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 7 - Shooting Stars Christmas Special 2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host a special Christmas episode of the comedy quiz show, with guests Ronnie Wood, Thandie Newton, Ricky Tomlinson and Joanna Page.

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Further details

Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Captains Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee try to make sure there is peace and goodwill, while scorekeeper Angelos Epithemiou keeps things merry and bright.

Folk singers Mulligan and O'Hare sing a medley of Christmas songs, while Angelos tries to move in with one of the guests. Ronnie and Ricky go head to head in the final nailbiting challenge, competing in a race around the set.

Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Wood, Jack Dee, Thandiwe Newton, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Ricky Tomlinson, Ulrika Jonsson, Joanna Page. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about muesli and Iron Man.

At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 2 points.

Round 2 - Clips

There's a clip of Mulligan and O'Hare singing Christmas songs.

Round 3 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Secrets, Oh Yeah and Club / Jazz. The category that wasn't chosen was Say Wha.

At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 2 points.

What's in your bag, Angelos? - A Girls Aloud album and a piece of the Turin shroud.

Round 4 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Melvyn Bragg's hair and letters of the alphabet.

At the end of the round, the scores are tied (Angelos doesn't say the exact scores).

Challenge

Ronnie Wood and Ricky Tomlinson are on mobility scooters. They have to do a lap of the set and the first one to go across the ramp wins. The prize is a torch.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 30th December 2010
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 21st December 2011 12:00am BBC2

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
Jack Dee Team Captain
Dan Skinner Angelos Epithemiou
Guest cast
Ronnie Wood Guest
Thandiwe Newton (as Thandie Newton) Guest
Ricky Tomlinson Guest
Joanna Page Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Ian Trill Director
Ben Wheatley Location Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Ruby Kuraishe Executive Producer
Gavin Ames 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 'Club Style' Christmas Song

Vic Reeves performs his 'club style' version of a well known Christmas song.

Featuring: Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ronnie Wood, Thandie Newton, Ricky Tomlinson & Joanna Page.

It's Behind You Ricky Tomlinson!

Whilst chatting with Bob, Ricky Tomlinson gets a surprise visit from a stuffed dog.

Featuring: Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ronnie Wood, Thandie Newton, Ricky Tomlinson & Joanna Page.

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