Shooting Stars combines comedy with a unique panel game format, originally piloted on BBC Two in 1993 and airing three full series from 1995 to 1997. After a stint on BBC Choice in 2002, where it ran for two series, the show returned to BBC Two for an additional three series until its cancellation in 2011. Created and hosted by the comedic duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, the show's humor is characterized by its slapstick, surreal, and anarchic style, often bending or disregarding traditional game show rules to create chaotic laughter.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
9 ep
1
Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron, Peter Stringfellow
2
Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley, Jarvis Cocker
3
John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven
4
Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large
5
Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Patsy Palmer, Kathy Lloyd
6
Danny Baker, Shane Richie, Simon Bates, Caroline Hook
7
David Baddiel, Paul Shane, Annabel Giles, Muriel Gray
8
Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling
9
Christmas Special 1995: Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey, Alvin Stardust
Season 2
Season 2
11 ep
1
Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant
2
Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams
6
Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley
7
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis
8
Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson
9
Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman
10
Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson
11
Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams
12
Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker
13
Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White
14
Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey
Season 3
Season 3
8 ep
1
Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer, Antony Worrall Thompson
2
Janet Street-Porter, Daniella Denby Ashe, Rolf Harris, Tony Mortimer
3
Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman
4
Stephen Fry, Sid Owen, Kate Robbins, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
5
David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen
6
Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger
7
David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield
8
Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly (Xmas 1997 Special)
Season 4
Season 4
8 ep
1
Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie
2
Paul Whitehouse, Gail Hipgrave, Larry Hagman
3
Paul Daniels, Keith Duffy, Jasmine Lowson
4
Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson
5
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner
6
Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson
7
Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener
8
Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill
Season 5
Season 5
11 ep
1
Liz Smith, Lisa Snowden, Sara Cox, Neil Hamilton
2
Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers
3
Magnus Magnusson, Cat Deeley, Vernon Kay
4
Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose
5
Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley
6
Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington
7
Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly
8
Norman Cook, Zoë Ball, Valerie Singleton
9
Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith
10
Dr. Chris Steele, Mo Mowlam, Miranda Richardson
11
Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan
Season 6
Season 6
6 ep
1
Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness
2
Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace
3
Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine
4
Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack
5
Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry
6
Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon
Season 7
Season 7
7 ep
1
Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry
2
Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller
3
Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos
4
Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino
5
Mat Horne, Alex Reid, Penny Smith, Tim Lovejoy
6
Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley
7
Christmas Special 2010: Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton
Season 8
Season 8
6 ep
1
Ross Noble, Graeme Hawley, Brigitte Nielsen, James Martin
2
Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung
3
Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry
4
John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield
5
Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant
6
Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson
