TV Show

Shooting Stars

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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8 seasons

70 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1993

Rating

TV Show

7.6/10

24 votes • HD

Season 1

9 episodes
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Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow
Episode 1

Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow

Episode 1 • Sep 25, 1995

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

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

Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker

Episode 2 • Sep 29, 1995

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

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

John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven

Episode 3 • Oct 06, 1995

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

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

Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large

Episode 4 • Oct 13, 1995

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

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

Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd

Episode 5 • Oct 20, 1995

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

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

Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook

Episode 6 • Oct 27, 1995

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

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Season 2

14 episodes
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Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant
Episode 1

Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant

Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1996

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

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

Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams

Episode 2 • Oct 04, 1996

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

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

Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie

Episode 3 • Oct 11, 1996

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

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

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

Episode 4 • 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.

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

Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie

Episode 5 • 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.

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

Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley

Episode 6 • Nov 01, 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.

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Season 3

8 episodes
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Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer,  Antony Worrall Thompson
Episode 1

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

Episode 1 • Sep 26, 1997

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Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer
Episode 2

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

Episode 2 • Oct 03, 1997

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Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman
Episode 3

Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman

Episode 3 • Oct 10, 1997

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Stephen Fry, Sid Owen, Kate Robbins, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
Episode 4

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

Episode 4 • Oct 17, 1997

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David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen
Episode 5

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

Episode 5 • Oct 24, 1997

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Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger
Episode 6

Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger

Episode 6 • Oct 31, 1997

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Season 4

8 episodes
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Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie
Episode 1

Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie

Episode 1 • Jan 13, 2002

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Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman
Episode 2

Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman

Episode 2 • Jan 20, 2002

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Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson
Episode 3

Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson

Episode 3 • Jan 27, 2002

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Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson
Episode 4

Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson

Episode 4 • Feb 03, 2002

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner
Episode 5

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner

Episode 5 • Feb 10, 2002

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Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson
Episode 6

Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson

Episode 6 • Feb 17, 2002

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Season 5

12 episodes
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Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton
Episode 1

Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton

Episode 1 • Oct 06, 2002

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Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers
Episode 2

Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers

Episode 2 • Oct 13, 2002

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Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay
Episode 3

Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay

Episode 3 • Oct 20, 2002

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Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose
Episode 4

Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose

Episode 4 • Oct 27, 2002

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Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley
Episode 5

Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley

Episode 5 • Nov 03, 2002

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Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington
Episode 6

Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington

Episode 6 • Nov 10, 2002

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Season 6

6 episodes
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Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness
Episode 1

Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness

Episode 1 • Aug 26, 2009

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

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Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace
Episode 2

Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace

Episode 2 • Sep 02, 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.

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Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine
Episode 3

Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine

Episode 3 • Sep 09, 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.

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Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack
Episode 4

Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack

Episode 4 • 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.

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Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry
Episode 5

Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry

Episode 5 • Sep 23, 2009

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

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Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon
Episode 6

Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon

Episode 6 • Sep 30, 2009

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Season 7

7 episodes
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Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry
Episode 1

Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry

Episode 1 • 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.

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

Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller

Episode 2 • Jul 20, 2010

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

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

Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos

Episode 3 • 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.

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

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

Episode 4 • Aug 03, 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.

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

Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy

Episode 5 • Aug 10, 2010

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

Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley

Episode 6 • 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.

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Season 8

6 episodes
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Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin
Episode 1

Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin

Episode 1 • Aug 08, 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'.

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

Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung

Episode 2 • 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.

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

Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry

Episode 3 • 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.

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

John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield

Episode 4 • 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.

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

Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant

Episode 5 • Sep 05, 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.

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

Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson

Episode 6 • 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.

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