Shooting Stars (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1993, Shooting Stars is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shooting Stars stars Matt Lucas as George Dawes, Bob Mortimer as Self - Presenter, Johnny Vegas as Self - Panelist and Mark Lamarr as Self- Team Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shooting Stars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shooting Stars tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shooting Stars (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shooting Stars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shooting Stars worth watching?
- Shooting Stars holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shooting Stars?
- Shooting Stars stars Matt Lucas, Bob Mortimer, Johnny Vegas, Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson.
- When was Shooting Stars released?
- Shooting Stars was released in 1993.