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Home > Comedy > Fresh Meat stars speak out on Shooting Stars axe, and a possible FM movie spin-off December 20th, 2011 by Sarah. No comments Fresh Meat stars Jack Whitehall and James Buckley have both hit out at the BBC’s decision to axe long running show, Shooting Stars , while their co-star Zawe Ashton has revealed that he’d be “excited” by a movie spin-off of the show. Beginning with what Jack and James had to say over the BBC ditching Shooting Stars, Jack began by telling the Sun, “I’m really upset, I love that show. “I’m really annoyed shows like that don’t get more commitment”. And The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird also waded in with his view about the show being axed, saying, “Shooting Stars was one of my favourite shows when I was growing up and it’s been brilliant since it came back.” James Buckley, who was once a guest on Shooting Stars added, “It’s the only panel show I’ve ever done… “I love Vic and Bob and I wanted to be a part of it. BBC, what are you doing?” W...

Home > Comedy > Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer want Pierce Brosnan and Rod Stewart for new series of ‘Shooting Stars’ February 1st, 2011 by Lisa McGarry. No comments Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have admitted that they would love to sign up both Pierce Brosnan and Rod Stewart for their new series of ‘Shooting Stars’. The comedy duo are currently writing the eighth series of their BBC2 comedy quiz show, and admit they don’t think they will be able to attract the guests they are hoping for. Speaking at the Loaded LAFTAs comedy awards in London – where they picked up the prize for Best Double Act – Bob told BANG Showbiz: “We wrote a big list of the other day, there was Pierce Brosnan that we wanted, and Liam Neeson, Rod Stewart. “But you can only wish, we ask for all these people – then we end up getting Keith Chegwin or whoever.” Bob also said that while team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson will return, there is likely to be some tweaks to the show’s format. He added: “I think ...