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 6

The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding, broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn and presenter Zoe Salmon throw themselves into the incapable hands of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer for the final episode of this series. Will Zoe be able to resist Vic's advances?

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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

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
Zoe Salmon Guest
Tony Blackburn Guest
Noel Fielding Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
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).

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