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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 3, Episode 7

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about Mark Lamarr and frowns.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The clips are 2 short sketches featuring, respectively, the bands Queen and The King's Singers.

At the end of the round, Team A have 7 points and Team B have 2 points.

Round 3 - Impressions

George Dawes sings Jerusalem in the club style. Lisa Stansfield does an impression of Bette Davis.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Moulinex, Cheese Balls, Sympathy, EcoGoose and Knickers. The category that wasn't chosen was A Friend.

At the end of the round, Team A have 11 points and Team B have 7 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Johnny Rotten and tourism.

At the end of the round, Team A have won. George Dawes doesn't say the final score of either team.

The consolation prize for Team B is some power trousers.

Challenge - A Greek Holiday

Lisa Stansfield has to feed Greek dips to Vic's dog, using celery. She has to hold the celery in her bottom.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 7th November 1997
Time
9:30pm
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
Graham Skidmore Announcer
Guest cast
David Emanuel Guest
Judith Hann Guest
Mark Homer Guest
Lisa Stansfield Guest
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
David G. Croft Director
Alan Marke Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Gina Parr Production Designer
Rosie Cheshire Costume Designer
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
James Campbell Lighting Designer
Jason McDermid Composer
Pete Baikie Composer

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