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 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
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Mark Lamarr | Team Captain |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Graham Skidmore | Announcer |
Lorraine Kelly | Guest |
Mark Owen | Guest |
Louise Redknapp (as Louise Nurding) | Guest |
Melvyn Hayes | Guest |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
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 |