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Bo' Selecta!

Bo' Selecta!
★ 7.1/10•2002•25m•15•Comedy
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Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, which lampoons popular culture and is known for its often surreal, abstract toilet humour.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 6, 2002

Episodes

Episode 1 - Avid Loves... DavinaE1

Avid Loves... Davina

Avid Merrion gives a tour around his studio flat, where his dead mother, Angelika, is in a wardrobe and Craig Phillips is chained up in a cupboard. Michael Jackson introduces his family. The Bear interviews Liberty X in his treehouse on Hampstead Heath. Mel B advertises her new book. Craig David provides an insight into 7 days of his life. David Blaine performs street magic for some lucky shoppers. Avid harasses Jade Goody in the street, then interviews Davina McCall.

Sep 6, 2002

Episode 2 - Avid Surprises... PennyE2

Avid Surprises... Penny

Britney Spears tells us what she does on her day off. Enrique Iglesias berates Gareth Gates for his drunken behaviour. The Bear interviews Tess Daly. Michael Jackson and his assistant Bubbles (Caroline Flack) compete in blind boxing. Elton John learns to use the internet. Craig David takes on the world of medieval jousting. David Blaine helps a woman overcome her fear of chickens. Avid surprises Penny Smith in her dressing room on the set of GMTV.

Sep 13, 2002

Episode 3 - Avid Stalks... MichaelE3

Avid Stalks... Michael

John Lennon comes back to life and visits his widow Yoko Ono. The Bear interviews Terri Dwyer. Michael Jackson goes ice skating naked with chickens instead of skates. Avid meets Michael Ball in HMV to get his autograph and invites Vanessa Feltz to his flat for his mother's birthday party. Craig David visits the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Sep 20, 2002

Episode 4 - Michael Jackson's Family TreeE4

Michael Jackson's Family Tree

Michael Jackson introduces Janet Jackson for the first time; he tells The Osbournes to tone down their swearing. The Bear interviews Christine Hamilton. Avid's odd neighbour Ozzey discovers that he is keeping Craig Phillips hostage. Avid tries to meet Geri Halliwell at a book signing but is ejected but security guards. Craig David wants to break America, but mistakenly flies to Majorca instead. Avid meets Keith Duffy in a pub. David Blaine performs a trick in the street. Will Young is interviewed by a computer for Celebrity Test.

Sep 27, 2002

Episode 5 - Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks BabesE5

Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks Babes

Destiny's Child go to a beauty salon in Bradford on their day off, where Beyoncé angrily criticises her bandmates. Michael Jackson dives with a chain around him, and has oranges hit at him by Bubbles. The Bear interviews Sarah Cawood. Avid meets Ethan Hawke at a book signing at HMV and sneaks into the British Soap Awards, where he meets several cast members, kissing a few of them. Craig David is expecting to film a music video, but it is cancelled.

Oct 4, 2002

Episode 6 - Craig David's HomecomingE6

Craig David's Homecoming

David Blaine tries to stay in a suspended ice block for a week; while Craig David comes home to Leeds and introduces his friends and family.

Oct 11, 2002

E7

Proper Bo' Selecta - Part One

Highlights from the first series, as well as new footage and sketches, including Martin Bashir interviewing Michael Jackson.

Feb 28, 2003

E8

Proper Bo' Selecta - Part Two

More highlights, new footage and sketches from the first series.

Mar 7, 2003

Actors

Leigh Francis

Leigh Francis

Various Characters

Barunka O'Shaughnessy

Barunka O'Shaughnessy

Sacha Merrion

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