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 - Xmas Shooting Stars
Theme
Welcome to Shooting Stars
In fact, the Christmas version of Shooting Stars
We've got some reasonable guests
But they're still getting dressed
In the meantime let's crack on with Shooting Stars
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about a Mao Zedong tattoo and Jarvis Cocker.
At the end of the round, Team A have 0 points and Team B have 2 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are of a Ben Sherman advert, an alien, a gym session with Princess Diana and Will Carling and a football goal.
At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 4 points.
Round 3 - Impressions
The impressions include Edwyn Collins and Adam Faith.
At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 6 points.
Round 4 - The Turkey From Above
The dove is replaced by a turkey and instead of cooing, the panel gobble to bring it down.
The categories are O.A.P.'s, 4 Letter Words, The Queen and Links.
Clive Mantle picks 4 Letter Words and wins tonight's mystery prize - the Turin Shroud.
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 dogs and Diana Rigg.
At the end of the round, Team A have 11 points and Team B have 12 points.
The consolation prize for Team A is some face mantlepieces.
Vibro-sprout Challenge
All 3 of Team B play a festive version of the Vibro-sprout challenge.
Notes
This is the first episode in which the Clips round features sketches from Vic and Bob.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 27th December 1995
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 40 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 |
Clive Mantle | Guest |
Neil Morrissey | Guest |
Anna Friel | Guest |
Alvin Stardust | 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 |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Gina Parr | Production Designer |
Jane Walker | Make-up Designer |
Mark Kenyon | Lighting Designer |
Pete Baikie | Composer |
Annie Hardinge | Costume Designer |
Nicky Hinkley | Choreographer |
Carrie Rodd | 1st Assistant Director |