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Star Stories

Star Stories

152006•30m•5.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
5.5/10(6)

Star Stories is a British television comedy programme that takes a satirical look at celebrities and their lives. It was first shown on Channel 4 on September 15, 2006. Star Stories is made by Objective Productions commissioned for Channel 4 by Shane Allen and Andrew Newman with Lee Hupfield producing, Elliot Hegarty directing and Phil Clarke and Andew O'Connor as executive producers. The Sun reported that Channel 4 had axed Star Stories to free up cash to invest in other shows. The main theme of the show is the theme from the film Gone with the Wind.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 15, 2006

Last Aired

December 26, 2008

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
David & Victoria: Our Story
E1
David & Victoria: Our Story
Air date: 2006-09-15
The secret world of David and Victoria reveals the best-kept secrets behind the romance of the century.
George Michael: Watch Without Prejudice vol.1
E2
George Michael: Watch Without Prejudice vol.1
Air date: 2006-09-22
The 'truth' about his life, loves, music and rivalry with Boy George. How did Andrew Ridgley give him the confidence to form Wham? And why does he have so many car crashes?
Catherine Zeta-Jones: Her Quest To Prove Herself... And Also Find Love
E3
Catherine Zeta-Jones: Her Quest To Prove Herself... And Also Find Love
Air date: 2006-09-29
Star Stories looks at the life of movie star Catherine Zeta Jones.
Guy Ritchie: A Wife's Life
E4
Guy Ritchie: A Wife's Life
Air date: 2006-10-06
Guy Ritchie presents his brand new film The Wife's Life - his own unique take on the Madonna phenomenon. What were the key events that ensured that she became the Queen of Pop?
Sadie Frost: My Side Of The Story
E5
Sadie Frost: My Side Of The Story
Air date: 2006-10-13
Sadie Frost explains her rise to fame and her on/off relationship with Jude Law.
Jennifer Aniston: The One Where Jen's Husband Dumps Her For A Total Bitch
E6
Jennifer Aniston: The One Where Jen's Husband Dumps Her For A Total Bitch
Air date: 2006-10-27
Why did Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's marriage fall apart?

Cast

Kevin Bishop

Kevin Bishop

Various

Steve Edge

Steve Edge

Various

Oliver Maltman

Oliver Maltman

Various

Matt King

Matt King

Various

Thaila Zucchi

Thaila Zucchi

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