As of July 2026, Shooting Stars Season 2 aired in 1996 with 14 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Shooting Stars Season 2

1996 14 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 8/10

Shooting Stars Season 2 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 27 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Matt Lucas sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Shooting Stars Season 2 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Shooting Stars Season 2 from the crowd. Season 2 of Shooting Stars includes 14 episodes. It aired from September 1996 to December 1996. This season stars Matt Lucas, Bob Mortimer and Mark Lamarr. Matt Lucas and Bob Mortimer lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1996. The timing in Shooting Stars Season 2 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Shooting Stars Season 2. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Matt Lucas is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 Shooting Stars Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant
1996-09-27
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant.
E2
Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan, Robbie Williams
1996-10-04
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Alice Beer, Gordon Burns, Dermot Morgan and Robbie Williams.
E3
Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant, Carol Smillie
1996-10-11
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Jo Brand, Gary Rhodes, Russell Grant and Carol Smillie.
E4
Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk
1996-10-18
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry and Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk.
E5
Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie
1996-10-25
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanne Guest and Lynne Perrie.
E6
Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie, Richard Whiteley
1996-11-01
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Darcus Howe, Gabrielle, Rose-Marie and Richard Whiteley.
E7
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley, Dennis Pennis
1996-11-08
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley and Paul Kaye as Dennis Pennis.
E8
Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan, Richard Wilson
1996-11-15
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan and Richard Wilson.
E9
Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon, Carol Vorderman
1996-11-22
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Anneka Rice, Dave Lee Travis, Ardal O'Hanlon and Carol Vorderman.
E10
Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones, Steven Tompkinson
1996-11-29
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Stephen Tompkinson and Griff Rhys Jones.
E11
Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener, Mark Williams
1996-12-06
Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Vanessa Feltz, Fred Talbot, Louise Wener and Mark Williams.
E12
Zoe Ball, Eric Hall, Dervla Kirwan, Roy Walker
1996-12-13
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Dervla Kirwan, Eric Hall, Roy Walker and Zoe Ball. The guests enjoy a special performance from 'Liverprance'.
E13
Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson, Sarah White
1996-12-20
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Frank Bough, Clare Grogan, John Thomson and Sarah White.
E14
Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey
1996-12-27
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes for a Christmas Special are Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey..

🎭 Cast of Shooting Stars Season 2

Matt Lucas
Matt Lucas
George Dawes
Bob Mortimer
Bob Mortimer
Self - Presenter
ML
Mark Lamarr
Self- Team Captain
Ulrika Jonsson
Ulrika Jonsson
Self- Team Captain
Vic Reeves
Vic Reeves
Self - Presenter
GS
Graham Skidmore
Self - Narrator

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