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Shooting Stars

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First Aired:December 27, 1993
Seasons:8 seasons
Episodes:70
Status:Ended

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December 2002 with 2 series before returning to BBC Two for another 3 series from 2008 until its cancellation in 2011. Created and hosted by double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, it uses the panel show format but with the comedians' often slapstick, surreal and anarchic humour does not rely on rules in order to function, with the pair apparently ignoring existing rules or inventing new ones as and when the mood takes them.

Cast

Bob Mortimer

Bob Mortimer

Self - Presenter

Ulrika Jonsson

Ulrika Jonsson

Self- Team Captain

Vic Reeves

Vic Reeves

Self - Presenter

Jack Dee

Jack Dee

Self- Team Captain

Dan Renton Skinner

Dan Renton Skinner

Angelos Epithemiou

Nico Tatarowicz

Nico Tatarowicz

Self - Narrator

Seasons

E1Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow

30m

Sep 25, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron and Peter Stringfellow.

E2Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker

30m

Sep 29, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley and Jarvis Cocker.

E3John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven

30m

Oct 6, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross and John Craven.

E4Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large

30m

Oct 13, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie and Little and Large.

E5Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd

30m

Oct 20, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Hale & Pace, Patsy Palmer and Kathy Lloyd.

E6Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook

30m

Oct 27, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates and Caroline Hook.

E7David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray

30m

Nov 3, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles and Muriel Gray.

E8Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling

30m

Nov 10, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus and Richie Wermerling.

E9Christmas Special 1995: Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey, Alvin Stardust

30m

Dec 27, 1995

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes for a Christmas special are Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

E1Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant

30m

Sep 27, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant.

E2Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams

30m

Oct 4, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan and Robbie Williams.

E3Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie

30m

Oct 11, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant and Carol Smillie.

E4Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk

30m

Oct 18, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry and Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk.

E5Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie

30m

Oct 25, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanne Guest and Lynne Perrie.

E6Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley

30m

Nov 1, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie and Richard Whiteley.

E7Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis

30m

Nov 8, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley and Paul Kaye as Dennis Pennis.

E8Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson

30m

Nov 15, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan and Richard Wilson.

E9Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman

30m

Nov 22, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon and Carol Vorderman.

E10Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson

30m

Nov 29, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Stephen Tompkinson and Griff Rhys Jones.

E11Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams

30m

Dec 6, 1996

Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener and Mark Williams.

E12Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker

30m

Dec 13, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Dervla Kirwan, Eric Hall, Roy Walker and Zoe Ball. The guests enjoy a special performance from 'Liverprance'.

E13Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White

30m

Dec 20, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson and Sarah White.

E14Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey

30m

Dec 27, 1996

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes for a Christmas Special are Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey..

E1Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer, Antony Worrall Thompson

29m

Sep 26, 1997

E2Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer

29m

Oct 3, 1997

E3Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman

29m

Oct 10, 1997

E4Stephen Fry, Sid Owen, Kate Robbins, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

29m

Oct 17, 1997

E5David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen

29m

Oct 24, 1997

E6Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger

29m

Oct 31, 1997

E7David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield

29m

Nov 7, 1997

E8Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly (Xmas 1997 Special)

29m

Dec 22, 1997

E1Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie

30m

Jan 13, 2002

E2Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman

30m

Jan 20, 2002

E3Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson

30m

Jan 27, 2002

E4Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson

30m

Feb 3, 2002

E5Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner

30m

Feb 10, 2002

E6Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson

30m

Feb 17, 2002

E7Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener

30m

Feb 24, 2002

E8Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill

30m

Mar 3, 2002

E1Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton

30m

Oct 6, 2002

E2Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers

30m

Oct 13, 2002

E3Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay

30m

Oct 20, 2002

E4Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose

30m

Oct 27, 2002

E5Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley

30m

Nov 3, 2002

E6Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington

30m

Nov 10, 2002

E7Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly

30m

Nov 17, 2002

E8Norman Cook, Zoë Ball, Valerie Singleton

30m

Nov 24, 2002

E9Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith

30m

Dec 1, 2002

E10Dr. Chris Steele, Mo Mowlam, Miranda Richardson

30m

Dec 8, 2002

E11Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan

30m

Dec 15, 2002

E12Robin Gibb, Hugh Laurie, Anthea Turner (Xmas 2002 Special)

30m

Dec 22, 2002

Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness

E1Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness

30m

Aug 26, 2009

Vic and Bob return with a new series of their comedy panel show.

Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace

E2Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace

30m

Sep 2, 2009

Former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' lead singer Ricky Wilson and chef Gregg Wallace, join Vic and Bob on the daftest panel show of them all.

Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine

E3Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine

30m

Sep 9, 2009

TV presenter Julia Bradbury, and actors Paddy Considine and Martin Freeman are this week's foils on Vic and Bob's wonderfully silly panel show.

Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack

E4Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack

30m

Sep 16, 2009

Dave Myers, who is one half of The Hairy Bikers, Kim Woodburn and Lee Mack are this week's guests on the silliest panel show of them all.

Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry

E5Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry

30m

Sep 23, 2009

Former Sugababe Mutya Buena, designer Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and one-time comedian Lenny Henry are the this week's guests.

Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon

E6Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon

30m

Sep 30, 2009

Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry

E1Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry

30m

Jul 13, 2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the hit comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou keeps an eye on the scores. Joining the fun are chart topping artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder's Shirley, also known as Linda Henry.

Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller

E2Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller

30m

Jul 20, 2010

The guests this week are comedian Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos

E3Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos

30m

Jul 27, 2010

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino

E4Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino

30m

Aug 3, 2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the hit comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Joining them are EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, aka Heather Trott; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino. Angelos Epithemiou keeps both the scores and the panel in their place. Vic invites Cheryl to join him in a special picnic and Jack Dee takes part in the final challenge, worryingly called Face Pain.

Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy

E5Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy

30m

Aug 10, 2010

Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley

E6Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley

30m

Aug 17, 2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, alongside their team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson and all round quiz referee Angelos Epithemiou, gather once again for another episode of the hit comedy quiz show. Guests joining in the fun are pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley. Vic, Bob and Angelos present a very special edition of Masterchef, Louie and Angelos compete in an energetic dance-off, and James May finds himself in a compromising position with a tramp.

Christmas Special 2010: Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton

E7Christmas Special 2010: Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton

30m

Dec 30, 2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer return for a special Christmas episode of their hit comedy quiz show. Their guests are Rolling Stone legend Ronnie Wood, Hollywood movie star Thandie Newton, comedy favourite Ricky Tomlinson and Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page. Team captains Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee try to make sure there is peace and goodwill throughout proceedings, while scorekeeper Angelos Epithemiou keeps things merry and bright. Folk singers Mulligan and O'Hare sing a medley of moving Christmas songs, while Angelos tries to move in with one of the guests. Then, in a series first, Ronnie and Ricky go head to head in the final nailbiting challenge, competing in a race around the set.

Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin

E1Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin

30m1.0

Aug 8, 2011

Comedy legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the hilarious panel show alongside team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou attempts to keep the scores. On Jack's team are Coronation Street's Graeme Hawley (John Stape) and Danish bombshell Brigitte Nielsen, while Ulrika has TV chef James Martin and comic Ross Noble. Brigitte gets the shock of her life when Vic attempts to woo her and James removes his trousers to take part in the final challenge, simply called 'Bombs Away'.

Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung

E2Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung

30m

Aug 15, 2011

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou attempts to keep the scores. On Jack's team are wildlife expert Chris Packham and Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly. Joining Ulrika is actor Mark Benton and the very stylish Alexa Chung. Angelos steals the show with his very special 'quick change' routine, which leaves nothing to the imagination. He also delivers a very special poem to Ulrika.

Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry

E3Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry

30m1.0

Aug 22, 2011

On Jack's team this time are EastEnders hard man Jake Wood and sports journalist Gabby Logan. Ulrika is joined by cricket legend Jimmy Anderson and Matt Berry who takes on a different character for one night only. Jimmy is rendered speechless after an appearance from show regular, puppet Archie Andrews, who has a very special gift in his hand. The final challenge is a tribute to hit game show The Cube, with an incredible prize on offer for the winner.

John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield

E4John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield

30m

Aug 29, 2011

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou attempts to keep the scores. Jack is joined by Mastermind host John Humphrys and DJ Lisa Snowdon, while DJ Scott Mills and the larger than life character of Brian Butterfield are on Ulrika's team. Angelos plays a special version of Mastermind with John, and Lisa is treated to a snapshot of what life might be like with Vic, should they ever live together. The final challenge sees Jack squeeze into an explosive pram - an image not to be missed.

Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant

E5Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant

30m

Sep 5, 2011

On Jack's team this week is star of stage and screen Ronni Ancona and The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers. Ulrika is joined by Diversity group leader Ashley Banjo and Millionaire host Chris Tarrant. Vic and Bob thoughtfully lay on some food for their guests tonight, while Angelos treats himself to a large helping of a live parrot! The final challenge sees Chris Tarrant trapped in a box with a smelly tramp trying to find a one pound coin.

Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson

E6Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson

30m

Sep 12, 2011

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Jack is joined by glamorous actress Tamzin Outhwaite and Stone Roses' legendary bassist Mani. Ulrika is joined by stand-up comic Micky Flanagan and comedy actor turned author Charlie Higson. Angelos Epithemiou keeps an eye on proceedings and gives out the scores to each team as well as performing a very special rap at the start of the show. Meanwhile Vic shows off his cool new piercings and Bob shows off his pet buzzard, Phillip. During the end game, Tamzin comes face to face with a very special beast, which was specially bred for the show.

Storyline

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December 2002 with 2 series before returning to BBC Two for another 3 series from 2008 until its cancellation in 2011. Created and hosted by double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, it uses the panel show format but with the comedians' often slapstick, surreal and anarchic humour does not rely on rules in order to function, with the pair apparently ignoring existing rules or inventing new ones as and when the mood takes them.

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