley | 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 |
| Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) | Composer |
| Dan McGrath | Composer |
| Josh Phillips | Composer |
| Martin Kisner | Lighting Designer |
Videos
Whose Face is it Anyway?
The final challenge.
Featuring: Matt Lucas (George Dawes), Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Zoe Salmon, Tony Blackburn & Noel Fielding.