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 2, Episode 13
Theme
Welcome to Shooting Stars
Welcome, whoever you are
I like windows
I like whittling
Come along and let's start Shooting Stars
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about King Charles VI of France and duelling.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 1 point.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are an old clip about a young couple and a Vic and Bob sketch (The Omen).
At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 3 - Impressions
The impressions include 9 to 5 sung in the club style and Emma Thompson.
At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 4 points.
Round 4 - George Dawes From The Upper Floors
The categories are 3 (Movies), 2 (Plonk), 5 (Who, What, When, Where, Peanuts) and 1 (Macarena). The categories that weren't chosen were 4 and 6.
At the end of the round, Team A have 8 points and Team B have 6 points.
Round 5 - Quickfire
The round was ended by George Dawes before any questions were asked.
Challenge - Fruit-a-thon
Clare Grogan is standing on an orange podium and holding a shield. Vic is going to be hurling increasingly large pieces of fruit at her. All she has to do is stay on the podium.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th December 1996
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Mark Lamarr | Team Captain |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Graham Skidmore | Announcer |
Frank Bough | Guest |
Clare Grogan | Guest |
John Thomson | Guest |
Sarah White | Guest |
David Walliams | Soft Alan |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
Charlie Higson (as Charles Higson) | Writer (Additional Material) |
Mark Mylod | Director |
Alan Marke | Producer |
Charlie Higson | Producer |
Alan Marke | Executive Producer |
Mark Wybourn | Editor |
Gina Parr | Production Designer |
Verity Lewis | Costume Designer |
Jane Walker | Make-up Designer |
Annie McEwan | Make-up Designer |
Mark Kenyon | Lighting Designer |
Pete Baikie | Composer |
Video
Fruit Defence
Clare Grogan attempts to defend herself from various fruits.
Featuring: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Clare Grogan & David Walliams (Soft Alan).