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 6, Episode 3
Further details
Tonight, Vic and Bob present their own special tribute to classical rock act Escala; George Dawes sings a song all about kissing; and a 10ft shoe-hungry Andrew Lloyd Webber is force-fed during the final challenge.
Round 1 - True or False
The round includes questions about Richard Madeley and Alan Sugar.
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 4 points.
Round 2 - Culture
Vic and Bob perform their new single, a tribute to Escala. Then, the teams are asked a question about Escala.
At the end of the round, Team A have 1 point and Team B have 5 points.
Round 3 - The Dove From Above
The categories are a-Wee, a-Kiss, Az46/b#q? and OM.
At the end of the round, Team A have 2 points and Team B have 6 points.
Round 4 - Quickfire
The round includes questions about Myleene Klass and foxes.
At the end of the round, Team A have 3 points and Team B have 6 points.
Challenge - Lord Lloyd Cobbler
Paddy Considine has to feed shoes (by throwing them from a distance) to a massive cutout of Andrew Lloyd Webber. If he gets a shoe in his mouth, he can aim at one of the bags under the cutout's eyes. If he then hits one of the bags, he wins the prize - a tinned caribbean drink.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 9th September 2009
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Vic Reeves | Host / Presenter |
Bob Mortimer | Host / Presenter |
Ulrika Jonsson | Team Captain |
Jack Dee | Team Captain |
Matt Lucas | George Dawes |
Dan Skinner | Angelos Epithemiou |
Nico Tatarowicz | Announcer |
Julia Bradbury | Guest |
Martin Freeman | Guest |
Paddy Considine | Guest |
Tony Way | Baby |
Vic Reeves | Writer |
Bob Mortimer | Writer |
Ian Trill | Director |
Ben Wheatley | Location Director |
Andy Delaney | Location Director |
Lisa Clark | Producer |
Katie Taylor | Executive Producer |
Charlie Phillips | Editor |
Jane Tomblin | Production Designer |
June Nevin | Costume Designer |
Lisa Cavalli-Green | Make-up Designer |
Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
Pete Baikie (as Peter Baikie) | Composer |
Dan McGrath | Composer |
Josh Phillips | Composer |
Videos
Escala Tribute
Vic and Bob do a tribute to classical rockers Escala.
Featuring: Bob Mortimer & Vic Reeves.