Star Stories
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.
Seasons
1. 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.
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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?
1. Gary Barlow Productions Presents Take That: Why Our Success was Nothing to do With Robert Williams
Air Date: 2007-07-27
The award-winning comedy show presents its take on the Take That Story.
2. The Church of Scientology Presents Being Tom Cruise: How Scientology Isn't In Any Way Mental
Air Date: 2007-08-03
Star Stories presents its version of the Tom Cruise story.
3. SyCo Productions Presents Simon Cowell: My Honesty, My Genius
Air Date: 2007-08-10
Star Stories looks at Simon Cowell's brilliant and modest life.
4. Oops I Did It Again!: Ballad of Britney Jean Spears
Air Date: 2007-08-17
Star Stories, with the backing of the State of Louisiana, presents the Ballad of Britney Jean Spears.
1. Elton John: Patron Saint of Celebritiest Story
Air Date: 2008-12-04
Just how did Sir Elton become the Patron Saint of Celebrities? Could it be that his celebrity lifestyle of parties and spending led him to question his existence?
2. Heather Mills
Air Date: 2008-12-11
Heather Mills offers her side of the story in this look at her life with Paul McCartney.
3. Peter Andre and Jordan
Air Date: 2008-12-18
The fairytale relationship of Peter André and Jordan (aka Katie Price) is finally told in this revealing look behind the scenes of their romance.
4. Kate Moss
Air Date: 2008-12-24
How did Naomi Campbell help Kate Moss become a top model? Why was she attracted to all the wrong guys? What did Johnny Depp warn her to stay away from? Just how much money did Pete Doherty borrow from her and for what reason?
5. Bono
Air Date: 2008-12-26
Just how did Bono meet his three trusty disciples/band members? What did his Dad think of his beliefs that he could really change the world? How did Bono progress from child messiah to international superstar? How did he go on to create Live Aid and Live 8 with Sir Bob Geldof? What did God and the Pope have to say when they met him? And how did he go about saving the world with just the power of rock and roll - and some cool sunglasses - to make him look clever?
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Rating
5.4/10
Release Date
2006-09-15
Episodes
15 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
