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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 2, Episode 6

With Darcus Howe, Louise "Gabrielle" Bobb, "Rose-Marie" Avramescu and Richard Whiteley.

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about sweat and ryvita.

At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 1 point.

Round 2 - Clips

The clips are of a fire and a Vic and Bob sketch (Des O'Connor and Roger Whittaker singing the Skye Boat song).

At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - Maverick Round

Darcus Howe is asked to represent a salmon leaping up a waterfall in the Canadian Rockies via the medium of dance.

George Dawes gives him 3 points.

Round 4 - Impressions

The impressions include Shirley Bassey and Trevor McDonald.

At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 3 points.

Round 5 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Fingers, Milk, Metal and Reindeer. The categories that weren't chosen were Moon and Shoes.

Gabrielle chooses Metal and wins tonight's star prize - the car cigar inserter.

At the end of the round, Team A have 10 points and Team B have 5 points.

Round 6 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Shire horses and Murder, She Wrote.

At the end of the round, Team A have won with 12 points. George Dawes didn't say how many points Team B had.

Mammalothon Challenge

Vic Reeves throws mammals at Mark Lamarr, who's standing on a podium and holding a shield. All Mark has to do is not fall off the podium. The mammals are a mouse, a rabbit, a leopard and a bear. The bear pushes Mark off the podium.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st November 1996
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Host / Presenter
Bob Mortimer Host / Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson Team Captain
Mark Lamarr Team Captain
Matt Lucas George Dawes
Guest cast
Richard Whiteley Guest
Darcus Howe Guest
Louise Gabrielle Bobb (as Gabrielle) Guest
Rose-Marie Avramescu (as Rose-Marie) Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Mark Mylod Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer

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