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 6
Further details
It's a uniquely song-and-dance affair this week as George Dawes sings a new version of the legendary Baked Potato song, while Vic and Bob present a very beautiful song about Tiny Eyes.
For the first time in the series, it falls to Angelos to take the final challenge, coming face to face with George Dawes in an extraordinary electrical punishment.
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Wayne Rooney and Holly Willoughby.
At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 3 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The sketch is a song about tiny eyes.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 3 points.
Round 3 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Milk, Bat, Spuds and Flitterbotty.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 4 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Ainsley Harriott and David Icke.
At the end of the round, Team B have won with 7 points. George Dawes doesn't say what Team A's final score is.
Challenge
Angelos has to keep a blue tit on his head while George Dawes is electrocuted.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th September 2009
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Sunday 4th October 2009 | 12:20am | BBC2 |
Tuesday 30th August 2011 | 10:20pm | Dave |
Wednesday 31st August 2011 | 1:00am | Dave |
Tuesday 18th October 2011 | 12:40am | Dave |
Tuesday 6th December 2011 | 1:00am | Dave |
Sunday 5th August 2012 | 11:20am | Dave |
Monday 1st October 2012 | 4:00pm | Dave |
Tuesday 2nd October 2012 | 2:00am | Dave |
Tuesday 2nd October 2012 | 4:00pm | Dave |
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 | 1:20am | Dave |
Thursday 1st August 2013 | 3:10am | Dave |
Friday 27th February 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
Friday 27th February 2015 | 2:30am | Gold |
Wednesday 19th August 2015 | 12:20am | Gold |
Wednesday 19th August 2015 | 2:55am | Gold |
Friday 15th April 2016 | 12:30am | Gold |
Wednesday 15th March 2017 | 2:30am | Gold |
Friday 28th April 2017 | 1:50am | Gold |
Wednesday 14th November 2018 | 2:00am | 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 |
Zoe Salmon | Guest |
Tony Blackburn | Guest |
Noel Fielding | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
Ian Trill | 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 |
Video
Shocked Face
Angelos Epithemiou takes part in the final challenge.
Featuring: Matt Lucas (George Dawes), Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves & Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou).