Shooting Stars
7.7
1993
Comedy
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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- Cast:
- Bob Mortimer , Ulrika Jonsson , Vic Reeves , Jack Dee , Dan Renton Skinner , Nico Tatarowicz
Episode 6 : Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson
September. 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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Episode 5 : Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant
September. 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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Episode 4 : John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield
August. 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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Episode 3 : Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry
August. 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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Episode 2 : Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung
August. 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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Episode 1 : Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin
August. 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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