Shooting Stars 1993
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.
Should you watch it?
“A surreal British comedy panel show with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.”
- Unique comedic chemistry between hosts
- Inventive and rule-breaking format
- Memorable guest appearances
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow Sep 25, 1995
- E2 Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker Sep 29, 1995
- E3 John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven Oct 6, 1995
- E4 Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large Oct 13, 1995
- E5 Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd Oct 20, 1995
- E6 Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook Oct 27, 1995
- E7 David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray Nov 3, 1995
- E8 Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling Nov 10, 1995
- E9 Christmas Special 1995: Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey, Alvin Stardust Dec 27, 1995
Season 2 · 14 episodes
- E1 Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant Sep 27, 1996
- E2 Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams Oct 4, 1996
- E3 Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie Oct 11, 1996
- E4 Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk Oct 18, 1996
- E5 Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie Oct 25, 1996
- E6 Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley Nov 1, 1996
- E7 Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis Nov 8, 1996
- E8 Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson Nov 15, 1996
- E9 Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman Nov 22, 1996
- E10 Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson Nov 29, 1996
- E11 Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams Dec 6, 1996
- E12 Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker Dec 13, 1996
- E13 Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White Dec 20, 1996
- E14 Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey Dec 27, 1996
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer, Antony Worrall Thompson Sep 26, 1997
- E2 Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer Oct 3, 1997
- E3 Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman Oct 10, 1997
- E4 Stephen Fry, Sid Owen, Kate Robbins, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Oct 17, 1997
- E5 David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen Oct 24, 1997
- E6 Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger Oct 31, 1997
- E7 David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield Nov 7, 1997
- E8 Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly (Xmas 1997 Special) Dec 22, 1997
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie Jan 13, 2002
- E2 Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman Jan 20, 2002
- E3 Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson Jan 27, 2002
- E4 Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson Feb 3, 2002
- E5 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner Feb 10, 2002
- E6 Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson Feb 17, 2002
- E7 Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener Feb 24, 2002
- E8 Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill Mar 3, 2002
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton Oct 6, 2002
- E2 Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers Oct 13, 2002
- E3 Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay Oct 20, 2002
- E4 Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose Oct 27, 2002
- E5 Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley Nov 3, 2002
- E6 Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington Nov 10, 2002
- E7 Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly Nov 17, 2002
- E8 Norman Cook, Zoë Ball, Valerie Singleton Nov 24, 2002
- E9 Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith Dec 1, 2002
- E10 Dr. Chris Steele, Mo Mowlam, Miranda Richardson Dec 8, 2002
- E11 Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan Dec 15, 2002
- E12 Robin Gibb, Hugh Laurie, Anthea Turner (Xmas 2002 Special) Dec 22, 2002
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.