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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 - Christmas Special

Round 1 - True or False

The round includes questions about turkeys and the Elephant Man.

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

Round 2 - Clips

The clip is a sketch with Mark Lamarr as Rolf Harris.

Round 3 - Impressions

Ulrika Jonsson sings I Say A Little Prayer in the club style. Lorraine Kelly does an impression of Fred Elliott from Coronation Street.

Round 4 - The Dove From Above

The categories are Salted Nuts, Smack Round Head With Frying Pan, Harmony, Socks and Cuddle. The category that wasn't chosen was Peace.

At the end of the round, Team A have 14 points and Team B have 10 points.

Round 5 - Quickfire

The round includes questions about Monopoly and oven doors.

At the end of the round, Team A have won with 14 points. George Dawes doesn't say Team B's final score.

Challenge - Time Drop

Vic is going to throw "various-sized time pieces" at Mark. Mark has a shield with a picture of Cher on it, because Cher can turn back time. Vic throws a wristwatch, a 19th century mantlepiece alarm clock and a cow with a wristwatch at Mark.

Notes

Despite being a Christmas special, this episode isn't themed around Christmas in any way.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd December 1997
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
Graham Skidmore Announcer
Guest cast
Lorraine Kelly Guest
Mark Owen Guest
Louise Redknapp (as Louise Nurding) Guest
Melvyn Hayes 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
Scott Todd (as Scot Todd) Production Designer

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