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 8, Episode 1
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about height and zebras.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 1 point.
Round 2 - Clips
The sketch is about Elton John.
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.
Round 3 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Steel and Wash. The categories that weren't chosen were Bottle and Hollywood.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 2 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Ann Widdecombe and cats.
At the end of the round, Team B have won. Angelos doesn't say the final scores.
Challenge - Bombs Away
James Martin is a WWII bomber. He has to stand over the tins and say "bombs away" when he thinks he's directly above them. Vic and Bob then drop sausages where he's standing.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 8th August 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
| Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
| Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
| Jack Dee | Team Captain |
| Dan Skinner | Angelos Epithemiou |
| Brigitte Nielsen | Guest |
| Graeme Hawley | Guest |
| Ross Noble | Guest |
| James Martin | Guest |
| Vic Reeves | Writer |
| Bob Mortimer | Writer |
| Ian Trill | Director |
| Dave Walker | Location Director |
| Lisa Clark | Producer |
| Alex Moody | Producer |
| Ruby Kuraishe | Executive Producer |
| Gavin Ames | Editor |
| Jane Tomblin | Production Designer |
| June Nevin | Costume Designer |
| Pete Stephens | Costume Designer |
| Nicola Coleman | Make-up Designer |
| Christine Cant | Make-up Designer |
| Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
| Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) | Composer |
| Dan McGrath | Composer |
| Josh Phillips | Composer |
| Debbie Astell | Choreographer |
Videos
Angelos Epithemiou on Shooting Stars
Angelos shows us his erotic woodcarvings, and reveals who really killed JFK...
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou) & Brigitte Nielsen.
Jack Dee on Shooting Stars
Vic Reeves gives us some descriptions of Jack Dee's face, and also has a very charming question for Jack to answer.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Jack Dee & Vic Reeves.
Angelos' Incredible Magical Showcase
Angelos Epithemiou performs a special variety showcase spectacular performance featuring some bleach and a special friend.
Featuring: Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Brigitte Nielsen, Graeme Hawley, Ross Noble & James Martin.
Angelos Epithemiou Outtakes
Angelos gives a lecture on the economics of Greece, has a quick chat with Sam from The Only Way Is Essex and talks about his fair trade coffee.
Featuring: Dan Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou).
Ulrika's New Perfume Advert
An exclusive advert for Ulrika's new perfume plus Vic and Bob ponder what Jack's perfume may be called.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Jack Dee, Ulrika Jonsson, Bob Mortimer & Vic Reeves.