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 1, Episode 7
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Robert De Niro and John Major.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 3 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are an advert for Cadbury's Flake and an old video about decimal currency.
Round 3 - Impressions
The impressions include Heartbeat and Elaine Paige.
Round 4 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Americans, Pop, Woman, Creatures and Situations.
David Baddiel chooses Woman and wins tonight's mystery prize - a place that doubles as a small pair of jeans.
At the end of the round, Team A have 4 points and Team B have 8 points.
Round 5 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Parklife and Celebrity Squares.
At the end of the round, Team A have 5 points and Team B have 11 points.
The consolation prize for Team A is some car coats (coats with indicators).
Vibro-sprout Challenge
There are 10 sprouts (or rather, 9 sprouts and 1 radish) on a cricket almanac, and David Baddiel has to keep as many of the sprouts on the book as possible while he's on a vibrating platform. At the end of the 20 seconds, 2 sprouts remain.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd November 1995
- Time
- 9:30pm
- 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 |
David Baddiel | Guest |
Annabel Giles | Guest |
Muriel Gray | Guest |
Paul Shane | Guest |
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 |
Jane Walker | Make-up Designer |
Mark Kenyon | Lighting Designer |
Pete Baikie | Composer |