Series synopsis
Shooting Stars is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Choice on December 27, 1993. It ended on September 12, 2011. It was created by Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves. It stars Matt Lucas, Bob Mortimer, Johnny Vegas and Mark Lamarr.
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, w ...
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Lucas as George Dawes
- Bob Mortimer as Self - Presenter
- Johnny Vegas as Self - Panelist
- Mark Lamarr as Self- Team Captain
- Ulrika Jonsson as Self- Team Captain
- Vic Reeves as Self - Presenter
- Will Self as Self - Captain
- Jack Dee as Self- Team Captain
Supporting cast
- Dan Renton Skinner as Angelos Epithemiou
- Graham Skidmore as Self - Narrator
- Nico Tatarowicz as Self - Narrator
- Jarvis Cocker as Self
- Stephen Fry as Self
- Bobby Ball as Self
- Frank Bough as Self
- Cat Deeley as Self
- Kim Woodburn as Self
- Damon Hill as Self
- Tess Daly as Self
- Patsy Palmer as Self
Guest cast
- Jarvis Cocker as Self
- Stephen Fry as Self
- Bobby Ball as Self
- Frank Bough as Self
- Cat Deeley as Self
- Kim Woodburn as Self
- Damon Hill as Self
- Tess Daly as Self
- Patsy Palmer as Self
- Paul Whitehouse as Self
- Quentin Willson as Self
- Curtis Stigers as Self
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 89 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 19 | December 27, 1993 | August 23, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 9 | September 25, 1995 | December 27, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 14 | September 27, 1996 | December 27, 1996 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 26, 1997 | December 22, 1997 |
| Season 4 | 8 | January 13, 2002 | March 3, 2002 |
| Season 5 | 12 | October 6, 2002 | December 22, 2002 |
| Season 6 | 6 | August 26, 2009 | September 30, 2009 |
| Season 7 | 7 | July 13, 2010 | December 30, 2010 |
| Season 8 | 6 | August 8, 2011 | September 12, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 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. |
December 27, 1993 |
| 2 |
Unviewed and Nude 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. |
November 4, 1996 |
| 3 | Unpicked And Plucked |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron and Peter Stringfellow. |
September 25, 1995 |
| 2 |
Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley and Jarvis Cocker. |
September 29, 1995 |
| 3 |
John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross and John Craven. |
October 6, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant. |
September 27, 1996 |
| 2 |
Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan and Robbie Williams. |
October 4, 1996 |
| 3 |
Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant and Carol Smillie. |
October 11, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer, Antony Worrall Thompson | September 26, 1997 |
| 2 | Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer | October 3, 1997 |
| 3 | Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman | October 10, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie | January 13, 2002 |
| 2 | Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman | January 20, 2002 |
| 3 | Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson | January 27, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton | October 6, 2002 |
| 2 | Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers | October 13, 2002 |
| 3 | Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay | October 20, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness Vic and Bob return with a new series of their comedy panel show. |
August 26, 2009 |
| 2 |
Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace 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. |
September 2, 2009 |
| 3 |
Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine 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. |
September 9, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry 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. |
July 13, 2010 |
| 2 |
Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller The guests this week are comedian Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard. |
July 20, 2010 |
| 3 |
Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos 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. |
July 27, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin 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'. |
August 8, 2011 |
| 2 |
Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung 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. |
August 15, 2011 |
| 3 |
Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry 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. |
August 22, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Choice |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 27, 1993 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2011 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |