Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars (1993)

7.68 seasonsComedy

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.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Specials19 episodes
Pilot

1. Pilot

30 min

In 1993 a pilot episode of Shooting Stars was screened on BBC2 as part of the 'At Home with Vic and Bob' evening of programming. The pilot show differed in several ways. The team captains were Jonathan Ross and Danny Baker; the Dove from Above was a blue suitcase (referred to as the Bleu Valise); the contestants' names on the desks were their forenames not surnames; and the teams weren't called A and B, instead they were the Starbirds (with a plane logo) and the Helicopters (with a... you can guess). Guests were Wendy Richard, Martin Clunes, Ulrika Jonsson and Noddy Holder.

Unviewed and Nude

2. Unviewed and Nude

30 min

An extended version of the hit comedy quiz show which features 'The Dove From Above', 'I Wanna See Those Fingers', 'True Or False' and 'Random Light Take Your Flight'. Specially screened for video.

Unpicked And Plucked

3. Unpicked And Plucked

30 min

No description available.

Shooting Stars: The Inside Story

4. Shooting Stars: The Inside Story

30 min

In 1993, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and a big baby with a drum kit, called George Dawes, brought a celebrity quiz the like of which had never been seen before to BBC2, and the legend that is Shooting Stars began. Narrator Tim Healy and guests including Noel Fielding, Charlie Higson, Paul Whitehouse, Lenny Henry, Michael Winner and Martine McCutcheon look back at the most unforgettable moments of the smash hit comedy show. This tribute documentary also opens up the behind-the-scenes world of the show and includes hilarious new outtakes, as well as interviews with past team captains Ulrika Jonsson and Will Self, and regular panellists Johnny Vegas and Matt Lucas.

Anniversary Special 2008: Jack Dee, Peter Jones, Kate Garraway, Christine Walkden, Dizzee Rascal

5. Anniversary Special 2008: Jack Dee, Peter Jones, Kate Garraway, Christine Walkden, Dizzee Rascal

30 min

Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and Matt Lucas return for an anniversary edition of the show, with captains Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee, and guests including Peter Jones and Kate Garraway.

Series 7 Studio Outtakes

6. Series 7 Studio Outtakes

30 min

Out-takes from series 7 of the crazy game show with Vic and Bob.

Series 7 Deleted Scenes and Sketches

7. Series 7 Deleted Scenes and Sketches

30 min

Deleted scenes from series 7 of the BBC comedy game show 'Shooting Stars'

Behind The Scenes of The MisterChef Sketch

8. Behind The Scenes of The MisterChef Sketch

30 min

Behind the scenes of the misterChef sketch from the BBC show 'Shooting Stars'.

Name The Celebrity Bank Robber

9. Name The Celebrity Bank Robber

30 min

Dvd extra from series 7 of the bbc comedy show 'shooting 'stars'

Angelos Presents -  Angelos's Best Bits

10. Angelos Presents - Angelos's Best Bits

30 min

A compilation of the best clips featuring Angelos from the bbc comedy show 'shooting stars'.

Series 7 Episode 2 with Commentary

11. Series 7 Episode 2 with Commentary

30 min

Angelos and Bob provide commentary to episode 2 from series 7 of the bbc comedy 'shooting stars'.

Series 6 Outtakes

12. Series 6 Outtakes

30 min

Out-takes from series 6 of the crazy game show with Vic and Bob.

Series 6 Behind The Scenes

13. Series 6 Behind The Scenes

30 min

Behind the scenes of the comedy gameshow from the BBC 'Shooting Stars'.

Angelos in His Dressing Room

14. Angelos in His Dressing Room

30 min

Angelos show us round the dressing room and appearing on the show.

Angelos Interviews Matt

15. Angelos Interviews Matt

30 min

Angelos interviews Matt Lucas about the bbc show for the magazine 'dazzle'.

Series 6 Deleted Scenes

16. Series 6 Deleted Scenes

30 min

Deleted scenes from series 6 of the comedy gameshow starring Vic & Bob.

Bob's Celebrity Guest Book

17. Bob's Celebrity Guest Book

30 min

Celebrities discuss what it's like to appear on the mad-cap show.

Interview with Vic and Bob

18. Interview with Vic and Bob

30 min

Vic and Bob talk about the long running BBC comedy gameshow.

Matt Interviews Angelos

19. Matt Interviews Angelos

30 min

Matt Lucas interviews Angelos and asks him questions about appearing on the show.

Season 19 episodes
Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow

1. Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow

30 min

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

Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker

2. Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker

30 min

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

John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven

3. John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven

30 min

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

Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large

4. Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large

30 min

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

Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd

5. Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd

30 min

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

Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook

6. Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook

30 min

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

David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray

7. David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray

30 min

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

Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling

8. Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling

30 min

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

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

9. Christmas Special 1995: Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey, Alvin Stardust

30 min

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

Season 214 episodes
Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant

1. Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant

30 min

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

Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams

2. Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams

30 min

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

Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie

3. Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie

30 min

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

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

4. Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk

30 min

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

Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie

5. Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie

30 min

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.

Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley

6. Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley

30 min

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.

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

7. Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis

30 min

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.

Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson

8. Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson

30 min

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.

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

9. Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman

30 min

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.

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

10. Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson

30 min

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.

Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams

11. Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams

30 min

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.

Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker

12. Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker

30 min

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'.

Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White

13. Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White

30 min

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

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

14. Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey

30 min

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

Series 38 episodes
Season 48 episodes
Season 512 episodes
Season 66 episodes
Season 77 episodes
Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry

1. Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry

30 min

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

2. Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller

30 min

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

3. Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos

30 min

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

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

30 min

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

5. Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy

30 min

No description available.

Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley

6. Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley

30 min

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

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

30 min

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.

Season 86 episodes
Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin

1. Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin

30 min

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

2. Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung

30 min

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

3. Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry

30 min

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

4. John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield

30 min

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

5. Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant

30 min

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

6. Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson

30 min

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.

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

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