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 7
Theme
Welcome to Shooting Stars
Welcome, whoever you are
I like brambles
I like cheese
Come along and let's start Shooting Stars
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about papadams and ducks.
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are an old black and white video about practical jokers and a Vic and Bob sketch (Hart to Hart).
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 2 points.
Round 3 - Impressions
The impressions include Griff Rhys Jones and Cher.
At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 5 points.
Round 4 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Fancies, Kitchen Noises, 30 Plus and Ear Op. The categories that weren't chosen were Apples and Soups.
At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 8 points.
Round 5 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about A Kick Up The Eighties and the alphabet.
At the end of the round, Team B win with 10 points. George Dawes doesn't say Team A's final score.
Challenge
Ulrika has 30 seconds to pour a cup of tea while her hands are attached to a winch, which is being pulled by Vic and Bob.
She succeeds.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 8th November 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 |
Tim Brooke-Taylor | Guest |
Paul Kaye (as Dennis Pennis) | Guest |
Belinda Carlisle | Guest |
Reg Presley | 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 |
Verity Lewis | Costume Designer |
Jane Walker | Make-up Designer |
Annie McEwan | Make-up Designer |
Pete Baikie | Composer |