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 9
Theme
Welcome to Shooting Stars
Welcome, whoever you are
I like brambles
I like weeds
Come along and let's start Shooting Stars
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Florence Nightingale and Arthur Lowe.
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 2 points.
Round 2 - Clips
The clips are an old advert for a portable wireless and a Vic and Bob sketch (flamenco dancing).
At the end of the round, Team A and Team B both have 3 points.
Round 3 - Maverick Round
Dave Lee Travis is asked to represent the creation of the universe via the medium of dance.
George Dawes gives him 1 point but then takes it back.
Round 4 - Impressions
The impressions include Rolf Harris and Father Jack.
At the end of the round, Team A have 6 points and Team B have 7 points.
Round 5 - The Dove From Above
The categories are Toads, Pro-nuptia, Oo-ar and Biology. The categories that weren't chosen were Pants and Men.
At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 8 points.
Round 6 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Dockland and the M2.
At the end of the round, Team B win with 10 points. George Dawes doesn't say Team A's final score.
The consolation prize for Team A is a cream cake pecking order decider unit.
Challenge
There are 4 vegetables, each held up on sticks. Ardal O'Hanlon has to karate chop them and he only has 10 seconds. If he succeeds, they'll let him decide whether to karate chop a mystery item.
He succeeds, and the mystery item is Chris Peacock's wooden leg.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 22nd 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 |
Carol Vorderman | Guest |
Anneka Rice | Guest |
Ardal O'Hanlon | Guest |
Dave Lee Travis | 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 |