Shooting Stars 1993
★ 7.7/10 · 28 votes Comedy 8 seasons · 70 eps Ended
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What is Shooting Stars?
Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game. Created and hosted by a double-act consisting of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, the show features a panel show format with a unique approach to humor.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 27, 1993
- Last aired
- Sep 12, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Choice, BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game. Created and hosted by a double-act consisting of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, the show features a panel show format with a unique approach to humor. The comedians often incorporate slapstick, surreal, and anarchic elements into the program, frequently deviating from traditional rules or inventing new ones. The series initially aired as a pilot in 1993, followed by multiple series on various BBC channels, including BBC Two and BBC Choice, until its eventual cancellation.
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“A surreal British comedy panel show with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.”
Reasons to watch
- Unique comedic chemistry between hosts
- Inventive and rule-breaking format
- Memorable guest appearances
Keep in mind
- May be too chaotic for some viewers
- Lacks traditional structure
You enjoy unconventional, character-driven comedy.
Suitable for adults who appreciate absurdist humor.
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Cast
Bob Mortimer
Self - Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson
Self- Team Captain
Vic Reeves
Self - Presenter
Matt Lucas
George Dawes
☻
Graham Skidmore
Self - Narrator ☻
Mark Lamarr
Self- Team Captain
Johnny Vegas
Self - Panelist
Jack Dee
Self- Team Captain
Dan Renton Skinner
Angelos Epithemiou
Nico Tatarowicz
Self - Narrator
Will Self
Self - Captain
Carol Vorderman
Self
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow Mytharc Sep 25, 1995
- E2 Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker Core Sep 29, 1995
- E3 John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven Core Oct 6, 1995
- E4 Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large Core Oct 13, 1995
- E5 Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd Core Oct 20, 1995
- E6 Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook Core Oct 27, 1995
- E7 David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray Core Nov 3, 1995
- E8 Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling Mytharc Nov 10, 1995
- E9 Christmas Special 1995: Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey, Alvin Stardust Mytharc Dec 27, 1995
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant Mytharc Sep 27, 1996
- E2 Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams Core Oct 4, 1996
- E3 Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie Core Oct 11, 1996
- E4 Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk Core Oct 18, 1996
- E5 Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie Core Oct 25, 1996
- E6 Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley Core Nov 1, 1996
- E7 Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis Core Nov 8, 1996
- E8 Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson Core Nov 15, 1996
- E9 Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman Core Nov 22, 1996
- E10 Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson Core Nov 29, 1996
- E11 Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams Core Dec 6, 1996
- E12 Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker Core Dec 13, 1996
- E13 Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White Mytharc Dec 20, 1996
- E14 Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey Mytharc Dec 27, 1996
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer, Antony Worrall Thompson Mytharc Sep 26, 1997
- E2 Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer Core Oct 3, 1997
- E3 Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman Core Oct 10, 1997
- E4 Stephen Fry, Sid Owen, Kate Robbins, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Core Oct 17, 1997
- E5 David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen Core Oct 24, 1997
- E6 Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger Core Oct 31, 1997
- E7 David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield Mytharc Nov 7, 1997
- E8 Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly (Xmas 1997 Special) Mytharc Dec 22, 1997
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie Mytharc Jan 13, 2002
- E2 Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman Core Jan 20, 2002
- E3 Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson Core Jan 27, 2002
- E4 Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson Core Feb 3, 2002
- E5 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner Core Feb 10, 2002
- E6 Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson Core Feb 17, 2002
- E7 Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener Mytharc Feb 24, 2002
- E8 Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill Mytharc Mar 3, 2002
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton Mytharc Oct 6, 2002
- E2 Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers Core Oct 13, 2002
- E3 Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay Core Oct 20, 2002
- E4 Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose Core Oct 27, 2002
- E5 Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley Core Nov 3, 2002
- E6 Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington Core Nov 10, 2002
- E7 Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly Core Nov 17, 2002
- E8 Norman Cook, Zoë Ball, Valerie Singleton Core Nov 24, 2002
- E9 Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith Core Dec 1, 2002
- E10 Dr. Chris Steele, Mo Mowlam, Miranda Richardson Core Dec 8, 2002
- E11 Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan Mytharc Dec 15, 2002
- E12 Robin Gibb, Hugh Laurie, Anthea Turner (Xmas 2002 Special) Mytharc Dec 22, 2002
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness Mytharc Aug 26, 2009
- E2 Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace Core Sep 2, 2009
- E3 Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine Core Sep 9, 2009
- E4 Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack Core Sep 16, 2009
- E5 Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry Mytharc Sep 23, 2009
- E6 Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon Mytharc Sep 30, 2009
Season 7 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry Mytharc Jul 13, 2010
- E2 Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller Core Jul 20, 2010
- E3 Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos Core Jul 27, 2010
- E4 Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino Core Aug 3, 2010
- E5 Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy Core Aug 10, 2010
- E6 Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley Mytharc Aug 17, 2010
- E7 Christmas Special 2010: Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton Mytharc Dec 30, 2010
Season 8 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin Mytharc Aug 8, 2011
- E2 Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung Core Aug 15, 2011
- E3 Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry Core Aug 22, 2011
- E4 John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield Mytharc Aug 29, 2011
- E5 Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant Mytharc Sep 5, 2011
- E6 Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson Mytharc Sep 12, 2011
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Frequently asked questions
Who hosts Shooting Stars?
The show is hosted by the double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
When did Shooting Stars air?
It originally aired as a pilot in 1993, with full series running from 1995 to 1997, later moving to BBC Choice from 2002, and returning to BBC Two from 2008 until 2011.
What network broadcast Shooting Stars?
The show was broadcast on BBC Two, BBC Choice, and later BBC Two again.
How many episodes are there?
There are a total of 72 episodes across 8 series.
What makes Shooting Stars different from other panel shows?
It features surreal, slapstick, and anarchic humor, often ignoring or inventing rules on the spot.
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